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09/23/2026

Mel Soliz was recently invited to help lead two virtual sessions with Civitas Networks for Health exploring how community information exchanges can translate privacy requirements into workable strategies for consent, governance, and implementation.

Drawing on lessons from the Chicago Regionwide CIE, she offered fellow health data leaders timely guidance on co-design, partner trust, and moving legal frameworks into real-world use.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-co-presents-cie-privacy-co-design-insights-at-two-national-civitas-forums/

09/11/2026

Harassment from a resident, customer, or client can expose employers to significant liability when complaints go unaddressed.

In her latest HR Laws article, Partner Jill Chasson broke down a recent settlement involving an Arizona senior living operator and outlined key lessons for employers on responding to complaints, strengthening policies, and addressing misconduct perpetrated by nonemployees.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/jill-chasson-examines-employer-liability-for-nonemployee-harassment-in-hr-laws/

09/04/2026

Marking a new recognition for a longtime leader in dispute resolution, Partner John Kelly has been named to PHOENIX Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list for his outstanding work in Arbitration & Mediation.

The peer-selected distinction reflects the trust John has earned in effectively guiding companies toward common ground in a wide range of complex commercial and regulatory matters.

Congratulations, John!

https://www.cblawyers.com/john-kelly-named-to-phoenix-magazines-2026-top-lawyers-list/

08/27/2026

When Healthcare Innovation needs perspective on the key legal questions shaping health data exchange, Partner Mel Soliz continues to be a trusted source.

Most recently, Mel weighed in on the FTC’s investigation of Epic Systems and the broader outcomes for interoperability, competition, and data access across the health tech ecosystem.

Read more about what the growing regulatory scrutiny could mean for providers, EHR vendors, and health tech companies: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-examines-ehr-competition-data-access-implications-of-ftcs-epic-investigation-in-healthcare-innovation/

08/26/2026

The February deadline for complying with revised 42 CFR Part 2 rules may have passed, but the legal and reputational risks remain heightened for organizations that manage SUD records and haven’t yet updated their documentation.

Our new Part 2 Compliance Toolkit offers regulated health entities a fast, cost-effective path to remediation – providing licensable and implementation-ready documentation tailored to your operations.

Learn more and get started: https://www.cblawyers.com/is-your-organization-compliant-with-42-cfr-part-2-coppersmith-brockelmans-toolkit-can-help/

08/20/2026

We’re excited to share that the majority of our attorneys have once again been honored in this year's edition of Best Lawyers.

Keith Beauchamp, John DeWulf, and Marvin Ruth received special distinction as Lawyers of the Year, awarded to only one individual per region and practice area.

Other attorneys featured on the 2027 list include:
• Michael Aguirre
• Gabriel Aragon
• Kent Brockelman
• Jill Chasson
• Sam Coppersmith
• Caitlin Donovan
• Erin Fleming Dunlap
• John Kelly
• Karen Owens
• Kristen Rosati
• Ben Runkle
• Melissa Soliz
• Marki Stewart

Additionally, Andrew Fox, Kelleen Mull, Malvika Sinha, and Austin Yost each earned a spot on the Ones to Watch® list.

Congratulations to all honorees!

https://www.cblawyers.com/best-lawyers-honors-20-coppersmith-brockelman-attorneys-including-three-lawyers-of-the-year-four-ones-to-watch/

08/10/2026

In light of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s request for expanded access to patients’ emergency department records, Healthcare Innovation tapped Partner Mel Soliz for insights on the available pathways under HIPAA and state law for sharing information with public health authorities.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-discusses-privacy-legal-questions-raised-by-cpscs-request-for-patient-data-in-healthcare-innovation/

07/22/2026

At the 2026 AzHIMA Annual Meeting, Partner Mel Soliz led two sessions on sensitive health data compliance and law enforcement record requests — giving health care organizations practical ways to turn legal requirements into clear, defensible workflows.

The presentations reflected Mel’s deep expertise in privacy, interoperability, and health data governance law as she shapes both local and national conversations around compliance, access, and enforcement.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-presents-on-health-data-compliance-law-enforcement-record-requests-at-azhima-annual-meeting/

07/21/2026

Partner Mel Soliz recently sat down with Healthcare Innovation to discuss new federal oversight measures for , including the appointment of a third-party contractor to provide audit, review, and compliance support.

As more information regarding this revised structure emerges, Mel shared her timely perspective on its role in strengthening trust across nationwide health data exchange and minimizing risks for the health care providers that supply data to these networks.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-examines-whether-new-tefca-oversight-will-deliver-meaningful-network-accountability-in-healthcare-innovation/

07/20/2026

As health data exchange becomes increasingly central to care delivery, litigation is now helping clarify what access, privacy, and interoperability obligations look like in practice.

In the latest episode of American Health Law Association's “Speaking of Health Law” podcast, Partner Mel Soliz and industry colleagues broke down recent interoperability developments, emerging disputes, and their potential impact on the health care industry.

Read more:
https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-discusses-latest-developments-in-interoperability-litigation-on-ahla-podcast/

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