The New York State legislature recently passed a bill that will, if approved by Governor Hochul, create a regulatory framework for the issuance of pet insurance in New York, mirroring similar legislation enacted in states...more
New York State recently enacted a new Article 44-A of the New York State General Business Law, known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (“Act”). Once it goes into effect on August 28, 2024, the Act will require individuals and...more
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and overruled Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., putting an end...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final rule on May 6, 2024 (the “Final Rule”) under Section 1557 of the...more
In the July 13, 2022 issue of the New York State Register, the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) published a proposed regulation that it will likely adopt this fall. The proposed regulation will add...more
Notice To Employers And Group Health Plans – New COBRA Continuation Coverage Obligations And Premium Subsidies Under The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021....more
4/28/2021
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The 21st Century Cures Act (Act) and a recently adopted final rule by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will now prohibit...more
4/5/2021
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