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FTC Hits Edwards Lifesciences, Genesis MedTech with $12M HSR Penalties
FTC fines Edwards Lifesciences $10M and Genesis MedTech $2M for evading Hart-Scott-Rodino merger filing rules with structured deals in 2024.
Mass. Court Rejects Cost-Savings Disgorgement Claims Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts federal court rules disgorgement of internal cost savings is unavailable under Chapter 93A, impacting consumer protection claims.
CMS Proposes Mandatory Attestations for Off-Campus Outpatient Departments
CMS proposes a centralized attestation system for off-campus outpatient departments to secure OPPS payments, impacting compliance and audit processes.
SCOTUS Strikes Down Federal Limits on Party Coordinated Spending
SCOTUS invalidates federal caps on coordinated political party spending, reshaping campaign finance law and impacting state regulations.
Gorsuch’s Concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter Signals New Fight Over Agency Power
Justice Gorsuch’s concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter highlights a Supreme Court shift in presidential removal power and its impact on administrative law.
Massachusetts Appeals Court Vacates Civil Conspiracy Verdict on Chapter 93A Claim
Massachusetts Appeals Court vacates civil conspiracy verdict, clarifying consumer protection claims under Chapter 93A and emphasizing disputed facts matter.
Indiana Ends Diversity Policy for Government Contracts
Indiana rescinds race- and sex-based preferences in state contracts, shifting to merit-based awards and sparking legal debate.
Workplace Injury Risks Vary Widely Across U.S. States in 2024
New 2024 data reveals significant state differences in workplace injury rates and legal risk implications for corporate counsel.
NYC Finalizes Rules Updating Earned Safe and Sick Time Act for 2026
NYC finalizes new rules for expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026, clarifying employer and employee obligations.
SEC Proposes Regulation E-Delivery to Make Electronic Disclosures Default
SEC proposes Regulation E-Delivery to modernize federal securities disclosures by making electronic delivery the default, impacting compliance and investor communications.
OCC, FDIC & NCUA Issue Interagency Guidance on Lending to Unauthorized Workers
OCC, FDIC, and NCUA release joint guidance on lending to unauthorized workers, highlighting risk management and fair lending compliance under new federal directives.
Calif. Court: Sexual Orientation Harassment Triggers EFAA Protections
A California Court of Appeal ruled that sexual orientation harassment qualifies as sexual harassment under FEHA, invoking protections under the EFAA, impacting employer compliance and litigation risk.
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power, Overrules Humphrey's Executor
Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Slaughter overturns 1935 precedent, boosting presidential removal power over FTC commissioners and reshaping administrative law.
EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Looms on Sept. 30, 2026
Podcast highlights key compliance for EB-5 investors before the crucial September 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline under the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act.
Federal Circuit Updates Pharma Method-of-Use Patent Guidance
New legal insights from Teva v. Eli Lilly and In re Xencor shape pharma method-of-use patent claims strategy.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
AI Vendor Contracts Pose New Risks for Legal Teams
Legal teams face new challenges in AI vendor contracts with clauses allowing data use for training and IP ownership issues.
Redi-Bag USA Pays $7.3M for Customs Fraud on Country of Origin
Redi-Bag USA settles for $7.3M over misrepresenting Chinese goods' origin, highlighting DOJ's crackdown on trade compliance.
CMS Proposes Limits on Outsourced Remote Monitoring Under Medicare
CMS proposes new Medicare rules restricting outsourced remote physiologic and therapeutic monitoring, impacting healthcare compliance and contracts.
Court Clears Way for Importers to Recover IEEPA-Imposed Duties
US court rulings enable importers to reclaim tariffs imposed under IEEPA, impacting trade compliance and duty refund claims.