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Todd Martin is an attorney at Stinson Leonard Street with over 20 years of experience in various functions in the healthcare industry including insurance regulation, administrative law, employee benefits, transactions, and governance. His work and in-depth experience regarding the healthcare regulatory environment has been instrumental in advising clients on the Affordable Care Act as well as the substantial work he has done with multiple health plan structures. Todd joins us today to explain the new rules and regulations regarding Association Health Plans. He explains the key differences between the old and new rules and how it may affect both old and new companies. He also discusses the requirements necessary for new associations to operate, and the pros and cons of starting a new association health plan. finally, he also describes how one state varies from the other when it comes to Association Health Plans and some of the primary concerns of those opposing the new regulations. “Some states are very receptive to association health plans, and some are very restrictive.” - Todd Martin Today on Spot On Insurance: The intended purposes of the new legislative regulations How the regulations limited Association Health Plans before the ACA rules. How the new regulations changed the current rules regarding associations. Requirements on how the association operates. How to form an association. The pros and cons of starting a new association. Do state laws still apply to association health plans? How states regulate association health plans. Concern from groups opposed to association health plan expansion. When the new rules will be in full effect. Key Takeaways: The association can't be controlled by the insurance issuer; it has to be controlled by the employer members of the association. Connect with Todd Martin: Stinson Leonard Street Email: todd.martin@stinson.com Phone: (612)335-1409 This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

In our first episode, we explore virtual reality technology, and its ramifications in gaming, advertising, sports and the law, from the viewpoints of two entrepreneurs – Thong Nguyen of Roomera and Kelly Groehler of Alice Riot, and an up-to-speed attorney – Aalok Sharma of Stinson Leonard Street.

Todd Martin is a partner at Stinson Leonard Street, LLP., one of the largest law firms serving clients across the United States in a wide range of practice areas including Corporate Finance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Private Business, Product Liability, and Health Law. He has over 20 years of experience in insurance regulation, administrative law, and employee benefits and has worked with countless corporate legal departments of Fortune 500 companies. Currently, he advises insurers, third-party administrators, brokers, and employers on health plan regulatory concerns such as the Affordable Care Act.  Todd joins us today to share how his career as an attorney in the insurance industry began. He explains what Association Health Plans are and how they help organizations, agencies, and businesses offer affordable healthcare plans to their members. He also explains the regulatory and legal aspects associated with joining or creating a new association, what to consider when starting a new association, and future projections for federal and state regulatory laws regarding Association Health Plans.  “There must be a reason for the association to exist other than buying insurance.” - Todd Martin  Today on Spot On Insurance:  What is an Association Health Plan?  How Association Health Plans can help businesses lower the cost of offering health insurance to their organization members.  Laws and requirements associated with becoming an approved association.  How similar businesses can participate in Association Health Plans and how the laws are evolving regarding the rules on membership access.  Benefits of becoming a member of an Association.  How the Affordable Care Act has impacted Association Health Plan regulations.  Changes in laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.  What to consider when starting a new association.  Costs associated with starting an Association Health Plan.  How healthcare brokers can increase business awareness of Association Health Plans/ The estimated amount of time it takes to get an Association Health Plan ready to offer to members.  Factors that impact the healthcare savings for Association Health Plans.  Mitigating risks associated with the “death spiral concept.”  The importance of underwriting and reviewing new members to ensure the viability of association health plans.  Key Takeaways:  Connect with a good broker to learn what options are available for your association and members.  Consider the viability of your group for sponsoring a health plan.  Consider your state laws regarding health plan options.  Connect with Todd Martin:  Phone: (612) 335-1409  Email: Todd.Martin@Stinson.com  This episode was brought to you by…  Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share  Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues! 

In preparation for the upcoming Marketing Partner Forum, we recently sat down with Jill Weber, Chief Marketing Officer of Stinson Leonard Street, to talk with her about “metrics that matter,” the title of the session she will be co-hosting as part of that event.

Dan Oberdorfer and Nicole Faulkner work with Stinson Leonard Street, a business that offers complex regional and national practices in business and commercial litigation, corporate finance as well as employment, labor, and benefits amongst other areas. Dan is an attorney with experience in the field of counseling and litigating, including complex employment disputes, discrimination and harassment, and breach of contract. Nicole’s role as an Employment and Labor Law Associate is to advise employers dealing with corporate laws and policies such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Today, Dan and Nicole offer their sage advice to employers when it comes to dealing with medical marijuana in the workplace. They discuss the current political stance on marijuana from a national and local viewpoint, and what employers can and cannot do when it comes to employees who use marijuana. They also cite concrete examples and scenarios that provide real-world applications of the current policies.  “If an employee is showing up impaired or has medical marijuana on their person, those are not things the employer has to look the other way for.” – Nicole Faulkner    Today on Spot  On  Insurance:   Where are we right now when it comes to state level legislation with Marijuana?  Is it possible to have one consistent policy across different states?  How are the legal states addressing the employment-related issues?  Why laws on marijuana can be likened to those on alcohol.  Can an employer ask an employee to produce a medical marijuana card?  What do employers need to be careful of to avoid disability discrimination lawsuits?  Biggest mistakes employers make when handling medical marijuana in the workplace.  Key Takeaway:  The employer cannot discriminate against the employee for taking medical marijuana if it's a prescription.  Some states don't allow employers to fire someone for testing positive for marijuana use if they’re a registered user.  Marijuana is still not legal under Federal Law.  Connect with Dan Oberdorfer  Stinson Leonard Street  Phone: (612) 335 1832   Connect with Nicole Faulkner  Stinson Leonard Street  Phone: (612) 335 1675  This episode was brought to you by…  Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share  Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues! 

Join David Ackert as he interviews Jill Weber, who is Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Stinson Leonard Street and 2017 President of the Legal Marketing Association. In this episode of the Market Leaders Podcast, David and Jill discuss: - How Jill built a business development training program at Stinson that has been running for more than 12 years - Her key approaches to fostering cross-departmental collaboration that unites her firm's marketing and BD efforts - How she led an initiative to craft more compelling attorney bios that better connected her attorneys with new clients - Her method to keep teams focused on a common goal by showing how their roles fit into the overall picture How she made attorney branding a key element of Stinson's legal business development

Todd Martin is a partner at Stinson Leonard Street, LLP and has over 20 years of experience in employee benefits, transactions, insurance regulation, administrative law, and governance. He spent 7 of those 20 years working in the corporate legal group of a Fortune 500 insurer. One of his greatest achievements at Stinson is his ACA Status chart, a document designed to give a general overview of main mandates of the ACA. Todd serves to provide a practical approach to make sure clients understand the complex regulatory environment. In this episode, Todd shares his thoughts on the politics that surround the Affordable Healthcare Act. He shares his views and ideas on what makes it great and what makes it disagreeable, and explains why the healthcare industry is much more complex than meets the eye. He also dives into how the ACA has impacted the insurance industry.  “The ACA caused a fundamental shift in the way the health insurance marketplace worked.” – Todd Martin Today on Spot On Insurance:  What is the Affordable Care Act and what does it include? Why the ACA is not a health care act, but a health insurance act. Interplay of regulations within the Affordable Healthcare Act and the existing state regulations. Groups majorly impacted by the Act and how they were impacted. The different perspectives on the ACA and their respective outcomes. His insight on regulating the ACA at the local and state level. The challenge on resolving complex healthcare policies in a political environment. The impact of healthcare cost on health insurance. Points we need to focus on to make progress. What drives the cost of healthcare?  Key Takeaway:  Dealing with the cost of healthcare is incredibly difficult. The Affordable Care Act doesn't cover the entire field of regulation. The real solution does require cooperation and that can be challenging in a political environment.   Connect with Todd Martin  Stinson Leonard Street Benefits Notes Phone: (612) 335-1409     This episode was brought to you by… Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Joel Leviton is an intellectual property attorney and is part of Stinson Leonard Street, a company whose goal involves providing services on litigations and sophisticated transactions to both individual and large companies. Joel in particular helps brand-oriented companies protect, create, and develop their good brands. He makes sure his clients are guided with expert hands when it comes to trademark and copyright laws in the United States and across the globe. Because of this, he is considered an expert in handling trademark, copyright, and domain name disputes.  In this episode, Joel joins us to talk about how to protect and properly use brands and other intellectual property considerations. He’ll also share the different types of intellectual property and give a brief description on their similarities, differences, and the laws that govern them. “Intellectual Property ownership can really put a business at a competitive advantage.” –Joel Leviton  Today on Spot On Insurance:   The five different types of intellectual properties that exist. Copyright issues most businesses will run into. Can copyright apply to a compilation of different information? Unique areas of copyright that apply to business. Can copyright apply to ratings and scores? The difference between trademarks and copyright. Benefits of registering your trademark. What business owners need to be mindful of when it comes to trademarks. Why words are preferred from a legal standpoint when making a comparison. What businesses need to keep in mind when making claims. What is "puffery" and why it doesn't have to be supported. How effective is legal action in stopping copyright and trademark infringement? What you need to file a copyright lawsuit.  Key Takeaway: Your trademark is really a symbol of your reputation. A shirt is a shirt, but the right trademark can make it more marketable and profitable. When you own the copyright, you have exclusive rights to make copies of the copyright at work, revive it and create derivative works. Connect with Joel Leviton Stinson Leonard Street This episode was brought to you by… Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!   

Pete Thrane is a partner with the law firm of Stinson Leonard Street. He helps insurance businesses manage the legal, regulatory and corporate law challenges of their business. Pete handles insurance transactions, formation and dissolution of insurers, product distribution mechanisms, governance matters, product development, producer licensing and compliance matters. He joins me today to share his thoughts on dealing with regulators. He dives in on how to cooperate with regulators and shares some of his tips and strategies on how to make sure regulators don't contact you unless they have to.  “It is easy to forget, in the course of our everyday life, that we are in an incredibly regulated business, one that really involves every aspect of the law.” –Peter Thrane  Today on Spot On Insurance:  The regulations involved in insurance agency licensing. What insurance regulators are fundamentally all about. His general approach when dealing with regulators. The best way to get the regulator out from underneath the business of the licensee. What is regulatory reputation? The proper approach when regulators are calling upon two different categories: Agents licensing status and enforcement matters. When should you involve a lawyer? The general process regulators use to investigate and close a matter. If a disciplinary action is taken, how does that impact regulators in other states?  Key Takeaways: If you treat your customers well, you will not hear from regulators. Regulators don't respond well to adversarial approaches.  Connect with Peter Thrane: Stinson Leonard Street 612-335-1779 thrane@stinson.com This episode was brought to you by… Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Johnny Wang and Steve Cosentino are partners at Stinson Leonard Street, a company that provides services on litigations and sophisticated transactions to clients both individual and large companies. Johnny is an attorney whose responsibilities mainly cover domestic and international labor and employment with Stinson. Steve is focused on transactions related to technology, particularly on data center services, software licensing, data security, advertising, and outsourcing among other functions. Johnny and Steve join me today to give us a brief, yet informative overview of what it means to be a “gig economy worker” as well as the different legal practices involved compared to traditionally hired workers. They also talk about corporate responsibilities of companies who hire gig economy workers specifically on software and data security.  “Independent contractors need to be able to conduct their business and operate freely and independently.” – Johnny Wang Today on Spot On Insurance:   What a restrictive covenant is and the legal implications behind it. What do restrictive covenants look like in practice? What's an arbitration agreement and how does it link with the gig economy? The benefits and drawbacks to using arbitration agreements The legal issue regarding classification when it comes to gig economy workers. Legal issues around data security surrounding gig economy workers. Is a company legally responsible for a gig economy worker's data security? IP ownership and social networking account issues for gig economy workers. Key Takeaway: The more restrictions you put towards independent contractors, the easier it is for someone to come along and try to sue you for misclassification issues.  Connect with Jonny Wang  Website: Stinson.com Phone: 259.4531 Email: wang@stinson.com  Connect with Steve Cosentino Website: Stinson.com Phone: 691.2450 Email: cosentino@stinson.com This episode was brought to you by… Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!  

Steve Cosentino graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law with his Juris Doctor degree in 1997. He immediately began working at Stinson Leonard Street, LLC, where he currently serves as the company’s Chairman of the Intellectual Property and Technology Division. Steve joins me today to discuss one of the hottest topics circulating throughout the insurance industry: key legal issues that disruptive technology creates. He shares examples of new technology currently affecting the industry and we discuss how robo advisors and user interactive technologies have impacted the industry, and things you should consider before implementing certain technology services within your company. “There are repercussions to not handling a licensing component correctly.” – Steve Cosentino   Today on Spot On Insurance: How user interactive technology is changing the way users view and understand information about their insurance claims and policies. What telematics are and how these devices are impacting the way consumers and insurance companies communication information and report incidents. The use of mobile app technology to allow policy holders to submit claims. Big Data and mobile technology use throughout the industry causing challenges and legal concerns for consumers and companies to protect their data. How robo advisors are making an impact on the industry. Data collection, security, and privacy issues caused by disruptive technology. Startup compliance issues. What robo advisors are and their effects on liability issues. How disruptive technology affects licensing issues. Connect with Steve Cosentino: Website: Stinson.com Phone: (816) 691-2450 Email: cosentino@stinson.com  This episode was brought to you by… Spot On Insurance is brought to you by Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com.  Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!     

Catch Jill and Sally's sesson at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo, titled "Fast Forward: Driving Top-Line Revenue for Your Law Firm." Learn more at www.alanet.org/conf. Jill Weber is Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for Stinson Leonard Street, where she created Fast Forward®, a nationally recognized revenue program. Weber appears on the National Law Journal's "50 Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers" and was recognized as an "Unsung Legal Hero" by Minnesota Lawyer. She has received 22 local and national Legal Marketing Association (LMA) "Your Honor" awards. She currently serves on the LMA Board of Directors, and attended Harvard Law School's "Leadership in Law Firms" executive education program. Sally Schmidt is President of Schmidt Marketing, Inc. in Edina, MN, which offers marketing services to law firms. She was a founder and the first President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA). In 1994, she was inducted as a Fellow into the inaugural class of the College of Law Practice Management. Schmidt was also inducted into the LMA first Hall of Fame in 2007 and is the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Catch Jill and Sally's sesson at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo, titled "Fast Forward: Driving Top-Line Revenue for Your Law Firm." Learn more at www.alanet.org/conf.Jill Weber is Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for Stinson Leonard Street, where she created Fast Forward®, a nationally recognized revenue program. Weber appears on the National Law Journal's "50 Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers" and was recognized as an "Unsung Legal Hero" by Minnesota Lawyer. She has received 22 local and national Legal Marketing Association (LMA) "Your Honor" awards. She currently serves on the LMA Board of Directors, and attended Harvard Law School's "Leadership in Law Firms" executive education program.Sally Schmidt is President of Schmidt Marketing, Inc. in Edina, MN, which offers marketing services to law firms. She was a founder and the first President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA). In 1994, she was inducted as a Fellow into the inaugural class of the College of Law Practice Management. Schmidt was also inducted into the LMA first Hall of Fame in 2007 and is the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.