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In today’s episode, Principals Kraig Long and Robert Wells discuss the challenging task of protecting both patients AND employees from discrimination and abuse in health care settings. It is a complicated—and increasingly prevalent—issue involving scenarios and legal theory that can, and often do, take unexpected turns. Kraig is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on defending employers against claims on diverse employment matters. Kraig also proactively counsels and trains clients regarding employment policies and procedures, as well as methods designed to minimize litigation risk, including accommodating employees with disabilities, managing family and medical leaves, handling harassment complaints, administering discipline and preventing discrimination. Robert Wells focuses on healthcare regulatory and corporate matters. He has advised on a broad array of complex legal and operational matters, including the development and implementation of enterprise-wide corporate compliance programs that involve the integration of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance; and the challenging regulatory issues governing pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

In today’s episode, labor & employment associate Nicole Whitecar provides a few lessons learned about equal pay in higher education. Niki handles a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination, breach of contract, and wrongful discharge. She also works on collaborative bargaining and unfair labor practice charges, making her a perfect attorney to discuss today’s topic.

In today’s episode, Miles & Stockbridge principal Andrew Skopp and the firm’s director of pricing and matter management, Jim Shoemaker, sit down to discuss the firm’s innovation efforts in the context of today’s ever-changing legal landscape—and why such efforts are critical to the long-term health of a firm. Andrew represents lenders, developers, and investors involved in all aspects of real estate projects, from multi-family housing projects to healthcare facilities to mixed use commercial developments.   Jim is an Accredited Legal Pricing Professional (ALPP) and certified legal project manager with nearly 20 years of industry experience.

In today's episode, Miles & Stockbridge Principal Kristy Eriksson provides a brief update on what you need to know about Employment Practices Liability Insurance, or EPLI, Coverage. Kristy is co-leader of Miles & Stockbridge's Labor & Employment group, and she represents management across various industries in all aspects of labor and employment law throughout the country.   

In today’s episode, Miles & Stockbridge Principal Jerry Breed tells us everything we need to know about the popular Opportunity Zone tax program. Jerry has more than 30 years of experience providing counsel on federal and state tax incentivized matters. Ranked in Chambers USA as a leading tax lawyer, he focuses his practice on tax planning and on structuring low-income housing tax credit, historic rehabilitation tax credit, new markets tax credit, renewable energy and opportunity zone transactions. His clients include syndicators and investors in low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, new markets tax credit, renewable energy and opportunity zone transactions as well as developers of these projects.