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How secure are your service providers?

May 06, 2010 08:16

Since writing my last blog post on HIPPA compliance, I keep getting asked the same 2 questions from attorneys. 1. How should I go about scanning, encrypting, and destroying my client’s confidential health information? 2. I see the value in using an outside company...

HIPAA Rules Changed in February 2010

March 04, 2010 02:29

A month ago, my business partner and I attended the LA County Bar Association meeting about the changes to HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements.  HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  This...

Reduce Westlaw Bills By Calling a Reference Attorney

Brad Giering
January 22, 2010 15:45

Before joining Independent Discovery, I spent several years working for Westlaw in a business development role. Whenever I'm speaking with attorneys and it comes up that I used to work for Westlaw, I would hear the same complaint over and over again. “How come when I go ‘outside my...

Why Is It Acceptable For Lawyers To Not Adapt With Technology?

Brad Giering
January 18, 2010 19:39

A few months ago I was at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Las Vegas Convention. One of the nights, I decided to play a little blackjack and found myself sitting next to a PI attorney from LA. We had some good conversation and after about 20 minutes or so we exchanged...

Who Should Review the Medical Records?

Brad Giering
January 13, 2010 19:31

Wondering who should review the medical records? Well, there are two main factors that determine the answer to this question.      1.  Is the attorney well versed in the subject matter?      2.  How many records are there to review? If the attorney...