The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The meaning of “HIPAA law,” or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, refers to privacy concerning a person’s medical records. For example, HIPAA Law defines standards for the whole of the U.S. to follow regarding the protection of Americans’ medical records and other information relating to their personal health. To obtain medical records for someone, the patient must sign […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for NFIB v. Sebelius, 132 S. Ct. 2566 (2012). Case Summary of NFIB v. Sebelius: Petitioners challenged the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Petitioners found fault with the ACA’s “individual mandate” (requiring people to obtain minimum health coverage), and “Medicaid expansion” (requiring States to cover more individuals under Medicaid). The Eleventh […]
Read moreThe term narcotic refers to any medication or drug that tends to dull the senses, such as opioids, anti-anxiety medications, and marijuana. In a law enforcement context, the term has taken on an inaccurate definition with negative connotations, as it is used to signify any drug or substance that cannot be legally transported, sold, or possessed. These include such substances […]
Read moreInformed consent is the act of agreeing to allow something to happen, or to do something, with a full understanding of all the relevant facts, including risks, and available alternatives. That full knowledge and understanding is the necessary factor in whether an individual can give informed consent. This type of consent applies to many situations in life, including making decisions about […]
Read moreAttorney-in-fact is the term used to refer to a person authorized, through a power of attorney document, to act on behalf of another person. An attorney-in-fact is endowed with specific powers and responsibilities in the legal document, which may be very broad, or very narrow, depending on the needs of the person executing the document (the “principal”). To put it […]
Read moreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Labor. OSHA was established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act enacted by President Richard Nixon in 1970. OSHA is responsible for insuring that workers are afforded a certain level of workplace safety through training, outreach, and education. Additionally, OSHA enforces the safety […]
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