Nov 30 2016

Sam Coppersmith Delivers NBI Presentation About Tax Exempt Organizations

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National Business Institute (NBI), which offers continuing legal education to professionals, tapped Sam Coppersmith to join a panel delivering a special presentation billed as “The Ultimate Guide to Tax Exempt Organizations.” Available on the NBI website, the webcast zeroes in on establishing and operating tax exempt organizations to keep them compliant and thriving. The all-day video conference gives professionals the practical strategies they need to guide a tax-exempt client through the lifecycle of IRS application and yearly compliance. More specifically, attendees found out how to select the best tax exempt organization form for their client, received tips for completing Form 1023/1024 and handling IRS review, and learned methods for securing state tax exemption. Additionally, the videoconference discussed taking proper care of incoming contributions and how to properly...

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Nov 23 2016

Kathy Steadman Breaks Down Self-Insurance for Az Business Magazine

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In the latest issue of Az Business, Kathy Steadman shares her expertise on a growing trend among small and midsized businesses – the move to self-insure healthcare amid rising costs with traditional insurance. Kathy, who leads the firm’s employee benefits practice group, explains how self-insurance works as well as the role stop-loss insurance can play. Read the full article here. Kathy primarily practices in the areas of employee benefits, public pension, insurance and other regulatory matters. She routinely represents and counsels clients in their dealings with Arizona regulatory agencies, including the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Arizona Department of Health Services. She counsels clients in connection with compliance matters under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...

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Nov 18 2016

Business Journal Recognizes Andy Gordon as “Lawyer to Know”

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The Phoenix Business Journal recently included Andy Gordon in it's inaugural feature, "20 People to Know in Phoenix Law," which recognizes accomplished leaders who have left an indelible mark in their respective industries and the local business community. In the article, Andy discuss how he came to practice law, the challenges of the profession and exciting developments in the industry. Andy is a seasoned senior litigator with 40 years of experience and a national reputation in business, antitrust, health care law, government contracting, and procurement and appeals. He is also one of Arizona’s best-known experts in election law, and he has considerable expertise from his governmental service in national security legal issues. From April 2009 to October 2010, he served as Counsel to the General Counsel at...

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Nov 08 2016

Karen Owens Reappointed to Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers Board of Directors

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Karen Owens was recently reappointed by the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. A member of Coppersmith Brockelman’s nationally recognized health care practice, Karen regularly represents health care systems, hospitals, clinics, and other institutions in matters of quality management, medical staff credentialing and peer review, hospital and medical staff structures, bylaws, confidentiality, government reporting, Medicare participation and state licensure, and other clinical-related issues. Jerry Gaffaney, current president of the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers,  announced that Karen and three other board members were all re-elected. The AAHCL provides a collegial forum for interaction and information exchange to enable its members to serve health care clients more effectively, while producing high quality educational programs. Karen has served on the...

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Oct 28 2016

Sam Coppersmith Delivers Seminar on Legal Issues for Hospital Trustees at AzHHA Annual Leadership Conference

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Attorney Sam Coppersmith was tapped by the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) to help hospital trustees navigate their roles during a special presentation at the organization’s Annual Leadership Conference, held Oct. 27-28 in Marana, AZ. “Trustee 101: A Toolkit for New (and Not-So-New) Hospital Trustees” was tailored specifically for new hospital trustees and examines key legal issues likely to face them as they serve their hospitals. These include fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, nonprofit and public hospital standards, such as community need, tax-exemption, open meeting laws and public finance. Additionally, Sam offered insights on defenses for board members who act in good faith....

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Oct 25 2016

Two Attorneys Recognized Among 2017 Az Business Leaders

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Az Business Leaders, an annual publication showcasing local leaders making a positive impact in their industries and the larger business community, recognized Coppersmith Brockelman’s John DeWulf and Kristen Rosati in the 2017 edition. Each attorney has been recognized since the publication was founded by AZ Big Media in 2015. John was recognized in the Business & Commercial Litigation category (page 144), and Kristen was recognized in Healthcare Law (page 154). Each was honored among a small, elite group of professionals who are considered the innovators and high achievers in their respective fields. Visit Az Business Leaders to read more....

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