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House Subcommittee Launches Investigation into FinTech Companies’ Role in Allegedly Fraudulent PPP Loans
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis recently announced an investigation into the role of four Fintech companies and partner banks in issuing allegedly fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
The “State” of Telehealth: Oregon Looks to Provide Parity for Telehealth
On June 1, 2021, the Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, signed House Bill 2508A (“HB2508A” or the “Bill”) which, among other things, requires parity for healthcare services delivered through telehealth, upon…
Face-Covering Considerations for Retailers in a Post-Color Tiered California
California has issued new guidance for the use of face coverings that will take effect on June 15, 2021. The guidance impacts retailers and coincides with news that approximately…
NY HERO Act Requirements Significantly Modified as Amendments Pass New York Legislature
This week, both houses of the New York state legislature passed a package of amendments (the “Amendments”) to the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act” or…
Healthcare Antitrust Update: Key Antitrust Takeaways for Physician Groups
Like other players in the healthcare industry, physician groups are facing increased antitrust scrutiny from the Biden administration, with the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and Department of Justice, Antitrust…
Cal/OSHA Approves Revised Emergency Temporary Standards
After several fits and starts, on June 3, 2021, the Cal/OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board finally passed revised Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) that now take into account employee…
The “State” of Telehealth: Illinois Moves to Expand Telehealth Coverage
On May 30, 2021, Illinois lawmakers passed House Bill 3308 (“HB3308” or the “Bill”) aimed at expanding the use of telehealth services in the state. The Bill would increase access…
On May 13, 2021, MITRE Corporation, a non-profit that provides engineering and technical guidance for the federal government, published a long-awaited report proposing a National Strategy for Digital Health…
EEOC Takes a Second Shot at COVID-19: Employer Vaccine Incentives Approved, Subject to Exceptions, But Questions Remain
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued an update to its December 2020 guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and incentive programs. The long-awaited guidance provides clarification…
CMS’ Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (NGACO) Model Set To End in December 2021
On May 21, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) Model (“NGACO Model” or “Model”), set to end December…
Keys to Maximizing Value in Food & Beverage M&A Transactions
This article originally published on Food Manufacturing.com on June 1.
2020 was an up-and-down year for mergers and acquisitions in the food and beverage industry. With the onset of the…
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the esports community has witnessed an explosive year of investment growth in 2020 and early 2021. Here is a brief summary of just some of the…