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Senior Living & Long Term Care

Our Senior Living and Long Term Care Team is a regionally and nationally recognized practice devoted to the representation of seniors housing and long term care clients for all of their needs: regulatory, compliance, risk management, transactional, employment, IP, litigation, tax, and real estate.   

Regulatory/Operations

Our in-depth industry knowledge coupled with our understanding of your business makes us ideal partners. We advise clients in survey preparation, investigations, deficiency citations and enforcement response, plans of correction, immediate jeopardy citations, imposition of license conditions, revocation and termination actions, certificates of need, Medicare/Medicaid fraud claims, abuse allegations, licensing, admission agreements, resident discharges, medical director agreements, management agreements, HIPAA compliance, fair housing, and other complex matters.

Government and Compliance Investigations

With a former federal prosecutor on our team, we have a unique perspective on management and defense of government investigations including False Claims Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for our clients with operations outside of the U.S.

Transactional

Our Health Care Transactions Team has particular experience in all aspects of long term care and senior housing transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, project-based financings, accounts receivable financings, management agreements, development agreements, and more. The members of our Approvalign® licensure team assist owners and operators throughout the U.S. in securing in a timely and cost-efficient manner the licensing authorizations needed to close their transactions and operate their business.

Labor and Employment

We have experienced and practical lawyers who can defend against all types of labor and employment disputes. We help develop, train, implement and update policies to ensure you are meeting best practices — providing risk management strategies and counseling to employers to help navigate potential claims.

Litigation

Our practical and efficient approach to litigation and our industry knowledge, allows us to defend clients against the full spectrum of adverse federal, state and civil actions. We defend providers against private party claims, state and federal actions, wrongful death, abuse and neglect allegations, professional negligence, licensing board actions, and unlawful employment practice claims.

Client Services

Because of our understanding of the post-acute/senior housing industry, we can expertly and promptly navigate the complex regulatory, operational, and employment challenges faced by our clients. Our team’s knowledge and experience in this industry is unparalleled. Our lawyers are members, leaders, and frequent presenters at regional and national trade organizations such as the American Health Lawyer Association (AHLA), American Health Care Association (AHCA), LeadingAge, Argentum, and National Association of Home Care and Hospice.

Some of the unique services we offer include:

  • Purchase and Sale of Operations and Real Estate 
  • Certificates of Need and Licensing
  • Health Care Facility Finance and Leases
  • Management Agreements and Operation.

Transfer Agreements

  • Risk Management and Managed Risk Agreements
  • Admission Agreements, Policies and Procedures, and Resident Handbooks
  • Reimbursement Issues and Recoupment Issues
  • Surrogate Decision Making for Healthcare and End of Life
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Fair Housing Issues
  • Resident Rights Issues, including Discharge Proceedings
  • False Claims Act Defense
  • Defense of License Conditions and

Revocation Matters

  • Abuse Investigations and Management
  • Arbitration Agreements
  • Appealing and Disputing Civil Monetary Penalties
  • Coordination and Risk Sharing Agreements Under Value Based Payment Reform Systems
  • Managed Care Contract Negotiations

Recognition 

Our Senior Living & Long Term Care Team is recognized in Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a “highly regarded healthcare group” for its “extensive experience in regulatory compliance issues such as HIPAA, Certificate of Needs mandates, and both Medicaid and Medicare fraud claims.” One client enthused, “they are excellent,” further adding that “they are very strong on the regulatory front, very responsive and have a sense of urgency.” 

  • Women in Leadership: Senior Living & Care
  • Awards_Best Law Firms 2023
  • Chambers USA Leading Firm 2022

Contacts

  • Carin A. Marney
    D.206.223.7273
    marneyc@lanepowell.com
  • Gabriela Sanchez
    D.503.778.2172
    sanchezg@lanepowell.com

Related Practices & Industries

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate, Securities, and M&A
  • Government Law
  • Health Care Transactions
  • Investigations, Compliance & White Collar
  • Labor, Employment & Benefits
  • Real Estate
  • Tax
  • Wage & Hour

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Experience

  • Koss v. Norwood
    305 F. Supp. 3d 897 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    Lead class counsel for a class of impoverished individuals in the State of Illinois meeting long delays in the processing of their applications for long term care Medicaid benefits. 
  • WHCA v. Dreyfus
    Case No. WL 2432005U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
    Order granting motion for temporary restraining order enjoining Medicaid rate cuts by the state of Washington.
  • Washington Health Care Association v. Arnold-Williams, et al.
    601 F. Supp. 2d 1224 U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Order invalidating legislation requiring assisted living providers to retain Medicaid residents after termination of their Medicaid contracts in violation of the Contracts Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Naylor et al. v. Sunwest Management Inc. et al.
    Case No.  0703-03248Multnomah County Circuit Court
    Obtained dismissal of a class action complaint against a number of long-term care facilities and their management company brought by residents for violation of the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
  • Steele v. Extendicare Health Services, Inc. et al
    Represented Extendicare and several affiliated companies in a series of class action lawsuits in Washington, Minnesota and Wisconsin regarding, among other allegations, misrepresentation of the standard of care provided to residents.
  • Alicia Nunnery as Personal Representative of the Estate of Clem Nunnery v. Evergreen Kitsap, LLC and Extendicare Homes Inc d/b/a Aldercrest Health & Rehabilitation
    Represented Extendicare Homes Inc. in allegations of neglect and wrongful death allegedly due to an infected bed sore and  failure to properly monitor. The four-week jury trial resulted in a defense verdict.
  • Mark J. Nielsen as Personal Representative of the Estate of Clayton D. Nielsen v. Northwest Care West Seattle Inc, d/b/a Park West Care Center
    Represented Northwest Care West Seattle, Inc. in a jury trial.
  • Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. Portfolio Financing, Entity Restructuring and Acquisition
    Counseled Brookdale Senior Living in connection with separate FNMA and FHLMC portfolio financings, and assisted with entity restructuring after the major acquisition of a Washington-based company that is, like Brookdale, an owner/operator of senior living facilities on a nationwide basis.
  • The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Wrongful Death Suit
    Case No. 4:11 cv-00059-MHW Idaho
    Defended Good Samaritan against a lawsuit by a surviving son for the wrongful death of his mother, alleging negligent care.
  • Washington Health Care Association, et al. v. Dreyfus, et al.
    Case No. CV09-5395-RBLU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Represented the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) and a number of Washington skilled nursing homes in a federal lawsuit which challenged the validity of a cut in Medicare reimbursement rates.
  • Steele v. Extendicare Health Services, Inc.
    Case No. 607 F.Supp.2d 1226 U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Represented the defendant, obtaining an order dismissing class action claims under the Washington Consumer Protection Act in the context of long term care.
  • Estate of Margarette E. Eckstein v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
    Case No. 2009 WL 1605312 U.S. District  Court, Eastern District of Washington
    Arbitration Agreement enforced in context of claim against nursing facility.
  • In re Zielinski 
    Obtained dismissal of appeal from involuntary discharge brought by disgruntled and highly disruptive assisted living resident.
  • National senior living healthcare provider
    Recovered millions of dollars owed to providers from residents, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial and government related insurance companies.
  • Senior housing management companies
    Provide regulatory advice and guidance on HIPAA compliance.
  • Complex Involuntary Discharge — Dangerous Resident
    Represented skilled nursing facility in administrative hearing where resident was involuntarily discharged from facility for ongoing dangerous conduct that included death threats against facility’s administrator and violent conduct directed at vulnerable residents.
  • Insurance Reimbursement Dispute
    Represented national senior living and long term care owners against claim processing contractor related to processor’s negligent and untimely claims processing and unpaid claims.
  • Law Enforcement and Nursing Board Investigation Related to Resident's Death
    Represented skilled nursing facility and its nurse related to law enforcement and Nursing Board investigation of complaint of alleged crime related to the death of a skilled nursing facility resident.
  • Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
    Defended residential care facility employer against former caregiver employee’s whistleblower retaliation lawsuit, related to Department of Human Services’ investigation of alleged resident abuse. Employee claimed employer retaliated against and terminated employee because employee reported alleged safety and resident abuse violations to the DHS.
  • Wrongful Death Civil Lawsuit / DHS Neglect / Abuse Hearing
    After defending assisted living community in week-long administrative hearing against Department of Human Services’ penalty and finding of abuse related to death of resident, defended same assisted living facility against civil lawsuit wrongful death allegations based on same underlying incident.
  • Employee Sexual Abuse of Resident
    Defended skilled nursing facility against state agency findings that alleged facility had subjected vulnerable facility residents to sexual abuse by failing to take appropriate actions to prevent, detect, investigate and report alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by a rogue former employee/caregiver. 
  • Ransomware Attack
    Represented skilled nursing facility with respect to a ransomware incident, including investigation of incident, HIPAA breach analysis and notice issues, and appropriate mitigation and response issues.
  • Successfully represented multiple providers in complex resident transfer cases.
    Successfully represented multiple providers in complex resident transfer cases involving resident behavioral and/or payment issues.
  • Counsel client on business, regulatory and resident matters
    Counsel client on business, regulatory and resident matters.
  • Provide effective risk management strategies involving contentious resident issues
    Provide effective risk management strategies involving contentious resident issues.
  • Successfully resolved complex case involving license revocation for long term care provider
    Assisted a long term care provider in successfully resolving complex case involving license revocation and replacement of management companies. Matter involved defending client in an Oregon Department of Justice Uniform Trade Practices Act investigation, resolving related elder abuse litigation, and sale of facilities.
  • Prestige Care, Inc. Joint Venture With Moda Health
    Advised Prestige Care in the formation of a joint venture with Moda Health involving ProPac and Payless pharmacy businesses.
  • Prestige Care, Inc. Home Health Services Joint Venture
    Advised Prestige Care, Inc. in the formation of a home health services joint venture.
  • Adverse Survey / Statement of Deficiencies — Alleged Sexual Abuse
    Represented skilled nursing survey in appeal and independent informal dispute resolution of survey (immediate jeopardy) findings and related imposition of penalties, related to allegations that facility failed to ensure residents were safe from sexual abuse, including alleged resident-on-resident abuse.
  • Adverse Survey / Statement of Deficiencies — Alleged Neglect Abuse
    Represent skilled nursing survey in informal dispute resolution of survey (immediate jeopardy) findings and related imposition of penalties, related to allegations that facility failed to ensure residents were safe from abuse through neglect (related to allegations of inadequate care planning and response to change of condition).
  • Negligence / Wrongful Lawsuit
    Defended assisted living / memory care community and management company against claims that community negligently failed to take appropriate precautions to address certain risks associated with resident’s alleged conditions, including dementia, resulting in an injury that allegedly caused the resident’s death.
  • Complex Involuntary Discharge — Resident Non-Payment
    Represented assisted living facility in administrative hearing where resident was involuntarily discharged for non-payment of fees, but where resident argued that discharge was nonetheless retaliatory. 
  • Complex Involuntary Discharge — Resident Exceeded Facility’s Level of Care
    Represented assisted living facility in administrative hearing where resident was involuntarily discharged because resident’s complex medical condition had deteriorated to the point where resident required higher level of care that community could provide.
  • Agency Imposition of License Conditions
    Defended adult foster home against Department of Human Services in contested case matter to oppose DHS’ imposition of conditions on license. Negotiated terms and conditions to lift of conditions.
  • Protection of Employer’s Employees — Anti-Harassment Protection Order
    Represented administrator of assisted living facility to obtain anti-harassment protection order against involuntarily discharged resident who threatened to murder administrator. Employer also retained security guards related to this matter.
  • Reporting Employee Misconduct to Regulatory Agencies
    Represented northwest employer in analyzing issues related to misconduct committed by former employee who is regulated by various agencies, and assisting employer to through process of reporting to various regulatory agencies.
  • HIPAA Issues Implicated by Witness Subpoena
    Represented national senior living and long term care provider with respect to HIPAA and other privacy concerns implicated when its medical staff was subpoenaed to testify as a third-party witness in a lawsuit. Negotiated with counsel in the preparation and entry of an appropriate Protective Order, including appropriate procedures to comply with HIPAA and otherwise comply with privacy rights and duties.
  • Judgement — Unpaid Fees
    Represented national owner of nursing communities to obtain judgment against estate of former resident to collect unpaid fees for services provided to resident.
  • Provide risk management strategies and regulatory advice related to abuse complaints, including sexual abuse
    Provide risk management strategies and regulatory advice related to abuse complaints, including sexual abuse.
  • Prestige Care, Inc. $41M Real Estate Term Loan
    Represented Prestige Care in its acquisition of a $41M real estate term loan.
  • Prestige Care, Inc. Sale of Joint Venture Interest in Hospice Provider
    Represented Prestige Care in its sale of a joint venture interest in a hospice provider.

Our Insights

  • May 10, 2023Event / CLE
    Hot Legal Issues and Updates for Senior Living and Long Term Organizations, Providers, and Employers
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 3, 2023Event / CLE
    Resident Privacy and Security in a Technology-Focused World: Social Media, Telehealth, Scammers and More
    Oregon Health Care Association | Virtual
  • March 2, 2023Event / CLE
    Developing Effective Staff Screening Procedures in Long Term Care and Immigration Options for Addressing Shortages
    American Health Law Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • March 1, 2023Event / CLE
    Welcome and Introduction
    American Health Law Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • March 1, 2023Event / CLE
    Case Law Update (SNF, AL, HH)
    American Health Law Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • February 22, 2023News
    Nathanson Quoted in Law360 Article 'PE, REITs Singled Out In Proposed Nursing Home Disclosures'
    In the News
  • February 15, 2023Event / CLE
    Senior Living February Breakfast
    National Association for Industrial and Office Parks | Seattle, Washington
  • January 26, 2023Event / CLE
    Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate Anatomy of a Transaction
    LeadingAge Oregon | Portland, Oregon
  • January 26, 2023Event / CLE
    Managing Employee Performance in Legally Risky Situations
    LeadingAge Oregon | Portland, Oregon
  • November 16, 2022Publication
    CMS Issues Revised Long Term Care Surveyor Guidance on Arbitration Agreement Requirements
    American Health Law Association
  • November 3, 2022News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2023
    Awards & Honors
  • November 3, 2022News
    Sanchez Quoted in Senior Housing News Article 'Possible Marijuana Reform Puts Senior Living Industry at Cannabis Crossroads'
    In the News
  • November 2, 2022Publication
    HHS Revises the Nursing Facility Special Focus Facility Program
    American Health Law Association
  • September 19, 2022News
    Adams Joins Senior Living & Long Term Care and Commercial Litigation Teams
    Firm Announcement
  • June 14-16, 2022Event / CLE
    Culturally Competent Care: The Key to Enhancing Compliance, Satisfaction, and Morale
    LeadingAge Washington | Spokane, Washington
  • June 1, 2022News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2022 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • May 12, 2022Event / CLE
    Hot Regulatory and Employment Law Issues in the Senior Living Industry
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 12, 2022Event / CLE
    Culturally Competent Care: The Key to Enhancing Compliance, Satisfaction, and Morale
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 9, 2022News
    Lane Powell Featured in The Recorder Article 'Lane Powell Launches Health Care Transactions Team With 8-Lawyer Boutique'
    In the News
  • May 5, 2022News
    Health Care Transactions Boutique Firm The Nathanson Group PLLC to Join Lane Powell
    Firm Announcement
  • February 24, 2022Event / CLE
    Construction Contracts and Risk in the Post-Acute Care and Senior Housing Industry
    American Health Law Association | Orlando, Florida
  • February 23, 2022Event / CLE
    Long Term Care and the Law
    American Health Law Association | Orlando, Florida
  • February 23, 2022Event / CLE
    Transactions and the Second Half of the Marathon–Getting Senior Living Transactions From Executed Purchase Agreement to and Past Closing
    American Health Law Association | Orlando, Florida
  • January 18, 2022Event / CLE
    In-Home Care Council Meeting
    Oregon Health Care Association | Virtual
  • December 15, 2021Publication
    Washington Court of Appeals Issues Important Decision on Arbitration Agreements in Long Term Care Setting
    Senior Living & Long Term Care Legal Update
  • November 10, 2021Event / CLE
    The Care and Feeding of State and Federal Regulators: Licensee Best Practices
    Oregon Health Care Association Annual Convention | Portland, Oregon
  • November 4, 2021News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2022
    Awards & Honors
  • October 11, 2021Event / CLE
    Safe and Responsible Neuropsychological Practice During an Epidemic and Public Health Emergency
    Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society | Virtual
  • October 7, 2021Event / CLE
    A Licensee’s Guide to State and Federal Regulatory Interactions
    LeadingAge Oregon | Virtual
  • September 14, 2021Event / CLE
    Implementing Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
    LeadingAge | Virtual
  • September 3, 2021News
    Kara Backus Featured in Law360 Article ‘Employee Benefits Attorney Rejoins Lane Powell in Portland’
    In the News
  • September 1, 2021News
    Experienced Employee Benefits Attorney Backus Rejoins Lane Powell
    Firm Announcement
  • August 20, 2021Event / CLE
    COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policies for Employees and Reasonable Accommodation
    LeadingAge Washington | Virtual
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 27, 2021News
    Sanchez Quoted in McKnight’s Long Term Care News Article ‘Oregon Law May Prevent Operators From Mandating COVID Vaccines for Some Workers; Colorado Mandates Testing of Unvaccinated Workers’
    In the News
  • June 24, 2021Event / CLE
    Marijuana and Hemp Regulatory Implications in Post-Acute and Hospice Care
    South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | Virtual
  • June 15, 2021Event / CLE
    Strict Liability for Your Employee’s Discrimination – Can You Be Held Responsible?
    LeadingAge Washington Conference & Expo | Virtual
  • June 15, 2021Event / CLE
    COVID-19 in Senior Care: Lessons Learned
    LeadingAge Washington Conference & Expo | Virtual
  • June 1, 2021Event / CLE
    Marijuana and the Workplace: Issues and Best Practices for Senior Living Employers
    South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | Virtual
  • May 27, 2021Event / CLE
    COVID-19 Vaccinations: Legal and Practical Considerations for Employers
    Washington Health Care Association Annual Convention | Virtual
  • May 26, 2021Event / CLE
    Creating & Supporting a Culture of Respect and Inclusion
    Washington Health Care Association Annual Convention | Virtual
  • May 20, 2021News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2021 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • May 13, 2021Event / CLE
    COVID-19 in Senior Care: Lessons Learned
    LeadingAge Oregon | Virtual
  • April 29, 2021News

    Duffy and Sanchez Reappointed to American Health Law Association Leadership Roles

    Awards & Honors
  • March 3, 2021Event / CLE
    What the New Administration Means to the Long Term Care Industry
    American Health Law Association | Virtual
  • March 2, 2021Event / CLE
    Assisted Living Virtual In-House Counsel Roundtable
    American Health Law Association | Virtual
  • January 5, 2021News
    Marney Appointed to LeadingAge Legal Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • December 15, 2020Event / CLE
    Vaccine Administration to Employees, Residents, and Others in the Long Term Care Context
    American Health Law Association | Virtual
  • November 5, 2020News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • October 27, 2020Event / CLE
    Hemp: The New Alternative to Marijuana in Senior Care?
    LeadingAge Washington Healing Together Conference & Expo | Virtual
  • October 27, 2020Event / CLE
    Crisis Management 101: How to Anticipate and Handle High-Stakes Issues (including COVID-19) in the Senior Living Industry
    LeadingAge Washington Healing Together Conference & Expo | Virtual
  • October 27, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment Issues re. Oregon DHS' Electronic Visit Verification (Federal Cures Act)
    Oregon Health Care Association | Virtual
  • September 30, 2020Event / CLE
    Employer Considerations 
    LeadingAge Oregon Annual Meeting | Virtual
  • September 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment in the Age of COVID-19: Employee Testing, Time Off, Accommodations and Other Issues
    Washington Health Care Association Fall Conference | Virtual
  • September 15, 2020Event / CLE
    Risk Management and Compliance Strategies in a COVID World
    Oregon Health Care Association Annual Convention | Virtual
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 6, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment Law in a COVID-19 World: Employee Testing, Sick Leave and More
    Oregon Health Care Association Senior Housing and Independent Living Conference | Virtual
  • July 21, 2020News
    Duffy Featured on Oyster’s ‘Leadership is No Accident’ Podcast
    In the News
  • July 9, 2020News
    Duffy Quoted in Thomson Reuters Article ‘Insurers Curb Coverage, Hike Rates for Strained Senior Care Market’
    In the News
  • June 15, 2020Event / CLE
    COVID-19 Liability for Long Term Care Providers
    American Health Law Association | Podcast
  • May 27, 2020News
    Duffy Quoted in McKnight’s Long Term Care News Article ‘Nursing Homes Continue Fight for Legal Immunity’
    In the News
  • May 20, 2020Event / CLE
    Crisis Management: How to Prepare For and Manage Crisis Events
    Washington Health Care Association Annual Convention | Virtual Series
  • May 14, 2020News
    Duffy Quoted in Time Magazine Article ‘'A License for Neglect.' Nursing Homes Are Seeking — and Winning — Immunity Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic’
    In the News
  • May 10, 2020News
    Duffy Quoted in Barron’s Article ‘Residents Fear Nursing-Home Legal Immunity Amid Crisis’
    In the News
  • April 27, 2020Publication
    EEOC Says Employers Can Require COVID-19 Testing
    COVID-19 Resource
  • April 23, 2020Event / CLE
    The CARES Act & Other Financial Relief Programs for Senior Living and Care Providers
    Lane Powell | Webinar
  • April 23, 2020 News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2020 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • April 3, 2020Event / CLE
    COVID-19: Employment FAQs for Senior Housing & Care Providers
    Lane Powell | Webinar
  • April 1, 2020 News
    Sanchez Quoted in Senior Housing News Article ‘COVID-19 Changes ‘All Protocols’ for Senior Living Admissions, Creates Legal Gray Areas’
    In the News
  • March 30, 2020Event / CLE
    Marketing or Social Networking
    Health Care Compliance Association Compliance Institute | Nashville, Tennessee
  • March 28, 2020Publication
    Why Everyone CARES About SBA Loans: Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Relief for ‘Small’ Businesses
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 25, 2020Publication
    Independent Living COVID-19 Update
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 13, 2020Publication
    COVID-19 Employment FAQ’s for Long Term Care and Senior Living Providers
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 10, 2020Publication
    Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 20-06: What It Means for Senior Living and Long Term Care Providers
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 2, 2020Publication
    Legal Considerations for Senior Care and Living Providers in Light of COVID-19
    COVID-19 Resource
  • February 19, 2020News
    Brecht Quoted in McKnight's Long Term Care News Article 'Expert Warns of Bigger Fines for Leave-Law Violations if Communication, Training Don’t Improve'
    In the News
  • January 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment Law Workshop
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • January 15, 2020Event / CLE
    Who Decides? Surrogate Decision-Making in Assisted Living Communities
    Washington Health Care Association Winter Conference | Olympia, Washington
  • December 30, 2019News
    Sanchez Appointed Board Member for the Vital Life Foundation
    Awards & Honors
  • December 23, 2019News
    Sanchez Appointed to LeadingAge Legal Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • December 3, 2019Event / CLE
    Crisis Management 101: How to Anticipate and Handle High-Stakes Issues in the Senior Living Industry
    LeadingAge Washington | SeaTac, Washington
  • November 21, 2019News
    Lane Powell Receives Oregon Health Care Association’s Outstanding Business Partner of the Year Award
    Awards & Honors
  • November 19, 2019Event / CLE
    Best Practices for Involuntary Discharge of Residents
    Oregon Health Care Association’s Annual Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • October 22, 2019Event / CLE
    Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Program
    LeadingAge Washington | Des Moines, Washington
  • October 10, 2019Event / CLE
    Hot Topics in Life Planned Communities
    LeadingAge Oregon Annual Leadership Conference | Agate Beach, Oregon
  • September 24-26, 2019Event / CLE
    Fall Conference
    Idaho Health Care Association & Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
  • September 10, 2019Event / CLE
    Post-Survey Process & Appeals
    Washington Health Care Association Survey Boot Camp | Des Moines, Washington
  • September 10, 2019Event / CLE
    The Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act: Applications in the IL and Senior Housing Environment
    Oregon Health Care Association Senior Retirement Housing Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 17, 2019News
    Duffy Recognized as National Legal Influencer by The Business Journals
    Awards & Honors
  • July 16, 2019Event / CLE
    Employment Hot Topics and Best Practices for In-Home Care and Home Health Agencies
    Oregon Health Care Association In-Home Care Committee Meeting | Portland, Oregon
  • May 22, 2019Event / CLE
    Death With Dignity Issues for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities
    Washington Health Care Association | Vancouver, Washington
  • May 16, 2019Event / CLE
    The Dos and Don'ts of the Post-Survey Process
    LeadingAge Oregon | Portland, Oregon
  • April 23-26, 2019Event / CLE
    LEAD Assisted Living Executive Training Program
    Washington Health Care Association | Des Moines, Washington
  • April 17, 2019Event / CLE
    Involuntary Discharge of Residents: Challenges, Considerations and Best Practices
    Oregon Health Care Association Social Services Director Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • April 16, 2019Event / CLE
    HIPAA Protocols and Procedures for In-Home Care Agencies
    Oregon Health Care Association In-Home Care Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • April 8, 2019Event / CLE
    Creating a Compliance Plan in the New Post-Acute World
    Health Care Compliance Association | Boston
  • March 12-14, 2019Event / CLE
    Assisted Living Nurse Academy
    Washington Health Care Association | Seattle
  • March 7, 2019Event / CLE
    Involuntary Discharge of Residents: Challenges, Considerations and Best Practices 
    Oregon Health Care Association Spring Expo | Salem, Oregon
  • February 27-March 1, 2019Event / CLE
    Long Term Care and the Law Conference
    American Health Lawyers Association | Phoenix, Arizona
  • January 30, 2019Publication
    The 2018 Farm Bill, Hemp, and Senior Living
    American Health Law Association
  • September 27, 2018Event / CLE

    The Confluence of Media Relations and Law in Senior Living and Care

    LeadingAge | Portland, Oregon
  • September 27, 2018Event / CLE
    IHCA/WHCA Fall Conference
    Idaho Health Care Association & Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • June 15, 2018Event / CLE
    Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit
    Oregon Health Care Association | Wilsonville, Oregon
  • May 20-23Event / CLE
    2018 LeadingAge Oregon Annual Conference
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • April 4, 2018Event / CLE
    Senior Living Administrator Training: Resident Rights, Decision Making
    Washington Health Care Association | Webinar
  • March 1, 2018Event / CLE
    ‘Lucky to be in LTC’ Spring Expo
    Oregon Health Care Association | Eugene, Oregon
  • February 28-March 2, 2018Event / CLE
    Long Term Care and the Law Conference
    American Health Lawyers Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • February 1, 2018Publication
    Cyber-Threat Reduction: How Employee Policies and Practices Can Help Senior Living and Long Term Care Employers Bolster Privacy and Data Security
    PALS Advisor
  • January 19, 2018Event / CLE
    Fair Housing Act Compliance In-House Training
    Continuing Care Retirement Community | Oregon
  • October 31, 2017Event / CLE
    Legal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers and Families
    Oregon Health Care Association | Webinar
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • July 12, 2017Publication
    Health Information Data Security: Low-Tech Action in the Trenches to Thwart High-Tech Threats
    Oregon Business Magazine
  • May 23, 2017Event / CLE
    The Requirements of Participation — What You Need to Know Now
    Washington Health Care Association | Tacoma, Washington
  • May 22, 2017Event / CLE
    Employment Law for Senior Living and Long Term Care Employers: Hot Issues on Hiring, Discipline and Whistleblowing
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 11, 2017Event / CLE
    Social Media in Senior Living: The Intersection of Marketing and Privacy
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • April 20, 2017Event / CLE
    Winter is Coming! The New Home Health Conditions of Participation: An Overview and Best Practices for Crossing the Finish Line!
    Oregon Association for Home Care | Redmond, Oregon
  • April 6, 2017Event / CLE
    Fair Housing Law and Assisted Living Communities — Overview, Key Lessons and Impact on the Discharge Process
    Washington Health Care Association | Webinar
  • April 3, 2017Publication
    Ransomware and Long Term Care: How the Threat of Holding Patient Records Hostage Impacts HIPAA Analysis
    PALS
  • March 26, 2017Event / CLE
    CMS Final Rule: Reform of Requirement for Long Term Care Facilities
    Health Care Compliance Association | National Harbor, Maryland
  • January 31, 2017Event / CLE
    American Seniors Housing Association 2017 Annual Meeting
    American Seniors Housing Association | Palm Springs, California
  • December 21, 2016Publication
    OCR’s 2016 Ransomware ‘Guidance’: A Health Care Provider’s New Best Friend?
    Health Care Liability & Litigation
  • November 7, 2016Publication
    Ransomware Cyber Security Threat Tests Providers’ Defenses
    Provider Magazine
  • October 26, 2016Event / CLE
    Legal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers and Families
    Oregon Health Care Association | Webinar
  • October 21, 2016Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Announces New Rule on Attorney-Client Privilege: Post-Employment Communications Between Corporate Counsel and Former Employees Are Discoverable
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • October 5, 2016Publication
    New Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Effective January 1
    Senior Living and Long Term Care Legal Update
  • September 19, 2016Event / CLE
    Employment Law for Employers: Hot Issues on Hiring, Discipline and Workers Compensation
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • September 13, 2016Publication
    Don’t Wait: Review Your Company’s Arbitration Agreement Now
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • May 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Resident Sexuality and Consent in Long Term Care; Modern Technology in Long Term Care: Uses and Regulatory Implications
    Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
  • May 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Right-to-Die Issues in Senior Care and Housing
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 5, 2016Publication
    Increased Ransomware Attacks and Phase 2 HIPAA Audits: Two Closely-Related Issues for Long Term Care Providers
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • May 3, 2016Event / CLE
    Right-to-Die Issues in Senior Care and Housing
    LeadingAge California | Palm Springs, California
  • April 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Long Term Care: The Mystery of Repayment
    Health Care Compliance Association | Las Vegas, Nevada
  • April 1, 2016Publication
    Department of Justice Launches 10 Regional Elder Justice Task Forces
    Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Legal Update
  • March 15, 2016Publication
    Oregon’s Statutory Peer Review Privilege for Health Care Providers: What It Is and How to Not Waive It
    Litigation Journal
  • March 4, 2016Event / CLE
    Working Effectively With Long Term Care and Senior Housing Communities
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • March 3, 2016Event / CLE
    Modern Technology in LTC: Uses and Regulatory Implications
    Oregon Health Care Association | Eugene, Oregon
  • February 24, 2016Event / CLE
    Death With Dignity: Right-to-Die Issues in Senior Care and Housing
    American Health Lawyers Association | Orlando, Florida
  • February 12, 2016Publication
    Unlawful Trade Practices, Investigations and Claims: Are Long Term Care Providers at Risk?
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • February 12, 2016Publication
    CMS Has Added a New Five-star Ratings Tool to Help Patients Compare and Choose Among Home Health Agencies
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • February 4, 2016News
    Pyle Joins Lane Powell’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • September 15, 2015Event / CLE
    Marijuana Legalization and Long Term Care in Oregon: Policies and Procedures for Resident Rights and Resident Safety
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • July 10, 2015Event / CLE
    Marijuana Legalization and Long Term Care in Oregon: Policies and Procedures for Resident Rights and Resident Safety
    Webinar
  • April 29, 2015Event / CLE
    Oregon Health Care Association’s Risk Management Conference
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • April 20, 2015Event / CLE
    Reportable Events and the Role of the Compliance Officer
    Health Care Compliance Association | Lake Buena Vista, Florida
  • April 8, 2015News
    Sanchez and Brecht Join Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • December 4, 2014Event / CLE
    How AHCA’s Legal Committee Serves State Affiliates
    American Health Care Association | Dallas, Texas
  • September 10, 2014Event / CLE
    Landlord/Tenant Law and Long Term Care — Reducing Time, Risk and Cost for Involuntary Discharge
    Washington Health Care Association | Chelan, Washington
  • August 18, 2014News
    Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • July 15, 2014Event / CLE
    The Nature of Things: Sexuality in Long Term Care
    Idaho Health Care Association | Boise, Idaho
  • March 3, 2014Publication
    Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home — Boomers and Obamacare Spur a Transformation of the Growing Long Term Care Industry
    Seattle Business

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