I have a health care bill for $1,400 that is 5 years old. A law firm has filed a circuit court action to have me appear in court

It is never a good idea to ignore a debt, they have a way of coming back at you. That being said, your proposal is reasonable, but you want to...

Looks as if they are attempting yo skirt some payroll laws, such as social security. If you believe this to be the case, you should probably seek...

Is there anyway for an employer to get around a public law.

I agree with Attorney Sweeney, this is exactly the action the law is intended to address. You may want to discuss the full range of options open...

How do I get an Indian casino to pay the bills for an emergency room trip for my daughter?

Also, you might want your attorney to be familiar with Indian law, there might be some unique legal twists.

If a co worker disclosed an illness and I tell others am I violating HIPPA- we are not medical field and Im not HR

No, you are not a provider and the coworker told you the information voluntarily. You may violate a 'confidence' but not a law.

Can D.A. (NOT DOJ) legally ask for revocation of professional/healthcare license in criminal case?

This is a plea bargain, they can ask, but you don't have to agree. Also, these licensing boards are typically state boards, so any party can...

"After further consideration"

First, this really isn't a health care issue. Second, you describe a situation in which you didn't follow the process of withdrawing from a class,...

LSU Shreveport -has released confidential patients info --on over 8,000 patients--

If your are asking whether you can bring suit, the answer is most likely no, this is covered by hipaa, which doesn't (yet) allow a private right of...

Can D.A. (NOT DOJ) legally ask for revocation of professional/healthcare license in criminal case?

Most licenses are issued by state boards, it would be entirely appropriate for a DA to request, as part of a plea bargaining to ask that such...

Is there a way to prove my spouse has a serious mental illness if he is not willing to see a professional?

You are in a difficult spot, and your alternatives largely depend on the resources available to you. Dealing with mental health issues,...