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McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey Regulatory Update Part I

It is that time of year for our regulatory update. Parts I and II will discuss proposed and adopted rules from the second half of last year to the first quarter of this year that impact healthcare providers in New Jersey,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Opioid Treatment Programs: SAMHSA Makes Permanent Regulatory Flexibilities

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On February 1, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a final rule updating the regulations regarding Opioid Treatment Programs...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

“Greening” Your Contracts (Properties Magazine)

Allocating the Risks and Benefits of Green Construction- Sustainable (or “green”) construction practices and the trend toward green buildings are here to stay, driven not only by federal, state, and local legislation, tax...more

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The Joint Commission Eliminates 14% of Its Standards Across All Accreditation Programs

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Effective January 1, 2023, The Joint Commission (TJC) eliminated 168 (or 14%) of its accreditation standards across all of its accreditation programs and revised 14 other standards. To further streamline its standards, TJC is...more

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CMS Rolls Back COVID-19 Related Waivers – What that Means for Nursing Aides

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Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS enacted several temporary waivers in an effort to give health care providers flexibility to respond to the pandemic. On April 7, CMS announced that it would be phasing out some of these...more

MoFo Life Sciences

EU: IN VITRO Diagnostic Regulation Entered Into Force (Part 1 OF 3)

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In vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), hence devices used for medical tests on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body, have become the center of attention in the public eye during the...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

CT DPH Suspends Licensure Requirement for Out-of-State Providers; NY Extends Waivers

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On December 22, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that it issued an Order temporarily suspending the requirements for state licensure, certification or registration of physicians, nurses, and certain...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

SBA Discontinues Reliance on Loan Necessity Questionnaires

On July 29, 2021, the Department of the Treasury published updates to its Paycheck Protection Program FAQs. The updates come in response to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to discontinue the use of its Loan...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

10 Things to Know about Second Draw PPP Loans as Updated for the Economic Aid Act and the ARP Act - Update #5

On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

What to Know about the Paycheck Protection Program, Round Two - Update

Unpacking the Economic Aid Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) - Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more

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Antitrust Enforcement in 2020 Offers Lessons for Associations in 2021

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Recent antitrust activity is instructive for associations to identify and limit key areas of antitrust risk. Here are some highlights from 2020: Certification and Accreditation Programs Are Pro-Competitive Functions of...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Updated Key Considerations for PPP Documentation under the Economic Aid Act

Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (the “SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Doctor Will See You Now via Telemedicine and It May Qualify as Treatment under the FMLA

As you already know, COVID-19 changed almost everything, and some of those things are likely here to stay (or at least for a while longer). One widespread change is the use of videoconferencing, including in the medical...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

What to Know about the Paycheck Protection Program, Round Two

Unpacking the Economic Aid Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) - Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

COVID-19 Relief Act Provides Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators Hard-Hit by the Pandemic

New COVID-19 Relief Act provides funding for a wide array of eligible persons and entities: live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, museum operators, motion...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Main Street Lending Program Overview for Nonprofits and For-Profit Businesses - Update

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced on July 6, 2020, that the Main Street Lending Program (“Main Street Program” or “Program”) is now fully operational and ready to purchase participation in eligible loans that are...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Key Considerations for PPP Documentation - Update #4

Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for and...more

Perkins Coie

SBA Questions Borrowers About the Necessity of Their PPP Loans

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Over the course of the last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has reportedly begun quietly questioning borrowers who had received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans about the “necessity” of their loans. On...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

SBA Releases Long-Awaited Guidance on M&A Rules for Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released a procedural notice concerning when a borrower of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan may forgo SBA approval in connection with a merger or acquisition. The...more

Foster Garvey PC

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: OTA Insight introduces Rate Parity Distribution certification program; Amazon introduces virtual...

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With this week’s Update, we welcome Amazon back to the distribution discussion with its recent introduction of Amazon Explore. Enjoy....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

USPTO Announces New Program To Promote Publication Of COVID-19 Innovation

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In an effort to both promote innovation against COVID-19 and promote dissemination of information about innovation against COVID-19, the USPTO is launching a new “deferred fee” pilot program for certain provisional patent...more

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Brazilian Government Makes the LGPD Effective Imminently

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On August 14, 2018, the Brazilian government approved the Brazilian General Data Protection Law, known as the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (“LGPD”). Enforcement was set to begin on August 15, 2020 but then, due to...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Main Street Lending Program Overview for Nonprofits and For-Profit Businesses

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced on July 6, 2020, that the Main Street Lending Program (“Main Street Program” or “Program”) is now fully operational and ready to purchase participation in eligible loans that are...more

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Virginia Adopts First COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standard: Mandatory Employee Training

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This is our third Alert that addresses Virginia’s groundbreaking emergency, temporary COVID-19 workplace safety standard. The first summarized the standard’s mandates for all covered employers. The second addressed the...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

SBA and Treasury Provide PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications

Last month, the U.S. Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) released two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness applications. The first was a new EZ PPP loan forgiveness application with instructions...more

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