Hippa

Most employers are not "covered entities" to whom HIPAA applies. So the answer to your question is "no" unless your employer is a "covered entity"...

My mother died in a nursing home on Medicaid. Is the family allowed to keep $2000 or must I pay all to the nursing home?

The general principle of law is that a person's debts become the debts of her estate upon her death. Creditors may claim against the estate for...

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Is this retaliation?

Sounds like a jury question. Did you refuse to hire because of the sexual harassment accusation, or because of the shortfall you later discovered?...

Can a law office representing a creditor only accept the full payment in order to stop a judgment from being filed?

"They say they cannot do this unless I pay full amount owed." The law firm representing your creditor is not saying that there is some provision...

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") apply to the side-effects of doctor-recommended marijuana?

A "disability" for purposes of the ADA is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. There is a...

Can one sue a judge for decision deemed unfit for my child?

A judge has immunity for judicial actions unless those actions are taken in the absence of all jurisdiction. This means if you sue a judge for a...

Pizza delivery driver comes into my house, my chihuahua nicks her ankle, am I responsible for medical expenses?

This is the type of thing that may be covered by homeowner's insurance. If you have homeowner's insurance, notify your carrier about this...

My child and my HIPPA rights were violated by my employer and as a result I was fired from my job .

There is no private right of action for a violation of HIPAA. Nor are most employers "covered entities" subject to HIPAA. Persons aggrieved by...

How to get my name off an auto loan?

I understand you to say that you and your ex have a deal with the lender that if payments stop, the lender can take the car back and come after...

I can not see my body, but I am still alive-what are my rights?

Psychiatric treatment is in order. The problem you describe does not sound like a legal problem.