Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 196: Regulation Trends in Healthcare and Certificate of Need with Rebecca Thornhill of Maynard Nexsen
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a somewhat delayed Spring 2024 semi-annual agenda of regulatory and deregulatory actions (“Agenda”)....more
This week, Heather and Matthew welcome the Maynard Nexsen health care team’s newest addition, Rebecca Thornhill, an experienced health care attorney who guides clients through regulatory, transactional, and litigation...more
As we have previously reported, on December 6, the Biden Administration released the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda), which lists the regulatory and deregulatory actions that...more
On September 12, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved final regulations governing the adult-use cannabis industry in New York, marking a long-awaited moment for industry participants and state regulators alike....more
President Biden is calling for tougher standards and supervision for large regional banks in the wake of recent instability in the US banking sector. On March 30, 2023, the White House issued a Fact Sheet calling on the...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a somewhat delayed Fall 2022 Semi-Annual Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (“Agenda”). he Agenda includes information addressing: EPA...more
In a historic move, on October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-step program to bring broad changes to federal cannabis policy. As an initial step towards reform, President Biden will pardon all federal...more
Yesterday, President Joe Biden made two historic announcements which he described as steps to “end” the federal government’s “failed approach” to marijuana. First, he is issuing mass pardons for federal convictions of simple...more
A constitutional ballot initiative was recently filed for Florida's 2024 General Election titled "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana." If approved by Florida voters, individuals 21 or older will be allowed "to possess, purchase,...more
The Biden Administration’s Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions reports on the actions administrative agencies plan to issue in the near and long term. Released by the Office of Information and Regulatory...more
On June 11, 2021, the federal government released its unified federal regulatory agenda for spring 2021, which outlines regulatory and deregulation actions agencies expect to take in the coming months....more
As the Biden administration continues to dive deeper into its policy agenda, cannabis is a topic to watch. Though the administration has been focused on tackling immediate priorities, marijuana is likely to rise to the...more
World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more
President-Elect Joe Biden has promised to change course, including on a number of the Trump Administration’s signature (de)regulatory and executive actions — from energy and the environment to public health, immigration, and...more
The Biden administration, now set to take office in January 2021, will face unprecedented challenges. These challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump’s legal challenges to the election results, the call...more
Five states could legalize recreational or medicinal cannabis — or both ― in November. The initiatives could help raise millions of dollars of needed tax revenue for these states, particularly those facing COVID-related...more
We are very pleased to announce the release of the World Law Group (“WLG”) Cannabis Guide 2020. In recent years, cannabis and products with cannabis components are one of the “hot topics” in the life sciences industry....more
The CFPB has published its Spring 2020 rulemaking agenda as part of the Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. It represents the CFPB’s third rulemaking agenda under Director Kraninger’s...more
On January 30, 2020, the SEC issued guidance on the use of key performance metrics for public companies discussing their financial results and proposed amendments to certain financial reporting requirements. The published...more
On Jan. 30, 2020, the SEC proposed amendments to modernize Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K....more
The SEC issued documents on January 30, 2020, regarding management discussion and analysis (MD&A) and other disclosures. ...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday voted to propose amendments to the Regulation S-K requirements for Management’s Discussion and Analysis, or MD&A, and also issued agency guidance relating to MD&A. ...more
Yesterday, in Center for Biological Diversity v. Everson?, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia overturned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) decision to list the northern long-eared bat...more
On January 28, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) published a notice and request for information in connection with USFWS’s initiation of 5-year status reviews for 66 species found in California and Nevada....more