Brach Eichler Talks | Law & Legal Insights from Lawyers

In this episode, Brach Eichler attorneys Frances B. Stella and Lindsay P. Cambron discuss NJDEP’s updated LSRP Supplemental Certification for Initial Ground Water RAP Applications involving Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA). They highlight key changes to the form, explain why the updates were made, and outline what they mean for site remediation and permitting in New Jersey. 📲 Read the full pos...

AI transcription bots are becoming a routine part of video calls, but their convenience can come with serious legal and compliance risks. In this episode, we break down key issues organizations need to understand before relying on AI-generated call recordings and summaries. Read the full alert at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/ai-transcription-bots-the-legal-risks-and-the-need-for-organizat...

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Trusts and Estates team takes a practical look at inheritance tax planning and compliance, with a focus on how thoughtful planning can help families protect and transfer wealth efficiently. Counsel Amy Van Fossen breaks down key considerations surrounding inheritance and related tax obligations, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies that can help minimize tax ex...

In this episode of The FMLA In Focus, Brach Eichler’s Labor and Employment attorneys break down newly issued guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how employers should calculate FMLA leave entitlements when leave is taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule. We discuss how to properly convert the 12-week FMLA entitlement into hours, address variable work schedules, mandatory overtime c...

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law team breaks down the key updates in CMS’s Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. We review changes to payment rates, adjustments for QP and non-QP providers, new telehealth flexibilities, supervision standards, and important updates affecting Part B drug reimbursement and inflation-rebate calculations. Tune in for a clear, pra...

In this episode, the Brach Eichler Healthcare Law team breaks down the federal government’s newly announced agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically reduce the cost of popular GLP-1 medications—including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and future oral GLP-1 tablets. We explore what this landmark deal means for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, cash-pay patients, and healthcare provi...

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law team breaks down one of the most urgent issues facing healthcare organizations today: the rising use of artificial intelligence in the workplace—and the serious privacy, security, and compliance risks that come with it. Member Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, explores how generative AI tools handle data, why seemingly “de-identified” information may not...

As the year comes to a close, many employers focus on budgets, bonuses, and performance reviews, but one overlooked task can create major legal and financial risk: employment contract renewals. In this episode, based on the alert written by Anthony M. Rainone, Esq. and Katelyn A. Marquez, Esq., Brach Eichler’s Labor & Employment team breaks down why unclear or auto-renewing agreements can lead...

In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, members of our Healthcare Law and Government Investigations practices discuss the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s recent audit uncovering serious conflicts of interest in the management of public health insurance funds. Learn how one insurance firm allegedly influenced multimillion-dollar contracts, the state’s response, and what steps municipal...

In this episode, Brach Eichler Labor & Employment Member Jay Sabin breaks down a recent Third Circuit decision that limits the reach of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in workplace disputes. Learn why federal courts are drawing the line between hacking and employee misconduct, what this means for employers facing unauthorized access to company files, and how well-crafted policies can p...

In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, members of our Labor and Employment Practice discuss New Jersey’s newly amended Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, which expands employee protections against mandatory political or union-related meetings. Learn what employers need to know to stay compliant and how this change may impact workplace communications. 📲 Read the full alert at bracheic...

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Labor & Employment team discusses the latest federal guidance on workplace diversity programs. With the July 2025 Bondi memo narrowing what practices may violate non-discrimination laws, employers face new compliance challenges around DEI initiatives, training, and hiring practices. Learn what this means for organizations, especially those receiving federal fun...

In this episode, Brach Eichler Healthcare Law attorneys John D. Fanburg and Jonathan J. Walzman break down the New Jersey Department of Health’s newly released FAQ guidance on Registered Surgical Practices. We cover what facility owners and physicians need to know about licensure deadlines, accreditation exemptions, physical plant requirements, inspection fees, and ownership approvals. Whether you...

In this episode, we break down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the key tax changes that could significantly impact your estate plan. From estate and gift tax exclusions to adjustments in SALT deductions, charitable contribution limits, child tax credits, 529 accounts, QSBS, and new deductions for tips and overtime pay, our attorneys cover what you need to know to prepare for 2026 and be...

In this episode, we break down a recent $1.935 million settlement involving five New Jersey pharmacies accused of submitting false claims to Medicare Part D and NJ Medicaid. The pharmacies, located in Jersey City, Bayonne, and Elizabeth, allegedly billed for medications they never actually dispensed. Join us as we explore how inventory discrepancies led to federal scrutiny and what healthcare prov...

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act is now in effect. Employers must disclose pay and benefits in all job postings, including internal promotions. Stay informed and ensure compliance. 📲 Read the full article now at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/new-jersey-pay-and-benefit-transparency-law-effective-on-june-1-2025/ 📩 Questions? Contact: John Fanburg | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.c...

In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, we break down New Jersey’s newly signed Healthcare Finance Enhancement Act and what it means for ambulatory care facilities (ACFs), including surgery centers, imaging centers, and one-room surgical practices. Healthcare attorneys John D. Fanburg, Caroline J. Patterson, and Andrew M. Kuder discuss how the removal of the gross receipts cap and floor, along wit...

When are internal emails truly protected by attorney-client privilege? In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, litigation attorneys Rose Suriano and Robyn Lym break down the nuances of privilege for in-house counsel communications. They explain when copying your legal team on emails strengthens protection—and when it doesn’t. You'll also learn how to spot privileged versus non-privileged internal...

In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, attorneys Jay Sabin and Ashley L. Matias discuss the increasing use of Stop Work Orders by the New Jersey Department of Labor and what that means for contractors and business owners. The conversation covers how these orders are issued, the role of wage and hour compliance, and the legal implications of worker misclassification under the ABC test. With Stop W...

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Jay Sabin breaks down the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University and what it means for employers and fiduciaries of employee benefit plans. The ruling dramatically lowers the pleading standard for “excessive fee” lawsuits under ERISA, making it easier for plaintiffs to advance claims and harder for plan sponsors to dismiss them early. J...

In this episode, the Brach Eichler Tax Team breaks down the recent Tax Court decision in Pierce v. Commissioner, which dives deep into the use of the discounted cash flow (DCF) method and the complex issue of tax affecting in valuing closely held businesses for gift tax purposes. Although not precedential, the court's analysis offers valuable guidance on real-world valuation strategies, including...

In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, we discuss a timely article from our Healthcare Law Update newsletter: “Out-of-State Health Care Workers Might Alleviate New Jersey’s Health Care Worker Shortage.” Learn about proposed legislation that would allow certain out-of-state licensed professionals—and recent graduates—to practice temporarily in New Jersey while awaiting full licensure. We break dow...

In this episode, we discuss the proposed amendments to the HIPAA Security Rule released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, Member of the Healthcare Law Practice at Brach Eichler, walks us through what these changes could mean for healthcare providers and business associates, the industry’s strong response, and what might come next. With cybersecurity...

In this episode, we discuss the latest update on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and what it means for businesses. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced changes to the enforcement of beneficial ownership reporting requirements, including a delay in penalties and a narrowed scope focusing on foreign entities. We also break down key deadlines and what companies need to know to stay...

New Jersey’s Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has uncovered a shocking Medicaid fraud scheme involving South Jersey Extended Care (SJEC). In this episode, we break down the five-year investigation that revealed how SJEC operators Michael Koning and Steven Krausman, along with straw owner Mark Weisz, allegedly siphoned millions in Medicaid funds into their personal businesses—leaving the nursi...