Legal Updates
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HIPAA Fines Hit Professional Services Firms
OCR's $175K settlement with BST & Co. CPAs shows business associates — including law firms handling PHI — face the same Security Rule risk-analysis duties as providers.
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Legal Updates
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Conduent Breach Hits 25M: What Law Firms Need to Know
The Conduent data breach now affects 25M+ Americans — SSNs, medical records, and Medicaid data stolen across 30+ states.
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Legal Updates
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HIPAA Enforcement 2026: Sharper and Wider
OCR doubled penalties, completed 50+ Right of Access actions, and launched Part 2 enforcement. What law firms need to know.
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Guides & Resources
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2026 HIPAA Security Rule: Law Firm Checklist
The first HIPAA Security Rule update in 13 years mandates MFA, encryption, and annual audits. What law firms must prepare now.
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Guides & Resources
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42 CFR Part 2: What Attorneys Must Know Now
OCR launched civil enforcement of substance use disorder record rules on Feb 16. Penalties now mirror HIPAA.
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Guides & Resources
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How Long to Get Medical Records for a Lawsuit?
HIPAA gives providers 30 days, but expedited services deliver in 3-7. Here's every timeline attorneys need to know.
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Mass Tort News
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OCR settlement underscores HIPAA 30-day record access
HHS OCR’s Concentra settlement highlights HIPAA’s 30-day access deadline, fee limits, and what patients can do when providers delay medical records.
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