At the Civitas Networks for Health Annual Conference, Partner Mel Soliz explored recent updates to the interoperability landscape and how they impact health information networks and exchanges (HIN/HIEs). Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access and interoperability laws (such as the Information Blocking Rule and CMS interoperability mandates as well as state mini-interoperability laws), health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs (including national and state interoperability frameworks such as TEFCA, Carequality, CommonWell, DURSA, DxF and SCPA). She regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and HIE issues. She is the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client...

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Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report has once again honored Coppersmith Brockelman in its 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, ranking the firm nationally in four practice areas and locally in 18 practice areas. Coppersmith Brockelman has consistently ranked on the Best Law Firms lists since 2015, affirming the value of Coppersmith Brockelman’s approach to lawyering. “Being honored in so many practice areas reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and securing impressive outcomes for our clients,” said Jill Chasson, chair of the firm’s governance committee. “This recognition not only highlights our team’s skillset but also the mutual respect we share with our clients and colleagues, making this ranking all the more gratifying.” Coppersmith Brockelman is ranked in the following practice areas: National Tier 2 ...

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With the pervasiveness of social media, employers may overlook how employees’ personal activity can give rise to workplace harassment claims. In an article for HR Laws, Partner Jill Chasson examined a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, which confirmed an employee’s personal social media account can be a source of harassment in the workplace. In her piece, Jill details a recent case involving a psychologist at a federal prison who discovered a coworker’s Instagram filled with hundreds of sexually and racially offensive posts, some of which specifically targeted her. Despite reporting this account to prison authorities, her concerns were ignored initially and later dismissed. This escalated to more harassment from the account and ultimately led the psychologist to transfer to a different facility and...

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At the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Leadership Conference, Partner Kristen Rosati discussed tips for good governance of health care organizations’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and explored the current state of regulation of AI. In her presentation, Kristen provided an overview of federal executive orders and regulations and offered a look ahead at potential future regulation. Kristen also discussed that states are stepping into the gap created by the lack of a comprehensive AI law at the federal level. From data privacy to transparency requirements for AI use, many states are already implementing their own regulations, shaping how the country approaches this technology as a whole. Her insights underscored the need for health care organizations to stay ahead of these regulatory requirements. A sought-after national...

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For the third year in a row, Coppersmith Brockelman has been named a finalist in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work awards program. In its 22nd year, the Best Places to Work program honors organizations of all sizes based on company culture, team engagement, perks, and more. Phoenix Business Journal, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, selects finalists based on in-depth employee surveys, with hundreds of companies vying for a spot on the coveted list. Coppersmith Brockelman’s recognition in the micro category (10 to 24 employees) showcases our tight-knit culture and commitment to each other and the clients we serve. The award comes on the heels of a variety of national accolades for the firm’s outstanding work, including Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers©. For more, check...

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At the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) annual conference in Orlando, Andy Gaona recently contributed his election law expertise as part of a panel titled “Election Law in the Era of Hyperpartisanship.” Andy joined three other election law experts from around the nation to discuss the evolving legal landscape as the country gears up for the 2024 election. Drawing from firsthand experience representing the Arizona Secretary of State during both the 2020 and 2022 election cycles, Andy shared important lessons learned from those fiercely contested (and fiercely litigated) elections. He provided attendees with valuable insight into what he’s seen before, and what he expects for what lies ahead with another presidential election on the horizon. An experienced political, election, and constitutional law attorney, Andy has played a...

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