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Wellness Law Podcast

Are you interested in or already have a wellness business? Perhaps you deliver employee wellness services, or practice as a health coach, functional medicine provider, lifestyle or relationship expert, spiritual coach, integrative and holistic health practitioner, or you invent wellness products and devices. Regardless of your role, you need to stay on top of the law that affects the wellness industry. This podcast will feature wellness industry experts and thought leaders and explain how the law affects what they do. You will learn about the latest lawsuits, investigations, and research that can help your wellness business reduce risk and thrive.

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Wellness Law Podcast

Wellness Law: Lawsuits, Tobacco Surcharges, and Compliance

July 17, 2025 • Barbara Zabawa

Join host Barbara Zabawa on the Wellness Law Podcast as she dives into wellness law from the litigation side with attorney Oren Faircloth of the law firm Siri & Glimstad. Discussing his work on tobacco surcharge lawsuits and employee benefits litigation, Oren explains the regulatory framework and compliance issues surrounding wellness programs. The conversation covers the interpretation of wellness incentives, the impact of punitive surcharges versus positive reinforcement, and how companies often fall short of the legal standards set by ERISA. Stay informed about your rights and the evolving legal landscape of workplace wellness programs.

00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast

00:20 Meet Oren Faircloth: Attorney and Wellness Law Expert

01:08 The Evolution of Wellness Law and Litigation

02:05 Diving into Employee Benefits Litigation

08:55 Key Compliance Concerns in Wellness Programs

14:41 The Debate: Surcharges vs. Incentives

21:44 Current Lawsuits and Future Implications

28:13 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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