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FDA Proposes Risk-Based and Remote Inspection Strategies in New Report
On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a much-anticipated report, “Resiliency Roadmap for FDA Inspectional Oversight,” which provides a roadmap for the agency’s…
California Largely (But Not Fully) Conforms to Deductibility of Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loans
On April 29, 2021 Governor Newsom signed California A.B. 80, largely conforming to Federal rules relating to deductibility of expenses paid with funds from forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. …
California Enacts Law Requiring Certain Employers to Offer Open Positions to Laid Off Employees in the Travel and Hospitality Industries
As travel begins to resume in California, the Legislature has imposed additional stringent requirements on employers in the travel and hospitality industries. Beginning April 16, 2021, Senate Bill 93 will…
The U.S. government has prioritized oversight and enforcement of cases related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheppard Mullin’s COVID-19 Oversight & Enforcement Response Team is tracking new federal enforcement actions related…
Governor to Consider Significant New Health and Safety Obligations as NY HERO Act Passes State Legislature
On April 23, 2021, the New York state legislature delivered a copy of the Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act” or the “Act”) to Governor Andrew Cuomo for…
FCC Announces Application Filing Window for Round Two of COVID-19 Telehealth Program
On April 15, 2021, the FCC announced that on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET it will begin accepting applications for the second round of its COVID-19 Telehealth…
CFPB Announces Foreclosure Restriction and Additional Loss Mitigation Requirements
On April 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) proposed amendments to Regulation X with the effect of preventing foreclosure on certain residential mortgage loans until January 1, 2022.[1]…
State and federal regulators, Congress, and the plaintiffs’ bar are increasingly focused on compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA), particularly given the opioid epidemic and…
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a long-awaited final guidance document explaining its policy for conducting remote “evaluations” during COVID-19. According to the…
COBRA Premium Assistance Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – What Employers Should Know
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued key guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) about COBRA Premium Assistance under the American Rescue Plan…
Implications of the Pandemic on Hospitals – New OIG Report, Government Response, and What Comes Next
As many of us are starting to see the small light at the end of the tunnel, many hospitals are still reeling from the stress of the last year. Following…
Finding the Weak Links – President Biden Executive Order Demands Review of Critical U.S. Supply Chains
On February 24, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017, “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains,” requiring a review of global supply chains that support key U.S. industries…