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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?
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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?

During the height of the COVID-19 panic, hospitals and healthcare entities were constantly being warned of the possibility of cyberattacks. While many were warned, cyberattacks against healthcare entities continue and many entities are not as well prepared as other industries.We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here).While in the past, the focus of cyber security has been on preventing data breaches, cybercriminals have largely shifted to locking down healthcare systems with ransomware. With this shift in action,…
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I’m Not Wealthy – Do I Need an Estate Plan?
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I’m Not Wealthy – Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Yes, an estate plan protects so much more than wealth. Many clients think they do not need a full estate plan, because they are not wealthy. While we may advise utilizing different legal documents or tailored plans, almost everyone can benefit from a well-drafted estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Over one-half of the adults in the United States do not have any estate planning documents. This is problematic, not only for the individual’s family,…
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How To Protect Your Practice from a Whistleblower Lawsuit
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How To Protect Your Practice from a Whistleblower Lawsuit

When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there were usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tried to raise the issue internally before going outside the company. There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of retaliation can lead an employee to report wrongdoings to…
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How Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit today will affect Seattle traffic
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How Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit today will affect Seattle traffic

By Seattle Times business reporterVice President Kamala Harris is visiting Seattle on Wednesday, which may bring travel delays and detours, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation. The Secret Service has the authority to require intermittent closures of freeways and streets during vice presidential visits, SDOT said Tuesday. “While Vice President Harris’ exact travel routes and timing are not published in advance, travelers can still plan ahead by anticipating delays and temporary road closures when needed,” the department said in a statement. SDOT recommends people avoid driving and opt for biking or transit, though some bus routes may be…
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How Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit today will affect Seattle traffic
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No-Fault Attendant Care and Reasonable Reimbursement

While the Michigan No-Fault Act was reformed in June of 2019, questions lingered as to payments stemming from losses that occurred before the change. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Before the changes, provider reimbursement was only limited to reasonable and customary charges. There was also no cap on hours that families could charge for attendant care. The reform introduced a fee schedule with limited reimbursement and caps on physician charges. A recent case made it to…
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Inflation hits record 10% in 19 EU countries using euro – Business News
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Inflation hits record 10% in 19 EU countries using euro – Business News

Photo: The Canadian PressInflation in the European countries using the euro currency has broken into double digits as prices for electricity and natural gas soar, signaling a looming winter recession for one of the globe’s major economies as higher prices undermining consumers’ spending power. Consumer prices in the 19-country eurozone rose a record 10% in September from a year earlier, up from an annual 9.1% in August, EU statistics agency Eurostat reported Friday. Only a year ago, inflation was as low as 3.4%. Price increases were beyond what market analysts had expected and are at their highest level since…
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The Basics: What is an Estate?
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The Basics: What is an Estate?

Many clients come to us not know what is a part of their estate. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While it seems like a simple concept, often it is complicated. So, what is an estate? For purposes of estate planning, your estate is everything you owns, less all debts that you owe. Your estate might include:Your car your home Other real estate bank accounts Investments Furniture Personal possessions and more.When meeting with clients, we…
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New rocket company fails to achieve launch on second attempt – Business News
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New rocket company fails to achieve launch on second attempt – Business News

2nd rocket launch failed The Associated Press – Sep 30, 2022 / 6:54 am | Story: 387986Photo: Firefly AerospaceA year after its first rocket launch failed, a new aerospace company was unsuccessful early Friday in its second attempt to place multiple satellites into orbit. Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was unable to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and follow a planned arc over the Pacific Ocean toward space. A live video feed showed the launch countdown go to zero and then abort at 12:52 am Friday. “The vehicle went into auto abort after ignition. This is…
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