DLM Legal Notes: December 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Thanks to Susan Mileski of Poetic Portraiture

Thanks to Poetic Portraiture for my fabulous new photo. Susan Mileski owner and Photographer, always does a great job -- just take a look at her site: http://www.poeticportraiture.com/.

Susan took our family pictures earlier this year and it was surprisingly easy. I was prepared for the standard event where I would be irritated with the children for refusing to wear the matching clothes, and then refusing to smile, but Susan managed to create a positive experience for all of us. Thanks!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Congratulations to Nicky Nicole, winner of the 2009 Hudson Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year Award! http://ping.fm/kw6uz

Congratulations to Drs. Robert and Rebecca Ault, winners of the 2009 Hudson Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award! http://ping.fm/vPdh2

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Creditor Only Entitled to Simple Interest on Defaulted Note

In its December 3, 2009 opinion in Mayer v. Medancic, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-6190, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled 7-0 that when a debtor defaults on a written instrument which specified an interest rate payable on the unpaid balance, and there was no agreement or another statutory provision expressly authorizing the compounding of interest, the creditor is entitled to simple interest on the unpaid amount until payment is made.

The Court also held that after a debtor defaults on a written instrument, simple interest accrues on the entire amount owed, which includes both the unpaid principal and the interest that was due and payable to the creditor at the time of the default. Justice Maureen O'Connor wrote the Court's opinion.

See the Court's summary and see the streaming video of the oral argument:

http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/summaries/2009/1203/082363_090170.asp

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

CGI adds new Issue affecting Ohio DME

CGI, the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) for Ohio, has announced Wheelchair Bundling as the newest "Issue" under review.

CGI will now begin its automated review of billing for certain wheelchair bases, options, and accessories in order to make sure that Medicare overpayments have not been made on certain components which are not separately payable. Durable Medical Equipment claims are affected by this issue. For more information, the the CGI website: http://racb.cgi.com/ or one of the related links clarifying the billing issues:

Policy Related Links
National Government Services (NGS) Policy Article for Wheelchair Options/Accessories (A47229)
National Government Services LCD for Wheelchair Options/Accessories (L27223)
Noridian LCD Policy A19846
CMS Pub 100-03, Ch 1, § 280.1 & 280.3

Of course, please call with any questions.

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Dardis earns LEED Green Associate Designation

Bryan Dardis is now one of the few attorney LEED Green Associates in the State of Ohio!

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