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Manitoba Announces New Affordable Energy Plan

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The Manitoba Affordable Energy Plan will provide significant opportunities for clean power and EV projects, including opportunities for First Nations and Métis communities to have majority interests on new wind projects....more

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New CMS Policies Position the MSSP for Expansion and Increased Savings

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New policies tucked into the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule (Final Rule) will likely spur increased Accountable Care Organization (ACO) participation in the...more

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FAR Council Issues Proposed Rule to Adjust Acquisition-Related Thresholds for Inflation

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On November 29, 2024, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (together, the "FAR Council") issued a proposed rule to adjust for inflation several...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Will the Trump Labor Department Continue the Current Sharp Focus on the Healthcare Industry?

In less than two months, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. President-elect Trump has already announced that he will nominate Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick to...more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: December 2, 2024

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Watchful Waiting: Three Weeks Left in Lame Duck - Congress returns on Tuesday to begin the remaining three weeks of the lame duck session. Lawmakers have a packed agenda, and they have 18 days to pass a bill funding the...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Client Alert Update

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As we enter December, the deadline for existing non-exempt entities to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is fast approaching. Entities that were formed or registered to do business in the United States prior to...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in False Claims Act Case

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Todd Heath, Docket No. 23-1127, a case in which the Court agreed to review whether reimbursement requests submitted to the...more

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GSA Inspector General Announces Focus on Economic Price Adjustments and Trade Agreement Act Compliance

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On September 17, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) released its Audit Plan for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes, among other activities, certain, and potentially...more

Adams and Reese LLP

International Compliance Digest – November 2024

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While the incoming administration has blanketed the news cycle with newly threatened tariffs against typical targets like China, and against neighboring allies like Canada and Mexico, the current administration has quietly...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

A Landmark Victory for Disabled Homeless Veterans: Q&A with the Trial Team

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After a 16-day bench trial, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must honor its commitment to provide housing and healthcare to veterans on the West Los Angeles VA Grounds....more

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Mitigating FOCI Under Section 847

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In the latest episode of "Are We All Clear?", host Molly O'Casey and national security attorney Antonia Tzinova discuss Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), aimed at mitigating Foreign Ownership,...more

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Looming Deadline to Object to Release of EEO-1 Report Data for Federal Contractors

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On October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) notified federal contractors of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests seeking the disclosure of their EEO-1 Type 2...more

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OFCCP Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Data Reports starting April 2025

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OFCCP announced it is reinstating a monthly reporting requirement (CC-257 Report) for federal construction contractors, nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. Beginning April 15, 2025, covered construction contractors must...more

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OFCCP Says New Monthly Employment Data Reports Will Start With March 2025

On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that its planned new monthly employment data collection form for federal contractors and subcontractors...more

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Deadline to Object to Public Release of EEO-1 Report

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Federal contractors have until December 9, 2024, to file an objection to the public release of their Type 2 Consolidated EEO-1 Report for the year 2021. Failure to submit an objection by this deadline could result in the...more

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National Association of State Energy Officials': 2025 Bipartisan Energy Policy Recommendations Released

The National Association of State Energy Officials (“NASEO”) has released a document titled: 2025 Bipartisan Energy Policy Recommendations: America’s Competitive Advantage – Affordable and Abundant Clean Energy (“2025...more

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Santa is Bringing Long-Awaited Regulatory Changes to Massachusetts Pharmacy Licensure

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After almost a decade of waiting, Massachusetts has announced that it will open its licensing process for non-resident pharmacies. Yesterday, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy published a memo announcing...more

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Interstellar Insights - November 2024

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FAA to update launch regulations. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it is creating a committee to review and update its Part 450 launch and reentry licensing rule. Part 450 was implemented in...more

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GAO Annual Report FY 2024: A Return to Business as Usual

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) 2024 Annual Report (Report) on bid protests provides a comprehensive overview of the trends, statistics and key issues in government procurement challenges over fiscal year (FY)...more

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Comment Period Extended for Proposed and Interim Space-Related Export Control Rules

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The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Oct. 23, 2024, published a set of three rules concerning space-related...more

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Watch the Clock! CMS Makes Important Changes to Medicare Overpayment Rules

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently made meaningful changes to its regulations interpreting the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) so-called “60-day Rule,” which requires Medicare providers to affirmatively...more

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Hiring From the Federal Government: A Top 12 List

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With the change of Presidential Administrations and with a new Congress, many current federal government officials and employees – whether elected, appointed, or hired – are exploring employment opportunities in the private...more

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False Claims Act Insights - How a Marine Fisheries Dispute Opened an FCA Can of Worms

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Husch Blackwell litigator Tanner Cook to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision from earlier this year could have a major influence on False Claims Act litigation. The Court’s...more

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False Claims Act Insights Podcast - How a Marine Fisheries Dispute Opened an FCA Can of Worms

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Husch Blackwell litigator Tanner Cook to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision from earlier this year could have a major influence on False Claims Act litigation. The Court’s...more

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2024 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections and Personnel Entering or Leaving Government

Now that the 2024 election has passed, individuals and organizations must be mindful of special legal issues that arise from contributions made to, and expenses incurred for, federal, state or local inaugural or transition...more

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