Much has been written in recent months about the Department of Justice’s national Whistleblower Rewards Program, including a recent article I co-authored with Mike Gill entitled 7 Strategies to Comply with the DOJ’S New...more
The annual release of projections for how long the Social Security trust funds will be able to pay the amounts earned by beneficiaries shows that the gap has grown between what retirees are scheduled to receive and what...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) entered into a September 28th Settlement Agreement (“Settlement”) to resolve certain issues associated with Clean Air Act...more
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) (“IRA”), a 730-page successor to the House-passed Build Back Better Act that failed to become law. By any measure, this is an...more
This report explores developments in 3D printing across several sectors and categories for the half-year period of January 1, 2022–June 15, 2022. 3D Printing is Nearly a $15B Industry, Continues to Grow, McKinsey Says - ...more
Mold spores are present in virtually all environments, indoors and out. People are exposed to molds every day in every setting. The potential for mold to adversely impact indoor air quality is a frequent concern following...more
On March 30, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) issued an enforcement guidance document in response to COVID-19 related disruptions faced by regulated businesses. Per the guidance, the E&E has created an...more
Rösler expands AM Solutions division to offer 3D printing services - AM Solutions, the Italian 3D printing subsidiary of the Rösler Group, a German company specializing in surface finishing solutions, will expand to offer a...more
Carbon tax seeks to give effect to the polluter pays principle by ensuring that the real cost of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the environment and society are explicitly incorporated into the prices of carbon intensive...more
Studies show that laughing boosts immunity, eases anxiety and stress, improves mood, decreases pain, and can even prevent heart disease. Socially, laughing strengthens relationships. In addition to the value of humor in our...more