Administrative Law

Ninth Circuit Affirms APHIS's Deregulation of Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Center for Food Safety v. Vilsack, No. 12-15052 (9th Cir....

by Christopher Marraro, Peter Whitfield | BakerHostetler on 5/23/2013

On May 17, 2013, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a game-changing decision regarding court challenges to APHIS deregulation determinations for genetically engineered (GE) plants and agricultural commodities -- in...more

Initial Window for Delaware Unclaimed Property VDA Opportunity Closes June 30, 2013

by Hollis L. Hyans, Amy F. Nogid, Obrea O. Poindexter | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/23/2013

Delaware is offering a voluntary disclosure program, touted by its secretary of state as a “good deal,” to businesses that may not be in compliance with all of Delaware’s unclaimed property reporting requirements. To obtain...more

N.Y. ALJ Holds Taxpayer’s Motives for Acquiring Stock and How Stock Is Used Irrelevant in Determining Investment Capital

by Lindsay LaCava, Arthur R. Rosen | McDermott Will & Emery on 5/22/2013

A New York administrative law judge recently held in Matter of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. that income received by a taxpayer from its ownership of common stock was investment income. In so holding, the ALJ addressed an important...more

Social Security Disability v Supplemental Security Income

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 5/22/2013

If you are disabled and unable to work, understanding the programs available to assist you is important. Two of the largest federal programs are Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)....more

FDA 510(k) Rescission Authority Upheld - U.S. District Court Finds for FDA in ReGen Litigation

by King & Spalding on 5/22/2013

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an opinion in Ivy Sports Medicine, Inc. v. Sebelius, a lawsuit filed in May 2011 by ReGen Biologics, Inc. (“ReGen”) against the Food and Drug Administration...more

Immigration News and Analysis

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

International Students to Be Subject to Increased Scrutiny Upon Return to the U.S. According to an internal memorandum from a senior official at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all F-1 visa holders seeking admission...more

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Authority to Address Wireless Siting

by T. Scott Thompson | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/21/2013

The Supreme Court today issued its decision in City of Arlington v. FCC—the case challenging the FCC’s 2009 “Shot Clock” declaratory ruling. The Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit, holding that Chevron deference applies...more

U.S. Supreme Court Allows FCC to Determine its Own Authority - Decision Upholds FCC Time Restrictions on Local Government...

by Matthew K. Schettenhelm | Best Best & Krieger LLP on 5/21/2013

The United States Supreme Court issued its decision in City of Arlington v. FCC, ruling that if an agency has general rulemaking or adjudicative power under a statute, courts must defer to all of the agency’s reasonable...more

Immigration Bill Gaining Steam

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The U.S. Senate's Gang of Eight fended off poison-pill amendments, meant to derail a bipartisan immigration reform bill supporters say is gaining steam. The Senate Judiciary Committee, during a markup session last week,...more

VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of June 2013....more

Update: FDA Regulation of Marijuana “Medibles” Presents Challenges and Uncertainty for Marijuana-based Food Manufacturers and...

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 5/21/2013

As we recently reported, federal regulators have continued to take measures aimed at stymieing the growth of the marijuana industry. Medical marijuana is now legal in over 18 states and, in November 2012, voters in Colorado...more

China FDA Announces Key Appointments and Restructuring Plan

by Katherine Wang | Ropes & Gray LLP on 5/21/2013

Following its recent re-elevation to the ministry level and the appointment of a new Commissioner in March, Mr. Yong Zhang, former Director of the Food Safety Office under the State Council of China, the China Food and Drug...more

A Nice, Straightforward Administrative Law Decision: HHS’s Decision to List Styrene as Reasonably Anticipated to Cause Cancer is...

by Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 5/20/2013

Last week, in Styrene Information and Research Center v. Sebelius, Judge Reggie Walton of the District Court for the District of Columbia rejected challenges to the decision by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to list styrene...more

Getting Your Michigan Driver's License Back

by Jared Austin on 5/20/2013

Details Michigan's driver's license appeals with the DAAD and how to successfully get your license back after it has been revoked. ...more

GOPIO-CT in Partnership with NPZ Law Group presents - U.S. Immigration Seminar on June 9th, 2013 in Stamford, CT

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/20/2013

U.S. Immigration Law Update - 2013 Topic will include: NEW U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW DEVELOPMENTS - LAWYERS WILL DISCUSS H-1B ALTERNATIVES, STEM OPT, PROVISIONAL WAIVERS, ELECTRONIC I-94s, OBAMA'S IMMIGRATION REFORM, CONSULAR...more

Private Student Lenders and Servicers Face CFPB Scrutiny

by Benjamin Saul | BuckleySandler LLP on 5/20/2013

Regulators and congressional leaders have identified similarities between the lending practices that led to the subprime mortgage crisis and an escalating default rate in the burgeoning level of student loan debt. Rather...more

Paying Your Bills After Your Work Injury

by Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC on 5/20/2013

If you were injured at work and are disabled you may have many questions, such as, who is going to pay for your hospital and medical costs if you can’t work?...more

Massachusetts Smart Growth Zoning Reform Bill On Fast Track to Passage?

by Richard Vetstein on 5/20/2013

58 Legislators Pushing Comprehensive Zoning Reform Bill “Inclusionary Zoning” Provision May Expand Controversial 40B Law With “Smart Growth” advocates strongly behind them, a cadre of Beacon Hill lawmakers are pushing a...more

FinCEN: Accountant and Elder Abuse

by Jonathan Foxx on 5/17/2013

We have been keeping track of FinCEN's SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues virtually from its inception. In its just issued May 2013 report, FinCEN provides new information regarding two areas of importance: 1)...more

Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council Update, May 2013

by James Henry, Kristen A. Larremore, Colin H. Luke, Carey B. McRae | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/17/2013

In This Update: - 1. Statewide Health Coordinating Council’s Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) Study Committee Meeting - 2. Full Statewide Health Coordinating Council (the “Council”) Meeting - A. ...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2013-09 -- May 10, 2013

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 5/15/2013

In This Article: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and...more

"Ranbaxy Resolves Criminal and Civil Charges Through Record Settlement"

by John T. Bentivoglio, Jennifer L. Bragg, Maya Florence, Michael K. Loucks, Gregory M. Luce | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/15/2013

Executive Summary - On May 13, 2013, generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy USA Inc. (Ranbaxy), a subsidiary of Indian generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, pled guilty to seven felony charges as part of a...more

Why is Onset Date Important in SSDI Claims?

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 5/14/2013

Many people seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits mistakenly think that the only issue is whether they are disabled. But the question of when they became disabled is also a point of contention in many...more

Supreme Court Upholds Limitations on Non-Residents’ Access to Public Information

by Elissa Flynn-Poppey, Kelly Frey | Mintz Levin on 5/13/2013

On April 29, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision upholding citizen-specific limitations in the State of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”). The Act provides that “all public...more

Understanding The Social Security Disability Appeals Process

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 5/13/2013

Our firm is focused on relieving the hardship experienced by our clients either through experienced representation in personal injury matters or by helping you apply for needed workers’ compensation or Social Security...more

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Ninth Circuit Affirms APHIS's Deregulation of Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Center for Food Safety v. Vilsack, No. 12-15052 (9th Cir....

Initial Window for Delaware Unclaimed Property VDA Opportunity Closes June 30, 2013

N.Y. ALJ Holds Taxpayer’s Motives for Acquiring Stock and How Stock Is Used Irrelevant in Determining Investment Capital

Social Security Disability v Supplemental Security Income

FDA 510(k) Rescission Authority Upheld - U.S. District Court Finds for FDA in ReGen Litigation

Immigration News and Analysis

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Authority to Address Wireless Siting

U.S. Supreme Court Allows FCC to Determine its Own Authority - Decision Upholds FCC Time Restrictions on Local Government...

Immigration Bill Gaining Steam

VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

Update: FDA Regulation of Marijuana “Medibles” Presents Challenges and Uncertainty for Marijuana-based Food Manufacturers and...

China FDA Announces Key Appointments and Restructuring Plan

A Nice, Straightforward Administrative Law Decision: HHS’s Decision to List Styrene as Reasonably Anticipated to Cause Cancer is...

Getting Your Michigan Driver's License Back

GOPIO-CT in Partnership with NPZ Law Group presents - U.S. Immigration Seminar on June 9th, 2013 in Stamford, CT

Private Student Lenders and Servicers Face CFPB Scrutiny

Paying Your Bills After Your Work Injury

Massachusetts Smart Growth Zoning Reform Bill On Fast Track to Passage?

FinCEN: Accountant and Elder Abuse

Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council Update, May 2013

Legislative Update Report No. 2013-09 -- May 10, 2013

"Ranbaxy Resolves Criminal and Civil Charges Through Record Settlement"

Why is Onset Date Important in SSDI Claims?

Supreme Court Upholds Limitations on Non-Residents’ Access to Public Information

Understanding The Social Security Disability Appeals Process

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