The FTC has again provided us with a road map to compliance through the Myspace consent order. Here are the takeaways that should concern every company with an online presence…more
On May 16th, Governor Cuomo announced the issuance of proposed regulations by several New York State agencies which limit administrative costs and executive compensation for entities receiving State funding or State-authorized…more
After two days of debate that featured consideration of 265 amendments, the Massachusetts Senate last week voted 35-2 to approve health care payment reform legislation. The Senate bill anticipates medical cost savings of $150…more
In This Issue:
Leading The Past Week; Legislative Branch; House of Representatives; Executive Branch; OCC; CFTC; SEC; FHFA; and Upcoming Hearings.
Excerpt from Leading The Past Week
The news last week was…more
Clients often raise questions concerning the enforceability of arbitration clauses in bankruptcy proceedings. While this topic has been hotly debated for many years, a recent Ninth Circuit opinion, In re Thorpe Insulation Co.,…more
In This Issue:
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings & Mark-ups Scheduled
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In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of Transportation; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Government…more
Individuals who access protected health information without authorization may be found guilty of a misdemeanor even if they lack knowledge that their actions are illegal…more
Do you, as a laboratory compliance officer, want to spare your employer the disruption, expense, and burden of a government enforcement action? The answer, of course, is “yes.” The most effective and efficient way of doing so is…more
Originally published in Law360, New York (May 18, 2012, 4:38 PM ET)
Health care transactions present unique due diligence challenges. The buyer must evaluate the seller’s compliance policies and procedures, arrangements…more
Does an employer invade an employee’s privacy by accessing and reviewing the employee’s email? A recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision, Falmouth Firefighters Union v. Town of Falmouth, answers “no.”
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The Massachusetts House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 4087, “An Act to Prevent Unlawful and Unnecessary Foreclosures.” The bill is designed to get “borrowers and lenders to the table,” according to…more
As previously posted, ICANN’s TLD application system (“TAS”) has been plagued by a “technical glitch ” that has caused the online application system for new generic top level domains (gTLDs) to be taken offline in order to…more
On May 7, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets issued guidance to prospective crowdfunding intermediaries under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act (H.R. 3606) in the form…more
Originally publish in Law360, New York (May 15, 2012, 1:01 PM ET)
Many of the most successful and profitable technologies being developed and commercialized by technology-based companies, particularly in the areas of life…more
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