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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Trump’s AI Order and McCarran Ferguson: Is The Insurance Industry Fully Insulated? Not Quite.

On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released the “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” Executive Order (EO), which clarifies federal policy related to artificial intelligence (AI) and...more

Jenner & Block

[Webinar] Micro- and Nanoplastics: Essential Updates for Counsel and Compliance Teams - February 24th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Micro- and nanoplastics are rapidly emerging as a potential business, regulatory, and litigation risk. Join Jenner & Block and Gradient for a concise, cross-disciplinary overview of what companies need to know now....more

DLA Piper

Who Pays When Buildings Fail? Proposed Liability Changes And New Homeowner Protections

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In August 2025, the Building and Construction Minister announced a major overhaul of the building consent system under the Building Act 2004 (New Zealand) (Act) – the most significant reform since the Act’s enactment. The...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

What PBMs and Group Health Plans Need to Know About the Department of Labor’s Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule

On January 30, 2026, the Department of Labor released a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would end long‑running confusion about how ERISA disclosure obligations apply to PBMs under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,...more

Ankura

Navigating Commercial Property and Cyber Insurance Claims

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When disaster strikes, the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out claims process often comes down to how effectively an organization manages its insurance claim. By proactively addressing common issues early in...more

King & Spalding

CMS Announces Changes to CY 2027 Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part D Payment Policies

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On January 26, 2026, CMS released its Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2027 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (Advance Notice). The Advance...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Direct Procurement — Surplus Lines 360

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In the fifth episode of our Surplus Lines 360 series, John and Zachary explore the complexities of direct procurement, including key compliance considerations, home-state taxation, the attorney-in-fact model, and coverage...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The AVOID Act: A New Timeline for Liability in New York Construction Projects

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By April 18, 2026, New York construction litigation will operate on a faster—and far less forgiving—timeline. The Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (the “AVOID Act”), signed into law on December 19, 2025,...more

Polsinelli

OIG’s New Medicare Advantage Program Compliance Guidance: What Providers Need to Know

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Key Takeaways - OIG’s new Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (MA ICPG) highlights major compliance risk areas and provides practical guidance for MA plans and other parties....more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

The No Surprises Act: Key Developments to Watch in 2026

As the No Surprises Act (NSA) enters 2026, federal agencies are expected to focus on three key issues: finalizing delayed rulemaking, issuing guidance to address operational challenges in the Independent Dispute Resolution...more

Morgan Lewis - Health Law Scan

Medicare Advantage Agent and Broker Agreements: 2025 in Review

2025 was an important year for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that pay state-licensed agents and brokers to market their plans and engage in lead generation, subject to complex federal regulations. As we previously discussed...more

Conyers

Key Insurance Regulatory Updates

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We are only a few weeks into the start of 2026 and already there are new and important updates relevant to certain stakeholders operating in Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance industry....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

From 1999 to Prime Time: OIG Revamps Medicare Advantage Guidance for Today’s—and Tomorrow’s—Evolving Market

On February 3, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued new Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (MA ICPG) for the MA industry and...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 2.6.26

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State legislation proposed this week, known as Senate Bill 982, the Affordable Insurance Recovery Act, would authorize California’s attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies to recover losses from climate-induced...more

Carlton Fields

Sixth Circuit Rules Against Nonprofit Organization in Insurance Dispute Over Replacement Cost of Outdated Building

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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of an insurance carrier regarding a coverage dispute over the replacement cost of a building....more

DLA Piper

CMS proposes to exclude unlinked diagnoses from Medicare Advantage risk adjustment: An opportunity for plan-provider value-based...

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its “Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2027 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies” on...more

Epstein Becker & Green

OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Waiver for Commercially Insured Patients

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted Advisory Opinion 26-01, offering clarity as to whether a manufacturer may waive patient cost-sharing amounts for...more

Alston & Bird

President Signs 2026 Spending Package to End Brief Shutdown; Trump Administration Launches TrumpRX

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On February 2, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a request for public comment entitled, Request for Public Comment on the Updated Criteria for Determining Maternity Care Health...more

Goodwin

FDIC Rescinds Enhanced Digital Signage Requirements

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In January 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) revised its digital-signage requirements, relaxing the guidelines that dictate where and how FDIC-insured labeling must appear online....more

Cozen O'Connor

Court Says Ensuing Loss Requires More Than Increased Susceptibility

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In Stella Property Development and Event Production, LLC v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, 2026 WL 221489 (W.D. Pa. 2026), the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania denied summary judgment as...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Reminder: HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices Must Be Updated By February 16, 2026

As we move closer to the February 16 deadline, this is a reminder for HIPAA covered entities to confirm they are on track to update their Notice of Privacy Practices (“NPP”) to comply with the finalized federal requirements...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Medicare Advantage: New OIG Compliance Guidance Has Implications for Providers

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On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), published the long-awaited Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (Medicare Advantage...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Congress Passes Landmark PBM Reform in 2026 Spending Bill

On February 3, 2026, Congress passed – and the President signed – the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (2026 CAA). The legislation includes a long‑anticipated and far‑reaching package of PBM reforms. These reforms draw...more

Mintz - ML Strategies

2026 US Health Care Policy Outlook: Affordability Pressures, TrumpRx, and ACA Uncertainty

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Health care policy will be at the center of Washington’s agenda in 2026. The midterm elections this November are already shaping the federal landscape and influencing Congress’s priorities. Affordability remains a top voter...more

Ankura

[Webinar] What’s Next for Venezuela: Political, Economic, and Energy Outlook Live Executive Briefing | Panel Discussion & Q&A -...

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As political and policy decisions in Caracas begin to materially influence U.S. policy, regional stability, global energy markets, and private‑sector engagement, organizations with exposure to Venezuela and the broader Latin...more

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