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Criminal Antitrust Update - April 2013

by Andrew Friedman, Hannibal G. Williams II Kemerer | Patton Boggs LLP on 5/6/2013

INDUSTRY SCORECARD - E-books: Macmillan has become the latest and final major e-book publisher to resolve price-fixing allegations by the DOJ Antitrust Division (the “Division”)...more

BRG GovCon Research Report - January - March 2013

by Ryan Byrd, Kelly Lynch, Sajeev Malaveetil, Mary Karen Wills | Berkeley Research Group, LLC on 5/1/2013

In This Issue: - GSA and VA Schedule Matters - Office of Inspector General Reports - Pertinent Government Accountability Office (GAO) Audit Reports - OMB Proposed Guidance - Key Federal Acquisition...more

IRS Chasing Down ‘Quiet Disclosures’

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 4/30/2013

In a recent report, the General Accounting Office (GAO) encourages the IRS to do more to uncover and pursue taxpayers who made quiet disclosures in regard to their non-U.S. accounts....more

AT&T Case Confirms GAO's Broad View Of Waiver Authority

by K. Alyse Latour, Tina Reynolds, Bradley Wine | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/12/2013

The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently opened the door for government agencies to use their waiver authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 9.5, during a protest to render academic a protester’s...more

Advertising Law -- Mar 21, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/22/2013

In This Issue: Manatt Advertising Litigation Team Twice Defeats Efforts to Enjoin TurboTax Television Commercials; Sen. Rockefeller Tries Again with Do Not Track; NAD: Price Match Offer by Toys “R” Us Needs a Change;...more

GAO Report Finds that CMS Overpaid Medicare Advantage Plans in 2010, 2011 and 2012

by King & Spalding on 3/14/2013

On March 4, 2013, the GAO released a report titled, Substantial Excess Payments Underscore Need for CMS to Improve Accuracy of Risk Score Adjustments, in which the GAO concluded that CMS overpaid Medicare Advantage plans (MA)...more

GAO Report Concludes Medicare Remains High-Risk Federal Program Due to Failure to Lower Rate of Improper Payments

by King & Spalding on 3/12/2013

On February 27, 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its High-Risk Update for Medicare and Medicaid, stating that “CMS has not met GAO’s criteria to have the Medicare program removed from the High-Risk...more

GAO Releases New Report on Long-Term Budgetary Impact of Affordable Care Act

by King & Spalding on 3/11/2013

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report analyzing the long-term budgetary effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Among other things, GAO’s report examines how its pre-ACA budgetary estimates...more

Big Changes Are Happening With the 340B Drug Program

by Ellyn L. Sternfield | Mintz Levin - Health Law on 3/6/2013

Things are drastically changing for covered entities under the 340B program. In the last 18 months several factors have led the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to ramp up its oversight and auditing of...more

Health Care Reform Update -- March 4, 2013

by Gary Bacher, Joseph P. Hammang, Alexander Hecht, Kevin M. Kappel, Tom Koutsoumpas, Jeremy Rabinovitz, Robert C. Skinner | Mintz Levin - Health Law on 3/5/2013

In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark-Ups...more

Agency Waives OCI on 97th Day of GAO Protest Calendar, Thwarts Protester Victory

by Kelly Krystyniak | Holland & Knight LLP on 2/27/2013

On January 30, 2013, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a bid protest decision which should serve to remind government contractors and enthusiasts of the sometimes surprising discretion left to agencies in...more

GAO Dismisses Protest Based on a Post-Hoc Waiver of OCIs

by K. Alyse Latour, Tina Reynolds, Bradley Wine | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/26/2013

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently opened the door for government agencies to use their waiver authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 9.5, during a protest to render academic a...more

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 2/20/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Government Accountability...more

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 18‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 2/19/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - President Obama touched on both new and old initiatives in his State of...more

GAO Is Unable To Quantify Costs And Benefits Of Dodd-Frank

by Ethan Mark | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Dodd-Frank and... on 2/15/2013

The GAO recently published a study in which it reviewed empirical and other studies on the impacts of financial crises and the Dodd-Frank reforms, as well as congressional testimonies, comment letters, and other public...more

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013—New Procurement Rules Coming

by Daniel S. Herzfeld | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 2/13/2013

In January, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (“NDAA”), which includes numerous new procurement policies directed at contractors and how they bid on and perform government...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - February 6, 2013

by Colleen M. Faddick, Bruce A. Johnson, Matthew Murer, Alan K. Parver | Polsinelli on 2/7/2013

In This Issue: - Top News ..CMS Announces Round 2 Competitive Bidding Single Payment Amounts ..CBO Lowers SGR Repeal Cost by $100 Billion ..Republicans Press HRSA on 340B Audits ..HHS Proposes...more

House Rules Package for the 113th Congress Suggests Battles Ahead by Claudia A. Hrvatin

by King & Spalding on 2/6/2013

On January 3, 2013, the House approved by a vote of 228-196 a new rules package for the 113th Congress. The package, H. Res. 5, carries over many of the rules from the 112th Congress and makes several clarifying changes,...more

Equal Opportunities in Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 2/5/2013

Extracurricular athletics — which include club, intramural, or interscholastic athletics at all education levels — are an important component of an overall education program. The United States Government Accountability Office...more

Equal Opportunities in Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 2/5/2013

Extracurricular athletics — which include club, intramural, or interscholastic athletics at all education levels — are an important component of an overall education program. The United States Government Accountability Office...more

Capital Thinking Update - January 28, 2013

by Amy Davenport, Tanya DeRivi, Eugenia Edwards, Jared Fleisher, Mara Giorgio, Matthew Kulkin, Jessica Monahan, Amy Budner Smith, Scott Thompson, Sarah Vilms, Dana Weeks, Pam Welsh | Patton Boggs LLP on 2/1/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture & Food - Budget, Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services - Health Care -...more

GAO Report Finds Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Is Half Done

by Ethan Mark | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Dodd-Frank and... on 1/28/2013

GAO recently issued a report on the status of Dodd-Frank rulemaking. Overall, GAO identified 236 provisions of the act that require regulators to issue rulemakings across nine key areas. As of December 2012, regulators had...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - January 16, 2013

by Colleen M. Faddick, Bruce A. Johnson, Matthew Murer, Alan K. Parver | Polsinelli on 1/18/2013

In This Issue: - Fiscal Cliff Deal Lengthens Medicare Overpayment Recovery Period - Cutting Medicaid Provider Tax May Shift Costs to States, CRS Finds - MedPAC Finalizes Payment Recommendations, GAO Solicits...more

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- January 14, 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 1/14/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; Miscellaneous; and International. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - As was widely anticipated, President Obama announced that he...more

National Defense Authorization Act: Generous Whistleblower Protections for Employees of Government Contractors On The Horizon

by Steven J. Pearlman, Daniel Saperstein | Proskauer - Whistleblowing & Retaliation on 1/2/2013

Awaiting President Obama’s signature, Sections 827 and 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (NDAA) would enhance the whistleblower protections of contractor and subcontractor employees for the...more

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Criminal Antitrust Update - April 2013

BRG GovCon Research Report - January - March 2013

IRS Chasing Down ‘Quiet Disclosures’

AT&T Case Confirms GAO's Broad View Of Waiver Authority

Advertising Law -- Mar 21, 2013

GAO Report Finds that CMS Overpaid Medicare Advantage Plans in 2010, 2011 and 2012

GAO Report Concludes Medicare Remains High-Risk Federal Program Due to Failure to Lower Rate of Improper Payments

GAO Releases New Report on Long-Term Budgetary Impact of Affordable Care Act

Big Changes Are Happening With the 340B Drug Program

Health Care Reform Update -- March 4, 2013

Agency Waives OCI on 97th Day of GAO Protest Calendar, Thwarts Protester Victory

GAO Dismisses Protest Based on a Post-Hoc Waiver of OCIs

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 18‚ 2013

GAO Is Unable To Quantify Costs And Benefits Of Dodd-Frank

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013—New Procurement Rules Coming

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - February 6, 2013

House Rules Package for the 113th Congress Suggests Battles Ahead by Claudia A. Hrvatin

Equal Opportunities in Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities

Equal Opportunities in Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities

Capital Thinking Update - January 28, 2013

GAO Report Finds Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Is Half Done

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - January 16, 2013

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- January 14, 2013

National Defense Authorization Act: Generous Whistleblower Protections for Employees of Government Contractors On The Horizon

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