Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order 242, removing many of the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. This Executive Order recognizes the marked progress New...more
The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on April 7 about the new COBRA subsidy rules under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). However, the DOL left some significant questions unanswered....more
In a decision with potential implications for employers who are considering implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy, a federal court in New York found that a hospital employee who was terminated in December 2017, for...more
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been the subject of several major developments already in 2021. Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates...more
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South Dakota has legalized recreational and medical marijuana. On November 3, 2020, South Dakota voters approved Initiated Measure 26 (Measure 26) to legalize medical marijuana and also passed Constitutional...more
Marijuana is again front and center in Arizona. On Election Day, Arizona voters legalized marijuana. Additionally, a recent U.S. District Court of Arizona decision may change how employers handle workers who are medical...more