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NJDEP Releases Updated LSRP Supplemental Certification for Initial GW RAP Application for MNA

In this episode, Brach Eichler attorneys Frances B. Stella and Lindsay P. Cambron discuss NJDEP’s updated LSRP Supplemental Certification for Initial Ground Water RAP Applications involving Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA). They highlight key changes to the form, explain why the updates were made, and outline what they mean for site remediation and permitting in New Jersey.
📲 Read the full post now: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/njdep-releases-updated-lsrp-supplemental-certification-for-initial-gw-rap-application-for-mna/
Questions about how these updates may affect your project? Contact:
Frances B. Stella📞 973.403.3149 | ✉️ fstella@bracheichler.com
Lindsay P. Cambron📞 973.364.5232 | ✉️ lcambron@bracheichler.com
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

AI Transcription Bots: The Legal Risks and the Need for Organizational AI Policies

AI transcription bots are becoming a routine part of video calls, but their convenience can come with serious legal and compliance risks. In this episode, we break down key issues organizations need to understand before relying on AI-generated call recordings and summaries. Read the full alert at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/ai-transcription-bots-the-legal-risks-and-the-need-for-organizational-ai-policies/
Our discussion covers confidentiality concerns involving attorney-client privilege, HIPAA-protected information, and sensitive business data, as well as the risk of inaccurate or misleading AI summaries, expanded litigation exposure, and consent and notice requirements across jurisdictions. We also explore why these tools underscore the growing need for clear, well-structured organizational AI policies.
To learn more about managing AI risks in your workplace or developing AI policies and procedures, contact:
Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPCMember, Healthcare Law Practice📞 973.403.3136📧 ldornfeld@bracheichler.com
Jay Sabin, Esq.Member, Labor and Employment Practice📞 917.596.8987📧 jsabin@bracheichler.com
👉 Listen to the full episode and reach out to our team to discuss how these issues may affect your organization.
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

Navigating New Jersey's Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know in 2026

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Trusts and Estates team takes a practical look at inheritance tax planning and compliance, with a focus on how thoughtful planning can help families protect and transfer wealth efficiently. Counsel Amy Van Fossen breaks down key considerations surrounding inheritance and related tax obligations, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies that can help minimize tax exposure while meeting legal requirements.
Amy shares insight drawn from her extensive experience in sophisticated estate planning and administration, including the use of wills, trusts, and advanced planning tools for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how inheritance tax issues fit into a broader estate plan and why proactive planning is critical.
🎧 Tune in for a clear, informative discussion designed to help individuals, families, and advisors navigate inheritance tax issues with confidence.
For more information, contact:- Amy Van Fossen, Counsel, Trusts and Estates at 973.447.9675, avanfossen@bracheichler.com, or https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/amy-van-fossen/
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact Amy if you need specific legal advice.

The FMLA In Focus: Recently Issued Guidance About Calculating Leave Entitlements for Intermittent and Reduced Schedule Leaves

In this episode of The FMLA In Focus, Brach Eichler’s Labor and Employment attorneys break down newly issued guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how employers should calculate FMLA leave entitlements when leave is taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule.
We discuss how to properly convert the 12-week FMLA entitlement into hours, address variable work schedules, mandatory overtime considerations, and how schedule changes before or during leave can impact both entitlement and usage calculations. Employers will gain practical insights to help ensure compliance and avoid common missteps when administering FMLA leave.
🎧 Listen in for a clear, employer-focused overview of what this guidance means for your organization and how to apply it in practice.
👉 Learn more and read the full alert at: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/the-fmla-in-focus-recently-issued-guidance-about-calculating-leave-entitlements-for-intermittent-and-reduced-schedule-leaves/
For more information, contact:
Jay Sabin, Esq. – Member, Labor & Employment📞 917.596.8987 | ✉️ jsabin@bracheichler.com
Sarah A. Gober, Esq. – Counsel, Labor & Employment📞 973.364.8375 | ✉️ sgober@bracheichler.com
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

CMS Finalizes Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law team breaks down the key updates in CMS’s Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. We review changes to payment rates, adjustments for QP and non-QP providers, new telehealth flexibilities, supervision standards, and important updates affecting Part B drug reimbursement and inflation-rebate calculations.
Tune in for a clear, practical overview of what providers need to know before the rule takes effect on January 1, 2026.
📲 Read the full article now: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/cms-finalizes-calendar-year-2026-medicare-physician-fee-schedule/
For more information, contact:Caroline Patterson – 973.364.5233 – cpatterson@bracheichler.comJonathan J. Walzman – 973.403.3120 – jwalzman@bracheichler.comAndrew M. Kuder – 973.403.3141 – akuder@bracheichler.com
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

Feds, Pharma Companies Strike Deal for Low Cost GLP-1 Medications

In this episode, the Brach Eichler Healthcare Law team breaks down the federal government’s newly announced agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically reduce the cost of popular GLP-1 medications—including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and future oral GLP-1 tablets. We explore what this landmark deal means for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, cash-pay patients, and healthcare providers, as well as its connection to the administration’s Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing initiative.
Our attorneys explain key price changes, the launch of the TrumpRx purchasing platform, expanded obesity-drug coverage under Medicare, and pharmaceutical manufacturers’ massive U.S.-based investments.
Tune in for clear, practical insights on how these policy shifts may impact prescribing, patient access, and the broader healthcare delivery landscape.
📲 Read the full article now at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/feds-pharma-companies-strike-deal-for-low-cost-glp-1-medications/
For more information, contact:John D. Fanburg, Chair – 973.403.3107 – jfanburg@bracheichler.comRichard B. Robins – 973.447.9663 – rrobins@bracheichler.comAndrew M. Kuder – 973.403.3141 – akuder@bracheichler.com
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

Privacy, Security and AI in the Workplace

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law team breaks down one of the most urgent issues facing healthcare organizations today: the rising use of artificial intelligence in the workplace—and the serious privacy, security, and compliance risks that come with it.
Member Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, explores how generative AI tools handle data, why seemingly “de-identified” information may not be as safe as it appears, and what happens when workforce members rely on AI without proper governance.
Listeners will learn key steps healthcare organizations can take to protect PHI and confidential business information, including AI governance structures, vendor vetting, regulatory compliance initiatives, and ongoing monitoring practices.
Tune in for practical, actionable guidance on managing AI responsibly and maintaining compliance in an evolving digital landscape.
📞 If you would like a copy of our Compliance Checklist for Effective Management of AI in the Workplace or assistance with your organization’s privacy and security program, please contact: Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, at 973.403.3136 or ldornfeld@bracheichler.com.
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

Employment Contracts: To Renew or Not to Renew? That is the question

As the year comes to a close, many employers focus on budgets, bonuses, and performance reviews, but one overlooked task can create major legal and financial risk: employment contract renewals. In this episode, based on the alert written by Anthony M. Rainone, Esq. and Katelyn A. Marquez, Esq., Brach Eichler’s Labor & Employment team breaks down why unclear or auto-renewing agreements can lead to unexpected multi-year commitments, disputes, or obligations that no longer fit your organization’s needs.
We’ll cover the key clauses every employer should review before year-end, how courts treat silent or expired agreements, and practical steps to avoid unwanted renewals in 2026.
📲 Read the alert now at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/employment-contracts-to-renew-or-not-to-renew-that-is-the-question/
For questions about employment contracts or renewal issues, contact:📞 Anthony M. Rainone, Esq. – 973.364.8372 | arainone@bracheichler.com
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact Anthony if you need specific legal advice.