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Recent Enforcement Reminds Companies: Assess HIPAA Compliance

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A HIPAA compliance assessment is an evaluation of an organization's practices, policies, and procedures to ensure that they align with requirements from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). It...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Research Compliance Academy - March 24th - 27th, Chicago, IL

HCCA's Healthcare Research Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive educational program with a focus on the highly specialized and complex regulations and issues that affect research compliance professionals....more

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[Virtual Event] Fundamentals of Compliance Investigations - March 19th - 20th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Navigate the investigative process with confidence - Effective investigations are important to a compliance program not only for the identification of potential gaps or process failures, but also to demonstrate to your...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Are Workforce Reductions Coming to the Private Sector? And, if so, How Should Companies Handle Them?

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Massive federal workforce reductions (once a rare event) have been featured prominently in the news lately, along with reports of criticism about the way they are occurring. Will private companies follow suit? Some economic...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Employer Responsibilities in Light of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In 2023, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a law aimed at ensuring fair treatment for workers who are affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Equal Employment Opportunity...more

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The New Enforcement Landscape Under the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders

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President Trump’s executive orders, signed on January 20, 2025, have significantly altered the immigration enforcement landscape...more

Offit Kurman

Not Keeping Records of Your Purchases and Sales, Location, and Authentication Documents – Implications of Restrictions and...

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The provenance of any item is essential to determining its value. Proper documentation of an item’s history and proof of chain of title help establish authenticity, ensuring the highest fair market value at the time of sale....more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Florida Civil Litigation Update: Major changes to the rules of civil procedure have gone into effect. Practitioners must be aware...

January 1, 2025, marked a historic day for Florida civil litigation as the much-anticipated sweeping changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect. These changes will fundamentally change how civil cases...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Current developments in ESG obligations in the EU: Omnibus Regulation and EU Deforestation Regulation

In the EU, the new year brings on the one hand hope for relief regarding ESG reporting and disclosure obligations (I. below). On the other hand, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will create new burdens for many...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Recent EEOC Guidance to Health Care Providers on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law enforced by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), went into effect. The PWFA mandates that employers with at least 15 employees, along...more

Cozen O'Connor

The First Sale Doctrine: A Strategic Tool to Reduce Import Values & Lower Tariffs with U.S. Customs

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The first sale doctrine is an important principle in U.S. customs law that allows importers to use the price of the first sale in a series of transactions as the basis for calculating customs duties. This doctrine can be...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Who needs a WISP, and why?

A Written Information Security Plan, or “WISP,” is essential for any organization that handles sensitive personal information. Here’s a quick breakdown of who needs a WISP and why, as well as a checklist to develop one:...more

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Florida Whistleblower Case Offers Wider Cultural Lessons for Employers

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If an employee files a whistleblower complaint against their employer, should that employee be required to show “actual” knowledge of a violation, or should a “good faith, reasonable belief” showing suffice? Not all courts...more

Ankura

Is Internal Audit Falling Short?

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Against the backdrop of the recent “Dear CEO” letter issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the number of regulatory enforcement actions, this article aims to explore the role of Internal Audit (IA) in ensuring...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Green Flags to Look For When Buying Legal Hold Technology

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How the Right Features in Legal Hold Technology Can Streamline Compliance and Mitigate Risk - With compliance penalties for mishandled data skyrocketing — think $10 million or more for GDPR violations — choosing a robust...more

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Is there room for AI in the ICU? Guiding Principles and Compliance Considerations

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance patient care, streamline clinical documentation, and support medical decision-making processes. More and more healthcare professionals find themselves...more

Holland & Hart LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Deadline Looms—Lenders, Are Your Customers Ready? Are YOU Ready?

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The January 1, 2025, deadline imposed by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for all “reporting companies” formed prior to 2024 to file their initial beneficial ownership reports with FinCEN is rapidly approaching. Given the...more

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Episode 35: Let’s Talk Compliance: Physician Compensation Plans and Trends of 2024

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In this episode, Let’s Talk Compliance Hosts Jana Kolarik a partner of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and PYA principal Angie Caldwell, discuss physician compensation plans and the latest trends in physician compensation...more

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New Compliance Obligations for Landlords of Small Commercial Tenants Effective January 1, 2025

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Senate Bill 1103 (“SB 1103”), effective January 1, 2025, imposes new requirements on landlords leasing commercial space to certain “qualifying commercial tenants” (“QCT” or “QCTs”). Below is a summary of what you need to...more

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Bracing for Impact: What Employers Need to Know About Homeland Security Investigations' Worksite Enforcement Plans

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Our team recently engaged in discussions with both current and former officials at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the workplace enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In these discussions,...more

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Challenge to Collection Due Process? Will Supreme Court Affirm IRS’s Offset of Valid Refund With Disputed Tax Liability?

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Earlier this year the IRS announced that, as part of its larger compliance efforts begun last fall under the Inflation Reduction Act, the agency’s stepped-up enforcement activity with respect to high wealth, high income...more

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Current Issues in Fall 2024 for PERM Labor Certifications: What Employers Need to Know

As we move through Fall 2024, employers navigating the PERM labor certification process face a range of challenges. The process—essential for sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency—has become more complex due to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

FDA Issues Stern Reminder for Retailers on Recalls

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Since the fall 2023, the United States has been facing a massive recall of apple cinnamon fruit purees (like apple sauce) due to the presence of elevated levels of lead which caused the product to be considered adulterated...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Overseeing Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

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We have received requests to publish a comprehensive set of Customs and import compliance best practices that covers all aspects of importation and supply chain management. As part of this series, the topic this week is best...more

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Private Credit Explained: Plug The Gap - Minimizing Value Leakage -

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When negotiating credit agreements, lenders will focus on how to maximize the prospect of their loan being repaid in full at maturity...more

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