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🎧 Brach Eichler Talks is a New Jersey legal podcast that delivers timely and practical insights on healthcare law, labor & employment, litigation, corporate compliance, and state regulatory updates. Hosted by attorneys from Brach Eichler, each episode breaks down complex legal issues into clear conversations designed for healthcare providers, business owners, general counsel, and professionals navigating New Jersey law. From the latest changes in New Jersey healthcare regulations to labor enforcement trends, our episodes cover real-world challenges affecting employers, medical practices, and regulated industries. Whether you’re managing a surgery center, dealing with workplace policies, or preparing for compliance shifts, this podcast helps you stay informed and legally prepared. 🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. 🔗 Learn more and explore full episodes at BrachEichler.com/Insights

  1. Health Law Alert: Governor Sherrill Signs Law Granting Independent Practice Authority for Certain Advanced Practice Nurses

    4D AGO

    Health Law Alert: Governor Sherrill Signs Law Granting Independent Practice Authority for Certain Advanced Practice Nurses

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks Podcast, Brach Eichler healthcare attorneys discuss New Jersey’s new law granting independent practice authority to certain advanced practice nurses. The conversation covers who qualifies, the 5,000-hour requirement, prescribing authority, the grace period for eligible APNs, and what the law means for healthcare providers across the state. 📲 Read the full alert now at: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/health-law-alert-governor-sherrill-signs-law-granting-independent-practice-authority-for-certain-advanced-practice-nurses/ For more information, contact: John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.com Edward Hilzenrath, HLU Editor | 973.403.3114 | ehilzenrath@bracheichler.com Vanessa Coleman | 973.364.5208 | vcoleman@bracheichler.com *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific advice.

    5 min
  2. Healthcare Providers Must Update Their Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026

    MAR 31

    Healthcare Providers Must Update Their Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks podcast, we discuss a critical compliance deadline for healthcare providers: the February 16, 2026 requirement to update Notices of Privacy Practices to address protections for substance use disorder treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2. We break down what parts of the federal rule remain enforceable, when non-SUD providers may still be subject to Part 2 obligations, and what enforcement activity healthcare organizations should expect from DHHS and OCR. We also cover key practical considerations, including policy updates, staff training, and business associate agreement review. For additional information or assistance with your privacy and security program, including your business associate relationships and contracts, contact: Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, Member, Healthcare Law, ldornfeld@bracheichler.com, 973.403.3136 *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact Lani if you need specific advice.

    5 min
  3. New Jersey Amended Regulations: Indoor Air Notification and New RAP Media Component

    MAR 23

    New Jersey Amended Regulations: Indoor Air Notification and New RAP Media Component

    New Jersey’s environmental remediation rules have changed. In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks Podcast, we discuss recent NJDEP amendments to N.J.A.C. 7:26B, 7:26C, 7:26E, and 7:26F, including the creation of the new Indoor Air Notification Area (IANA) and important updates to the Remedial Action Permit (RAP) process. We break down what these changes mean for property owners, developers, environmental professionals, and others navigating compliance in New Jersey. 📲 To read the full alert, visit Brach Eichler’s website: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/new-jersey-amended-regulations-indoor-air-notification-and-new-rap-media-component/ If you have any questions about this article, please contact: - Frances B. Stella, Member and Chair, Environmental and Land Use Practice, at fstella@bracheichler.com or 973.403.3149 - Lindsay P. Cambron, Counsel, Environmental and Land Use Practice, at lcambron@bracheichler.com or 973.364.5232 *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

    4 min
  4. Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Extend Flexibilities for Certain Health Care Professionals Until April 2, 2026

    MAR 20

    Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Extend Flexibilities for Certain Health Care Professionals Until April 2, 2026

    In this episode, Brach Eichler attorneys discuss New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order No. 13, which extends certain temporary healthcare practice flexibilities until April 2, 2026. The episode explains what the extension means for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Physician Assistants (PAs), and providers practicing under temporary or foreign licenses, and highlights the steps healthcare providers and facilities should take now to prepare for the compliance deadline. The discussion also covers the possible impact of Senate Bill 2996, which could expand the scope of practice for certain experienced APNs in New Jersey. Featuring insights from John D. Fanburg, Carol Grelecki, Edward Hilzenrath, and Rebecca T. Falk of Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law Practice. For more information or to contact our Healthcare Practice, visit  https://www.bracheichler.com/practices/health-law/ 📲 Read the entire alert now: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/governor-sherrill-signs-executive-order-to-extend-flexibilities-for-certain-health-care-professionals-until-april-2-2026/ *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

    5 min
  5. HIPAA Enforcement Agency Announces “Landmark Enforcement Program” for SUD Treatment Records – Take Action Now

    MAR 16

    HIPAA Enforcement Agency Announces “Landmark Enforcement Program” for SUD Treatment Records – Take Action Now

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks podcast, we discuss a new enforcement initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights focused on the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2. Healthcare providers may face added compliance obligations when SUD treatment records are received, maintained, used, or disclosed alongside HIPAA-protected information. We cover what OCR’s new enforcement program means, how investigations may be triggered, and the practical steps providers should take now to review policies, identify impacted records, update notices, and train staff. If your organization needs guidance on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, privacy policies, breach response, or Notice of Privacy Practices updates, contact Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/hipaa-enforcement-agency-announces-landmark-enforcement-program-for-sud-treatment-records-take-action-now/ *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

    5 min
  6. NOW is the Time to Consider a Commercial Property Tax Appeal!

    MAR 13

    NOW is the Time to Consider a Commercial Property Tax Appeal!

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks Podcast, we discuss why now may be the right time for commercial property owners and net lease tenants to consider a 2026 New Jersey commercial property tax appeal. We cover the upcoming New Jersey tax appeal deadlines, how shifts in assessed-to-market value ratios may create opportunities to reduce real estate taxes, and why properties located in revaluation or reassessment towns may warrant a closer look. We also explain Brach Eichler’s no-cost, no-obligation review process and available fee arrangements. 📲 Click here to view the 2026 New Jersey Revaluations/Reassessments List by County: https://www.bracheichler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brach-Eichler-Real-Estate-Tax-Appeals-2026-New-Jersey-Revaluations-and-Reassessments-By-County.pdf 📲 Read the full alert now at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/now-is-the-time-to-consider-a-commercial-property-tax-appeal-2026/   For an immediate review of your tax assessment, or if you receive a municipal complaint seeking to increase your tax assessment, contact: - Daniel J. Pollak, Esq., Member and Chair, Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice at https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/daniel-pollak/ - Michael A. Rienzi, Esq., Counsel, Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice at https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/michael-a-rienzi/   *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

    3 min
  7. Waivers for Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances Expire

    MAR 12

    Waivers for Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances Expire

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks podcast, we discuss Brach Eichler’s March 2026 Healthcare Law Update article, “Waivers for Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances Expire.” Effective February 16, 2026, New Jersey licensed providers must conduct an in-person physical examination before prescribing Schedule II controlled dangerous substances, subject to limited exceptions. We cover the impact of the expiration of COVID-19-era waivers, the ongoing requirements for telemedicine prescribing, and the exception that applies to certain stimulant prescriptions for minors under 18. For more information, contact: - Caroline J. Patterson | https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/caroline-j-patterson/ - Edward J. Yun | https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/edward-j-yun/ - Andrew M. Kuder | https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/andrew-m-kuder/ Visit BrachEichler.com for more legal insights and resources. *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

    3 min
  8. AI Risks: Court Holds Attorney Client Privilege Waived By Client’s Use of AI App

    MAR 11

    AI Risks: Court Holds Attorney Client Privilege Waived By Client’s Use of AI App

    In this episode of the Brach Eichler Talks Podcast, we discuss the February 2026 legal alert, “AI Risks: Court Holds Attorney-Client Privilege Waived By Client’s Use of AI App.” We cover a recent federal court decision in United States v. Heppner and what it means for organizations and individuals using generative AI tools to assist with legal or business matters. The episode explores how entering confidential or sensitive information into publicly accessible AI platforms may put attorney-client privilege at risk, why this decision is an important warning for employers and businesses, and what steps organizations should take now to strengthen AI governance and workplace compliance. 📲 Read the full alert now at https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/ai-risks-court-holds-attorney-client-privilege-waived-by-clients-use-of-ai-app/ For questions about AI governance, workplace compliance, or developing an AI use policy tailored to your organization, contact: - Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC – https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/lani-m-dornfeld/ - Jay Sabin, Esq. – https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/jay-sabin/ Visit BrachEichler.com for more legal insights and resources. *This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.

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🎧 Brach Eichler Talks is a New Jersey legal podcast that delivers timely and practical insights on healthcare law, labor & employment, litigation, corporate compliance, and state regulatory updates. Hosted by attorneys from Brach Eichler, each episode breaks down complex legal issues into clear conversations designed for healthcare providers, business owners, general counsel, and professionals navigating New Jersey law. From the latest changes in New Jersey healthcare regulations to labor enforcement trends, our episodes cover real-world challenges affecting employers, medical practices, and regulated industries. Whether you’re managing a surgery center, dealing with workplace policies, or preparing for compliance shifts, this podcast helps you stay informed and legally prepared. 🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. 🔗 Learn more and explore full episodes at BrachEichler.com/Insights

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