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Cliff McKinney To Speak On Artificial Intelligence At Upcoming ACREL Events

Posted March 23, 2026

Cliff McKinney, managing member of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, will speak on artificial intelligence at two upcoming programs hosted by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), highlighting the rapidly evolving role of AI in legal practice. At the ACREL 2026 Mid-Year Meeting being held March 26-29, 2026,… Continue Reading

Cliff McKinney To Speak On Artificial Intelligence At Upcoming ACREL Events

Posted March 23, 2026

Cliff McKinney, managing member of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, will speak on artificial intelligence at two upcoming programs hosted by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), highlighting the rapidly evolving role of AI in legal practice. At the ACREL 2026 Mid-Year Meeting being held March 26-29, 2026,… Continue Reading

New York Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related Services

Posted March 23, 2026

In a March 3 letter[1] addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz raised pointed concerns about fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) within New York’s Medicaid Program involving payments for home health-related services. In his letter, Dr. Oz states: Recent public reporting, federal prosecutions, and CMS analyses raise… Continue Reading

New GST/HST Rebate For First-Time Home Buyers

Posted March 20, 2026

The federal government has introduced a new GST/HST rebate aimed at improving housing affordability for first-time home buyers purchasing newly constructed homes. The legislation received Royal Assent in March 2026 and allows qualifying buyers to recover some or all of the federal GST (or the federal portion of HST) paid… Continue Reading

F&P Employee Spotlight on Counsel Marleigh A. Severe

Posted March 19, 2026

What advice would you give your younger self? Nobody can champion your needs and goals the way you can – be your own biggest advocate. What is your favorite aspect […] Continue Reading

March 2026 Insurance Update

Posted March 19, 2026

With the bellwether social media addiction trials wrapping up in Los Angeles, we thought a good place to start this month’s update is with a coverage decision out of Delaware (where Meta is based) on whether Meta’s insurers must defend those suits. A Delaware trial court considers whether social media… Continue Reading

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Immigration Compliance in an Era of Heightened Enforcement

Posted March 18, 2026

Immigration enforcement is at an all-time high, and employers are in the crosshairs. Worksite audits, unannounced site visits, and I-9 inspections have surged, while new H-1B program changes have added cost and complexity for employers sponsoring foreign workers. At the same time, states like California and Illinois have enacted laws… Continue Reading

Parlee McLaws Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Posted March 17, 2026

We’re pleased to share that several members of our team have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, a respected, peer-driven guide to Canada’s leading lawyers. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is published annually and identifies leading practitioners across the country through an extensive peer-review process. Rankings are… Continue Reading

When Performance Problems Arise: Four Documentation Tips That Matter

Posted March 17, 2026

Employees are the backbone of any organization, but even the best hiring processes do not guarantee a perfect fit every time. When performance issues arise, proper documentation becomes essential. Clear, timely records not only support fair decision‑making but also ensure that disciplinary or termination decisions can withstand scrutiny. The following… Continue Reading

Case Update: Judges Uphold Favorable F&P Ruling in COVID-19 Title VII Case

Posted March 16, 2026

Last year, F&P attorneys Ralph Arnsdorf and Patrick Wachter obtained a favorable ruling in a case involving religious discrimination claims under Title VII related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Recently, the […] Continue Reading

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