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Office of Civil Rights Publishes Guidance on Use of Audio-Only Telehealth Services
As telehealth services surged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, unique compliance challenges likewise developed in unexpected ways. Recognizing these challenges, the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) indicated that it…
There has been a nationwide shortage of infant formula following a recall and temporary closure of a major infant formula manufacturing facility in February 2022. This facility supplied as much…
Reminder: San Francisco’s Family Friendly Workplace Amended Ordinance Takes Effect July 2022
On July 13, 2022, San Francisco’s amended Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) goes into effect. All employers who conduct business and have employees working in the City and County of…
CFPB Report on Mortgage Servicers Examines Industry Responses After Pandemic Protections End
On May 16, the CFPB released a report examining metrics on mortgage servicers’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report, homeowners are still facing significant risks and challenges…
The Cannabis Conundrum: Can Cannabis Companies File Chapter 15?
Recreational cannabis is now legal in 19 states and Washington D.C., driving the growth of legal cannabis sales estimated at $33 billion this year—up 32% from 2021—and expected to reach…
Zai Jian Zhongguo, Bienvenidos a México: The Trend of Production Moving from China to Mexico – Regulatory and Practical Considerations
In recent years, a wide array of trade actions pursued by the United States, foreign and domestic policies of the United States and China, reputational risks, and supply chain breakdowns…
On April 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and…
No Relief in Sight: CFPB and FTC Continue to Take Action Against Debt Settlement Companies
On April 29, the CFPB filed a proposed order in federal court seeking final judgment against three California-based defendants for engaging in unlawful fee-charging practices and deceptive telemarketing. According to…
FTC, DOJ Seek to Enjoin Internet Provider From Facilitating Illegal Robocalls
On April 26, the DOJ filed a federal complaint on behalf of the FTC against a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, a related company, and its owner for allegedly…
Cal/OSHA Adopts Fourth Iteration of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
On April 21, 2022, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) Standards Board adopted the fourth iteration of its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). Sheppard Mullin previously wrote…
CFPB Signals Foray into Protecting Small Businesses from Abusive Debt Collectors
On April 15, the CFPB and FTC announced the release of a joint annual report to Congress administering the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The annual report highlights both…
On March 31, 2022, the California legislature approved Assembly Bill (AB) 2179, extending the state’s eviction moratorium through June 30, 2022 for certain tenants who have applied for rental assistance on…