Fed Issues Cease and Desist Order for Crypto-Related Compliance and Risk Management Deficiencies
On September 4, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released enforcement actions against a Texas-based bank, addressing regulatory violations and compliance lapses.
Continue Reading Fed Issues Cease and Desist Order for Crypto-Related Compliance and Risk Management DeficienciesCFPB Penalizes VA Lender for Misrepresenting Cost of Cash-Out Refinance Loans
On August 29, the CFPB issued a consent order against a non-bank direct mortgage lender for misrepresenting the cost of its cash-out refinance loans, which are guaranteed under the VA…
Continue Reading CFPB Penalizes VA Lender for Misrepresenting Cost of Cash-Out Refinance LoansDos and Don’ts for Advertising, Packaging and Labeling of Cannabis Products in Illinois
Under Illinois law, there are various statutes and regulations that set forth requirements and prohibitions for advertising, promotion, packaging, and labeling of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. These rules are intended…
Continue Reading Dos and Don’ts for Advertising, Packaging and Labeling of Cannabis Products in IllinoisUpdate: AB 3129 Passes in California Senate and Nears Finish Line
After its passage in the California Senate on August 31, 2024, Assembly Bill No. 3129 (AB 3129) is now headed to Governor Newsom’s desk.
Continue Reading Update: AB 3129 Passes in California Senate and Nears Finish LineThe New York Attorney General’s office and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office were busy last month when it came to children’s privacy. Both sought input from the public about regulating children’s…
Continue Reading Regulators On Both Sides of the Pond Seek Input on Children’s PrivacyVirginia Court of Appeals Reverses Record $2 Billion Verdict, Emphasizing Damages Resulting from Misappropriation Must Actually Be Proved Under Virginia Trade Secrets Law
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently issued a consequential trade secrets ruling, reversing a jury’s multi-billion dollar damages award, and finding that the trial court committed several legal errors…
Continue Reading Virginia Court of Appeals Reverses Record $2 Billion Verdict, Emphasizing Damages Resulting from Misappropriation Must Actually Be Proved Under Virginia Trade Secrets LawIn October 2020 and 2021, the FCC adopted a pair of Orders to streamline the processing of applications involving “reportable” foreign ownership that are referred to the Committee for…
Continue Reading ALERT: Team Telecom Streamlining Procedures Take EffectKey Telehealth Updates in the CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) for the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes implications for telehealth services…
Continue Reading Key Telehealth Updates in the CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed RuleHaving Trouble Recruiting Physicians? The Conrad 30 Window is Opening Soon
The U.S. has long had a shortage of physicians in various practice areas. The shortage is even more pronounced in rural areas. International medical graduates (IMG’s) who come to the U.S.
Continue Reading Having Trouble Recruiting Physicians? The Conrad 30 Window is Opening SoonNavigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible Innovation
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping landscapes in the healthcare industry and beyond, understanding the governance of AI technologies is paramount for organizations seeking to utilize AI…
Continue Reading Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible InnovationIn California, although the prevailing rule is that each party in litigation must cover their own fees and costs, a litigant can be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if…
Continue Reading Attorney’s Fees May Be Recoverable in Trade Secret Cases, Even Without DamagesNavigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible Innovation
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping landscapes in the healthcare industry and beyond, understanding the governance of AI technologies is paramount for organizations seeking to utilize AI…
Continue Reading Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible InnovationElection 2024 Coverage: Examining the Future of Healthcare and Antitrust
Leading up to the U.S. presidential election this November, our Antitrust & Competition team will offer thoughts and insights into what antitrust enforcement will look like under the next presidential…
Continue Reading Election 2024 Coverage: Examining the Future of Healthcare and AntitrustUpdate: OHCA Approves Amendments to Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) Regulations
California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has officially approved amendments (“Amendments”) to the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations, effective August 22, 2024. Most significantly, these Amendments expand the…
Continue Reading Update: OHCA Approves Amendments to Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) RegulationsDC Attorney General Settles with Title Insurance Companies Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
On August 29, the DC Attorney General’s office announced settlements with four title insurance companies over their widespread use of illegal kickbacks in violation of DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act…
Continue Reading DC Attorney General Settles with Title Insurance Companies Over Alleged Kickback SchemeAmicus Brief Argues CFPB Overreached in Enforcement Action Against Auto Lender
On August 21, a group of trade organizations filed an amicus brief in support of a motion to dismiss filed by a subprime auto lender that is the target of…
Continue Reading Amicus Brief Argues CFPB Overreached in Enforcement Action Against Auto Lender