As September gets underway and Washington returns from a busy recess, important deadlines loom. August saw the introduction and passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden Administration’s announcement of student debt...more
We invite you to enjoy a review of the food and beverage industry with bite size articles ranging from regulatory and real estate trends to litigation and M&A happenings.
The past two years have seen significant changes...more
6/2/2022
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Investigations ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Putative Class Actions ,
SBA ,
Whistleblowers
Congress recently returned from its two-week recess with an extensive to-do list. Between now and the August recess, the House will be in session for a total of 32 legislative days, and the Senate will be in for 54...more
5/3/2022
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BsUFA ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Taxes ,
FDA Reauthorization Act ,
GDUFA ,
Immigration Reform ,
Medical Device User Fee Program (MDUFA IV) ,
Mental Health ,
PDUFA ,
Price Inflation ,
SAMHSA ,
Tax Code
The first day of spring is right around the corner and so are deadlines for congressional appropriations requests. This month, lawmakers are racing against the clock to fund the government and President Biden looks to...more
3/1/2022
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Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Budget ,
Infrastructure ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
Nominations ,
Russia ,
SCOTUS ,
SWIFT ,
Ukraine ,
USAID
Despite February being a short month, various proposals are still on the table. As Congress returns from recess this week, it faces a daunting to-do list. Government funding runs out by mid-February, Democrats are looking for...more
President Joe Biden announced his plan for a new COVID-19 relief package on January 20, 2021 - the day he took office. He, along with Democrat leadership, attempted to gain bipartisan support for the legislation, but...more
2/15/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Federal Funding ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Minimum Wage ,
Popular ,
Public Policy ,
Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Vaccinations
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a long-anticipated additional round of COVID relief legislation as part of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. This relief bill provides much-needed stimulus to...more
12/23/2020
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CARES Act ,
Child Care ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
FCC ,
Fee-for-Service ,
Grants ,
Health Care Providers ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Medicare ,
Moratorium ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Telehealth ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unemployment Insurance
On December 20, 2020, Congress introduced a long-anticipated additional round of COVID relief legislation, known as the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. This relief bill provides much-needed stimulus to...more
Foley's Election Task Force is a group of attorneys and government public policy professionals made up of knowledgeable attorneys, former members of Congress, and well-connected policy advisors. We've covered the 2020...more
This afternoon, the United States Senate voted on a targeted COVID-19 relief package, which was introduced by Majority Leader McConnell earlier this week. The bill failed, with a vote of 52-47. This bill would have provided...more
On July 27, 2020, Senate Republicans released their proposal for the next round of federal legislation to provide relief regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The entire $1 trillion Republican proposal will be known as the...more
The House and Senate returned to Washington July 20, and a second Coronavirus Relief Package is at the top of the agenda. Passed in late May on party-line voting, the House Democrats' HEROES Act would provide over $3.5...more
7/21/2020
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Education ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Health Care Providers ,
HRSA ,
Indian Health Service (IHS) ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OSHA ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Restaurant Industry ,
SAMHSA ,
Small Business ,
Social Distancing ,
Telehealth ,
Unemployment Benefits
On May 12, 2020, the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, released her proposal for “phase four” of federal legislation to provide relief regarding the coronavirus pandemic. This legislation, the...more
While recent federal funding has provided a lifeline for some companies, accepting government assistance under the CARES Act also carries significant legal, political and reputational risks for recipients. Loans are the tip...more
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the United States and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these...more
The proposed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is the latest federal relief bill regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and is aimed at financial relief for selected industries. Below is a summary of...more