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ArticleStaff Vaccination Requirements For Medicare & Medicaid Certified Health Care ProvidersFor Providers who are not in compliance, CMS has a variety of established enforcement remedies.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesShipman & Goodwin LLP
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ArticleJoette Katz Authors Article On Law.com Entitled "A Former High Court Justice's Tribute To A Great Law Clerk And Friend"Countless articles have been written about what makes a great law clerk. You readers are no doubt familiar with the principles. You have to be able to present yourself powerfully, in both written and verbal form.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleUnfairness, Identity Theft, And Treble Damages After FCW Law OfficesEarlier this month, the Connecticut Appellate Court clarified the law regarding the interaction of enhanced damages available under different statutes. United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShipman & Goodwin LLP
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ArticleCOVID-19 Update For Trusts And EstatesFederal and state governments have taken a number of actions in recent weeks in response to COVID-19 pandemic.United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Shipman & Goodwin LLP