Tag Archives: Waiving

Waiving Away Medicaid

Posted on May 9, 2019 by lawhukukinet

For all the focus on “Medicare for all,” the more immediate issue for many Americans is whether they will remain eligible for Medicaid. Originally enacted in 1965 as an afterthought to Medicare, the Medicaid program is now the largest health … Continue reading →

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An ambiguity in a provision in a collective bargaining agreement may sometimes be resolved by waiving the parol evidence rule

Posted on March 1, 2019 by lawhukukinet

An ambiguity in a provision in a collective bargaining agreement may sometimes be resolved by waiving the parol evidence ruleBaff v Board of Educ. of The Fonda-Fultonville Cent. Sch. Dist., 2019 NY Slip Op 01476, Appellate Division, Third DepartmentCertain retired … Continue reading →

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Inconsistent Views on Waiving Rights in Employment

Posted on July 29, 2018 by lawhukukinet

Justice Neil Gorsuch began his opinion in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis with a rhetorical question: “Should employees and employers be allowed to agree that any disputes between them will be resolved through one-on-one arbitration?” The U.S. Supreme Court—divided along … Continue reading →

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Taxpayers Could Not Rely on IRS Correspondence Waiving Penalties

Posted on July 2, 2018 by lawhukukinet

In a recent U.S. District Court decision, the taxpayers were audited, and ultimately received a letter from the auditing agent that “the penalties had been waived.” The taxpayers signed a Form 4549 document which did not assess penalties.Subsequently, the IRS … Continue reading →

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Waiving Credit Freeze Fees

Posted on June 6, 2018 by lawhukukinet

From Ashley Madison to Equifax, data breaches have increasingly plagued companies and their consumers in recent years. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, over 1,500 data breach incidents occurred in the past year, reportedly a record high. To protect … Continue reading →

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