In his most recent State of the State address, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) said an upcoming Supreme Court ruling might be the end of public unions. As far as most nursing home operators are concerned,...
Court: Nursing home must pay bed tax, even if it receives no benefit
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2015
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a nursing home must pay a bed tax even if it does not receive a benefit.
Pay attention to this case: County nursing homes face potential for increased liability
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jul 12, 2022
I wanted to bring to your attention an important case that, while it may not directly affect your facility, potentially may show the increased degradation of nursing home rights. It also may signal the...
Nebraska Supreme Court rules for plaintiff in nursing home arbitration case
Oct 23, 2009
The son of a nursing home resident who allegedly was injured because of negligence did not have the authority to sign a voluntary arbitration agreement on her behalf. As a result, he was not bound by the...
Supreme Court allows nursing home wrongful death case to proceed
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 12, 2014
A South Carolina woman can continue to pursue a wrongful death action against a nursing home even though she signed an arbitration agreement, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ask the legal expert … about civil rights ruling
By
Norris Cunningham
Feb 01, 2024
I read that there is a class action lawsuit against New York State related to its veterans homes. Is this because of that Supreme Court case from earlier this year?
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 04, 2022
McKnight’s announces new Pinnacle Awards program to recognize industry veterans … Supreme Court turns away challenge to U.S. vaccine rule for health workers … Instacart’s new initiative aims to...
State Supreme Court takes on law firm ads targeting nursing homes
By
Apr 28, 2016
Law firms running advertisements against specific nursing homes was debated in the Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday.
Supreme Court grants nursing home win in arbitration case
By
May 16, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took a Kentucky nursing home’s side in a closely-watched case involving power of attorney and arbitration.
Both sides expecting victory after latest vote on healthcare reform challenge
Feb 04, 2011
As expected, the Senate voted Wednesday to reject a Republican-powered bill that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act. Despite the party line 51-47 vote, lawmakers of both parties overwhelmingly...