• IV Therapy: Welcoming Wellness in Medical Aesthetics

    October 12, 2022

    By Taylor Siemens, NP-CIntravenous (IV) hydration and wellness is quickly becoming a hot topic in the medical aesthetics industry. Due to low [...]

  • Three Recent EEOC Lawsuits Highlight Important ADA Issues

    September 19, 2022

    By Patrick O’Brien, JD, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing federal protections [...]

  • New Colorado Law Limits Non-compete Agreements

    September 12, 2022

    By Patrick O’Brien, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationUnder a new Colorado law, non-compete agreements entered into after August 10, 2022, will [...]

  • Provision of Botox Solely for Cosmetic Purposes Outside the Scope of Dental Practice in California

    July 20, 2022

    California-licensed general dentists are not permitted to offer Botox and dermal filler injections to patients for purely cosmetic purposes. Only oral surgeons [...]

  • Chicago Updates Sexual Harassment Laws

    July 18, 2022

    Following the lead of several other states, effective July 1, 2022, the city of Chicago will be implementing changes to its existing [...]

  • How to Speak to Your Representatives About Medical Spa Law

    July 12, 2022

    By Patrick O’Brien, JD, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Your state laws and administrative rules have an incredible effect on how [...]

  • What You Need to Know About Tipping in Health Care

    May 27, 2022

    By Bradford E. Adatto, JD, ByrdAdattoImagine going to check out after your yearly doctor's appointment and being handed a receipt with a [...]

  • How to Utilize Your Legal Summary

    May 18, 2022

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Congratulations—you made the excellent decision to become an AmSpa Member. You now [...]

  • Read This Before You Issue That 1099 to Your Med Spa Employees!

    May 13, 2022

    By CEDR HR SolutionsWhile attending the AmSpa conference this past February we noticed a trend rippling through the med spa industry that [...]

  • How to Pay a Supervising Physician

    April 27, 2022

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationThe supervising physician or medical director is the central figure in a medical [...]

  • Employment Law Update: The Ongoing Pandemic and OSHA Developments

    April 15, 2022

    By Heffernan Insurance BrokersThe pandemic continues. While many states are dropping restrictions, the virus is still spreading, and employers still need to [...]

  • California Implements New Paid Sick Leave Laws

    April 12, 2022

    By Renee E. Coover, JD, and Brooklyn H. Townsend, JD, ByrdAdattoCalifornia is quickly establishing new requirements on its employers when it comes [...]