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Understanding Reservation of Rights Letters: What Physicians Need to Know

One day, a physician receives a letter from a disgruntled patient complaining about medical care. In the letter, the patient sets forth a variety of complaints, asserts the doctor and his office made mistakes, and significant injuries resulted. The doctor promptly provides a copy of the complaint to his insurance carrier, advising it of the claim. Some time thereafter, the doctor’s office receives a letter from his insurance carrier advising him that the insurance Read more

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Launches Data Breach and Cybersecurity Group

Monday, February 24, 2025 (St. Louis, Missouri) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is announcing the launch of its Data Breach and Cybersecurity Group in response to the rapid increase in data breaches. The Group reflects Lashly & Baer’s commitment to assisting clients in navigating the complex challenges of cybersecurity and data breaches.  The Group will assist clients with all aspects of cybersecurity, including: The Group formalizes a longstanding team that has assisted clients with Read more

DEA Addresses Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances

The use of telemedicine to prescribe controlled substances has seen a dramatic increase in recent years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent temporary flexibilities in regulations. The future of these practices hinges on proposed regulations that aim to create a more permanent framework. On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released proposed regulations regarding telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. Key aspects of the proposed regulations include: Special Registration Pathways: The Read more

Lisa Stump Named St. Louis Titan 100

Lashly & Baer, P.C. is thrilled to announce that Lisa O. Stump, President of Lashly & Baer, has been named a member of the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100 Class! As a dynamic leader both within and beyond the firm, Lisa has made a profound impact on our team. Under her leadership, Lashly & Baer has continued to thrive as a premier mid-size law firm in downtown St. Louis. Lisa’s commitment to empowering our Read more

Judge Jimmie Edwards Named to the St. Louis Regional Crime Commission

Lashly & Baer is please to announce that attorney Judge Jimmie M. Edwards has been named to the St. Louis Regional Crime Commission. ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CRIME COMMISSION HAS CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP Jimmie Edwards to become Chairman of the Board; Jim Whyte to become President Ed Dowd stepping down after nearly 19 years as President January 8, 2025 The St. Louis Regional Crime Commission, a non-profit organization that encompasses St. Louis CrimeStoppers and the Vacancy Project, Read more

It’s the Most Magical Time of the Year: Renewing Your Professional License and Privileging Agreements

As we reach the end of the year, a multitude of various forms inevitably end up in health care providers’ offices. Most notably, the license renewals, privilege applications, and malpractice coverage renewals that all pose somewhat similar, yet subtly different, questions. Many health care providers make the mistake of delegating these forms to office staff. While each application asks for similar information, there are nuances to each form and the failure to accurately complete Read more