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TRLF Attorney has Commentary published in Patriot Ledger

February 2, 2010 --- Mark Rogers, an attorney with The Rogers Law Firm, wrote a Commentary for the Patriot Ledger on the new Massachusetts Data Security Regulations. The Commentary discusses the need for Massachusetts businesses to comply with the Regulations, which become effective on March 1st. The Commentary can be found at http://tiny.cc/nFauK.

“Provider Emails - Appearance is Everything”

February 1, 2010 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, has written an article for the healthcare information technology website, HIStalk. The article, entitled “Provider Emails - Appearance is Everything” discusses the growing use of provider-patient emails and the potential liability exposure to providers that can result from such emails. The article can be found at http://histalk2.com.

TRLF Attorney to Present at Non-Profit Conference

January 21, 2010 --- Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, will be presenting at a conference for non-profit organizations presented by the Non-Profit Toolbox. The conference will take place on March 24, 2010 at the Phillips House in Boston (100 Morrissey Boulevard. Wil is speaking on the topic of "Non-Profit Liability Considerations". For more information, and to register for the event, go to http://thenon-profittoolbox.com.

TRLF Article on IRS Governance Check Sheet for Tax-Exempt Organizations

December 22, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, recently wrote an article for thenonprofittoolbox. com. The article, entitled "IRS Issues Governance Check Sheet for Tax-Exempt Organizations", discusses how important it is for a nonprofit organization to provide an appropriate orientation to new members of their board of directors (trustees). The article can be found at http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2009/12/irs-issues-governance-check-sheet-for-tax-exempt-organizations/.

TRLF Article on Proper Non-Profit Board Orientation

December 13, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, recently wrote an article for thenonprofittoolbox. com. The article, entitled "Orienting the Non-Profit Board", discusses how important it is for a nonprofit organization to provide an appropriate orientation to new members of their board of directors (trustees). The article can be found at http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2009/12/orienting-the-non-profit-board-mark-c-rogers-esq/.

TRLF Provides Webinar on Informed Consent in Clinical Trials

November 17, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, gave a webinar for FDAnews on informed consent in clinical trials. The webinar, entitled "Avoid Clinical Trial Liability: Improving Your Informed Consent Practices", was presented to over 100 people across the country involved with clinical research trials.

TRLF Successfully Defends Medical Malpractice Action

November 6, 2009 --- Wilson D. Rogers, III, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm successfully defended a medical malpractice trial in the Essex Superior Court on behalf of a nurse. The Plaintiff had alleged that he had sustained injuries as a result of the attempted placement of a Foley catheter, first by the Nurse Defendant and subsequently by a Physician Co-Defendant. Specifically, the Plaintiff sustained injuries to his urethra and rectum, allegedly as a result of the placement of the catheter.

TRLF Secures Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Action

October 30, 2009 --- Wilson D. Rogers, III, Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, secured a defense verdict in a wrongful death action in Suffolk Superior Court on behalf of a nurse practitioner and two registered nurses. The case alleged that the nurse practitioner and the registered nurses were negligent with respect to their assessment and evaluation of a premature newborn who developed necrotizing enterocolitis. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict finding that the nurse practitioner and the registered nurses were not negligent.

2009 Health Care Conference

“Protecting Your Assets”

October 19, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm will be participating in a presentation entitled “Protecting Your Assets” at the Hingham Branch of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq. of The Rogers Law Firm will address the legal issues associated with protecting an individual’s assets, including appropriate umbrella insurance coverage and corollary issues attendant to the personal liability exposure of individuals. Wil is to be joined for this presentation by Edward Berardi, CPA, JD of KAF Financial Group.

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Erin O'Connell, 781.817.1175, eoconnell@kafgroup.com by October 30, 2009.

TRLF Attorney to Speak at World Healthcare Congress

October 19, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq. of The Rogers Law Firm has been invited to be a guest speaker at The 5th Annual World Healthcare Innovation & Technology Congress in Alexandria, VA on November 8, 2009. Mark will be speaking on the topic of “Legal Considerations for Electronic Communications Between Providers and Patients”. The Congress, which is the premier conference in the world for developments offering health information technology, will feature a keynote speech by former President Bill Clinton.

TRLF to Present Health Care Conference in Partnership with South Shore Chamber of Commerce

TRLF Attorney Quoted in National Publication

August 28, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., an attorney with The Rogers Law Firm (TRLF), was quoted in a recent article in Part B Insider, a national publication focused on Medicare Part B reimbursement and regulations. The article, Know the Rules When You Experience a Security Breach, discusses what health care entities need to do when they experience a security breach including protected health information. Mark is a member of TRLF's Health Care, Corporate and International Practice Groups and counsels clients on data security breaches.

TRLF to Co-Host Free Seminar on New Data Security Law Compliance for Businesses

August 21, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm and aNetworks of Hingham will present a free seminar for businesses on September 16th on the new Massachusetts Data Security Law. Mark C. Rogers, Esq. an attorney with The Rogers Law Firm, will detail the new law and regulations and how they impact Massachusetts-based companies. He will discuss the compliance structure as well as outline the steps you will need to take to be in compliance with the new Data Securi. The new regulations, imposed by what is considered to be strictest data security law in the United States, go into effect on March 1, 2010. Because of the extent and complexity of the new requirements, many businesses are confused over what they need to do to comply.

The hour long seminar will be held at The Sheraton Braintree from 8 to 9 AM with coffee and networking beginning at 7:30 AM. There is no fee to attend the seminar but advance registration is required. Interested businesses can register for the September 16 seminar online at events.anetworks.net; or by calling The Rogers Law Firm at 781.794.1600, or aNetworks at 781.871.0709.

Health Care Practice Group Latest News

Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq. recently gave a presentation at the Hingham Branch of Boston Private Bank and Trust Company on positioning closely held companies, including health care organizations, for sale or merger. Wil discussed the different types of sales and mergers as well as the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements as part of any such transaction. Wil also detailed the need for creating a comprehensive due diligence plan as part of any sale or merger of a closely held company.

An editorial from Mark C. Rogers, Esq., entitled “Health Care Plan Needs Patient Accountability”, was published in the June 24th edition of the Patriot Ledger. In the editorial, Mark proposes that any effort to overhaul our nation's health care system with the intention of reducing health care costs needs to include specific mandates for patient accountability with respect to their own care and treatment. To read article click here.

Peter C. Pommersheim, Esq. is quoted extensively in an article appearing in this month's issue of Medical Office Billing & Collections Alert, a national publication of The Coding Institute, focusing on medical diagnosis coding, reimbursement and compliance. The article, entitled “Employ Promissory Notes and Payment Agreements”, sets forth how providers can utilize promissory notes and payment agreements as methods to collect on past due payments for services which have been rendered to patients.

Robert E. Driscoll, Esq. and Mark Rogers, Esq. have been selected for inclusion on the 2009 New England Rising Stars list in the area of health law. The list will be published in New England Super Lawyers Magazine and an upcoming issue of Boston Magazine.

Two TRLF attorneys have written articles which appear in the recently released Summer issue of The Boston Health Law Reporter:

• Francis J. O'Connor, Esq., “Mental Health Law and Civil Commitment: Litigation and Need for Further Reform.” To read article click here.
• Mark C. Rogers, Esq., “Highlights of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Changes under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.” To read article click here.

"Positioning Your Company for Sale or Merger"

June 2, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm will be participating in a presentation entitled "Positioning Your Company for Sale or Merger" at the Hingham branch of Boston Private Bank & Trust on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, will discuss the legal considerations associated with sales and mergers of businesses. Wil is to be joined during the presentation by Ken Kirkland, CPA, MST, of Kirkland Albrecht & Fredrickson, and Vicki Donlan of VR Business Brokers.

If you are interested in attending the event, pleae contact Erin O'Connell, 781.817.1175, eoconnell@kafgroup.com by June 10, 2009.

TRLF to Co-Host Free Seminar on New Data Security Law Compliance for Businesses

May 29, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm and aNetworks of Hingham will present a free seminar for businesses on June 18 on the new Massachusetts Data Security Law. Mark C. Rogers, Esq. an attorney with The Rogers Law Firm, will detail the regulations and how they impact Massachusetts-based companies. He will discuss the compliance structure as well as outline the steps you will need to take to be in compliance with these new regulations. The new regulations, imposed by what is considered to be strictest data security law in the United States, go into effect on January 1, 2010. Because of the extent and complexity of the new requirements, many businesses are confused over what they need to do to comply.

The hour long seminar will be held at The Sheraton Braintree from 8 to 9 AM with coffee and networking beginning at 7:30 AM. There is no fee to attend the seminar but advance registration is required. Interested businesses can register for the June 18 seminar online at events.anetworks.net; or by calling The Rogers Law Firm at 781.794.1600, or aNetworks at 781.871.0709.

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MBA Health Law Conference

May 22, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers, Esq., an attorney with The Rogers Law Firm, will be a guest speaker at the Massachusetts Bar Association's Health Law Conference on Friday, June 5, 2009. Mark will be speaking on the topics of informed consent and health care proxies. If interested in attending, please visit www.massbar.org.

TRLF Serves as Gold Sponsor of the 2009 South Shore Arts Festival

May 13, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm is proud to support the South Shore Art Center as a Gold Sponsor of the 2009 South Shore Arts Festival, to be held June 19 - 21. For over 50 years, the South Shore Art Center Arts Festival has attracted craft and fine artists from New England and beyond. Details on the South Shore Arts Festival are available at: www.ssac.org/wdnew/festival.htm.

TRLF Attorney to be Featured Speaker

April 24, 2009 --- Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, will be a featured speaker at Boston Private Bank & Trust's speaker series "Cocktails at the Bank" on May 14, 2009. The presentation will address non-profit board governance. The event will be hosted by the Hingham branch of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.

If interested in attending, please contact Sarah Gorham at Boston Private Bank and Trust Company (781-804-1209 / sgorham@bostonprivatebank.com). A copy of the invitation can be accessed here: Non-Profit Board Governance Invitation.pdf

TRLF to Participate in 2009 Walk for Hospice of the South Shore

April 13, 2009 --- The Rogers Law Firm will be walking as a team in the 2009 Walk for Hospice of the South Shore. The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Hanover Mall. Hospice of the South Shore provides end-of-life care for hundreds of patients and breavement care for their families and friends. The Rogers Law Firm is proud to be participating in this great event for a worthy cause.

TRLF Article on Unauthorized Access to Protected Health Information Published in Compliance Today

March 3, 2009 --- An article written by Mark C. Rogers of The Rogers Law Firm entitled "Unauthorized access to protected health information: Educating the Workforce" has been published in the March issue of Compliance Today, a publication of Health Care Compliance Association. The article discusses the issue of unauthorized access to protected health information by workforce members of health care entities and the steps that they can take to address this growing problem. A copy of the article can be found at: www.therogerslawfirm.com/documents/Unauthorized Access to PHI -- Educating the Workforce.pdf.

Presentation to be Made to South Shore Non-Profits

February 11, 2009 --- Wilson D. Rogers, Jr., Esq., of The Rogers Law Firm, will speak to area non-profits on the South Shore on March 12, 2009, about "Non-Profit Liability Considerations". The event will be hosted by the Hingham branch of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.

If interested in attending, please contact Nancy Corcoran at Boston Private Bank and Trust Company (781-804-1201; ncorcoran@bostonprivatebank.com).

Mark C. Rogers Speaks at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

February 3, 2009 --- Mark C. Rogers was an invited guest speaker at the Medical Grand Rounds Conference at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital on Feburary 3, 2009. Mark's presentation was entitled “Medical Records in an Electronic Age”.

Defense Verdict on Behalf of Nurse

January 22, 2009 --- Wilson D. Rogers, III secured a defense verdict in a wrongful death action brought against a nurse in a case in which a pregnant woman in an Emergency Room setting was provided an allegedly contraindicated medication.

TRLF Article on Patient Emails Published in Health Lawyers News

December 1, 2008--- An article written by Mark C. Rogers of The Rogers Law Firm entitled "Patient Emails: Are Providers Ready for This Growing Trend?" has been published in Health Lawyers News, a publication of the American Health Lawyers Association. The article discusses the growing trend of provider-patient email communications and provides an overview of the important issues that providers need to be aware of before adopting this practice. A copy of the article can be found at: www.therogerslawfirm.com/documents/Patient Emails -- Are Providers Ready for This Growing Trend.pdf.

Wilson D. Rogers, Jr. selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America

November 1, 2008--- Wilson D. Rogers, Jr. has been named as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Professional Malpractice Law. The Best Lawyers in America compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Wil is a member of The Rogers Law Firm’s Corporate, Health Care, Litigation and International Practice Groups. He focuses his practice on corporate governance and structure, general business issues, health care matters and litigation. He has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts. Wil has served as General Counsel to a large integrated health care delivery system, and has published and lectured extensively on legal issues.

Lawrence P. Donnelly joins The Rogers Law Firm as Of Counsel

October 22, 2008---Lawrence P. Donnelly has joined The Rogers Law Firm as Of Counsel. Larry resides in Galway, Ireland, and is a Lecturer & Director of Clinical Legal Education in the School of Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway. In this capacity, he teaches legal research and writing to undergraduate and postgraduate law students, administers a program for students who receive academic credit for their work in the wider Irish legal community and serves as School of Law Editor of the Galway Student Law Review. As Of Counsel to The Rogers Law Firm, Larry will be a member of the Firm’s Corporate and International Practice Groups. Larry, an honors graduate of Holy Cross and Suffolk Law, is admitted to practice in both the state and federal courts in Massachusetts.

Defense Verdict on Behalf of Surgeon

October 10, 2008 --- Wilson D. Rogers, III secured a defense verdict for a surgeon in an action in which, incident to a breast biopsy, a guidewire was unintentionally cut, could not immediately be located and was left behind by the surgeon in the patient's breast. Two years later, after alleging significant pain and discomfort, the patient had the piece of guidewire surgically removed.

Mark C. Rogers named as Co-Chair of the Communications Committee of the Health Law Section of the Boston Bar Association

September 1, 2008---Mark C. Rogers, an associate with The Rogers Law Firm, has been named as Co-Chair of the Communications Committee of the Health Law Section of the Boston Bar Association. The Communications Committee publishes The Boston Health Law Reporter with articles on recent developments in health law, case summaries, and other items of interest to health law practitioners. Mark is a member of the Health Care, Corporate and International Practice Groups at The Rogers Law Firm.

Defense Verdict on Behalf of Cardiologist

June 19, 2008 --- Wilson D. Rogers, III secured a defense verdict for a cardiologist in a wrongful death action in which it was alleged that the cardiologist failed to diagnose an aortic aneurysm, resulting in a patient's death.