Month: October 2014

Attorney David E. S. Marvin Honored by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers

P-Marvin, DaveFraser Trebilcock Attorney David E. S. Marvin was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the fields of Administrative/Regulatory Law, and Corporate Law, and has received this honor every year since 1993. He was also selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 in the field of Utilities Law; Mr. Marvin has been selected for inclusion in every annual list of Michigan’s Super Lawyers. Only five percent of attorneys in Michigan are awarded with the honor.

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Affordable Care Act in 2014 – Now What?

Attorney Michael James spoke to a standing-room only crowd yesterday for his presentation “Affordable Care Act in 2014 – Now What?”. He was asked to present on the hot topic of health care for the Michigan Associations of CPAs in Lansing for their annual CPE Mega Conference. The presentation covered the following topics:

  • How To Determine Your FTEs
  • Small Versus Large Employer Requirements
  • Upcoming Mandates and Changes
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Small Business Options and Credits
  • Impact of Recent Legal Challenges and Court Rulings

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Attorney Marlaine C. Teahan Honored by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers

P-Teahan, MarlaineFraser Trebilcock Attorney Marlaine C. Teahan was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the field of Trusts and Estates. She was also selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 in the fields of Estate Planning & Probate and Estate & Trust Litigation. Additionally, Super Lawyers has selected Ms. Teahan for inclusion in the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Michigan, the Top 50 Consumer Law Attorneys in Michigan, and the Top 25 Female Consumer Law Attorneys in Michigan. Of the Top 50 Consumer Law Attorneys in Michigan, Ms. Teahan is one of only seven female attorneys included in the Top 50. Continue reading Attorney Marlaine C. Teahan Honored by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers

Client Alert: Transitional Reinsurance Fee – Deadline to Submit Initial Enrollment Count Extended Until December 5

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[NOTE: Deadline below extended until December 5, 2014 (originally November 15, 2014). In releasing this announcement, CMS stated: “We have received requests for an extension of the deadline for contributing entities to submit their 2014 enrollment counts for the transitional reinsurance program contributions under 45 CFR 153.405(b).  The deadline has now been extended until 11:59 p.m. on December 5, 2014.  The January 15, 2015 and November 15, 2015 payment deadlines remain the same.”

Although we realize the November 15th deadline has already passed, the announcement was just released this weekend.

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Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Thomas Sparks Honored by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers

SparksFraser Trebilcock Attorney Thomas L. Sparks was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the field of Administrative/Regulatory Law. He is also selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 in the field of Health Care. Only five percent of lawyers are honored as a Super Lawyer in the state of Michigan.

Mr. Sparks represents state and national associations for healthcare practitioners. He has lectured at the Michigan State Bar Annual Health Care Law Seminar, the Michigan Pharmacist Association, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Continue reading Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Thomas Sparks Honored by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers

Attorney Mark Kellogg Honored as Best Lawyer 2015 in Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law

KelloggFraser Trebilcock Attorney Mark E. Kellogg was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the field of Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law.

Mr. Kellogg has devoted his 27 years of practice to the needs of family- and closely-held enterprises, including all aspects of business planning, succession planning and estate planning. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises (AFHE), and a member of the Family Firm Institute. Continue reading Attorney Mark Kellogg Honored as Best Lawyer 2015 in Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law

Attorney Michael H. Perry Named Super Lawyer 2014

P-Perry, MikeFraser Trebilcock attorney Michael H. Perry was recently named a Super Lawyer 2014. Only five percent of attorneys in Michigan are awarded with the honor.

Mr. Perry has an AV preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is a current Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. He was inducted as a Fellow into the Litigation Council of America in 2007, and has previously served as President of Fraser Trebilcock. Mr. Perry is a registered lobbyist in Michigan, and is a member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member of the Litigation, Environmental Law and Agricultural Law sections of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Litigation and Environment, Energy and Resources sections of the American Bar Association. Continue reading Attorney Michael H. Perry Named Super Lawyer 2014

Client Alert: HIPAA Deadline to Obtain Health Plan Identifier Quickly Approaching

Fraser Trebilcock Employee Benefits Attorney Health Care Law HIPAAThe deadline for a large health plan to obtain its health plan identifier (“HPID”) is quickly approaching.  As we previously advised (please see our Client Alert dated April 21, 2014), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires a controlling health plan (“CHP”) to obtain a HPID, which must be used in any HIPAA electronic covered transaction that the health plan conducts or that a business associate conducts on behalf of the health plan. The term “controlling health plan” or “CHP” means a health plan (as defined by HIPAA) that (1) controls its own business activities, actions, or policies; or (2) (i) is controlled by an entity that is not a health plan; Continue reading Client Alert: HIPAA Deadline to Obtain Health Plan Identifier Quickly Approaching

Merger Completed by Fraser Trebilcock Attorneys Forms Michigan’s Largest Health Information Exchange

Fraser Trebilcock attorneys Edward Castellani and Michael James recently represented Michigan’s largest Health Information Exchange (“HIE”) in a merger with another HIE. The merger resulted in the formation of the State’s largest HIEs and one of the largest in the United States.

Over the past few years, there has been an increased use of electronic medical records instead of printed paper medical records. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, health care providers were required to begin using electronic medical records or face a series of penalties. Continue reading Merger Completed by Fraser Trebilcock Attorneys Forms Michigan’s Largest Health Information Exchange

Attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh Featured by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers

P-Cavanaugh, MikeFraser Trebilcock Attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the fields of Administrative/Regulatory Law, Bet-the-Company litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Labor and Employment Litigation. He was also selected as a 2014 Super Lawyer in the area of Business Litigation.

Mr. Cavanaugh is a past recipient of the 2008 Ingham County Bar Association Outstanding Attorney award, and is a life member of the “Fellows of the American Bar Association”. Continue reading Attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh Featured by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers