As savvy investigators in Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration prepare for new and expanded government investigations, it is time for potential targets to assess and address their vulnerabilities.
Investigators in...more
1/28/2021
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GAO ,
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Pharmaceutical Industry ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
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Technology Sector
After months of deadlock, a $900 billion stimulus package promises direct payments, unemployment benefits and small business aid.
On December 27, President Trump signed into law a $900 billion COVID relief package and a...more
1/4/2021
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Employee Retention ,
Eviction ,
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) ,
Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PUEC) ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
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Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Vaccinations
Senator Mitch McConnell expresses new interest in passing a COVID-19 relief package in the lame-duck session.
Despite agreeing on the need for a COVID-19 relief package, Republicans in the Senate and Democrats in the House...more
11/10/2020
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COVID-19 and the lifeline of “emergency” and “temporary” legislation in Washington, D.C.
To this day, Congress retains a legislative veto over the D.C. Council’s actions, supported by the Constitution.
“Emergency”...more
The CARES Act provides an additional $100 billion to reimburse health care providers for COVID-19 expenses and lost revenue.
The Secretary of HHS has broad discretion in distributing the CARES Act’s $100 billion in...more
Gov. Whitmer strengthens her “stay home, stay safe” order and prohibits discharge, discipline, and retaliation against workers who stay home.
Gov. Whitmer defines quarantine periods and prohibits discharge, discipline, and...more