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DOJ-HHS FCA group targets healthcare fraud

DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group Outlines Healthcare Fraud Priorities

When Saying Goodbye Is Not Forever: Ex-Spouses Who Continue as Business Partners After Divorce

by: Ladd Hirsch

Hot Dogs, Fireworks, and the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Changes

by: Tzvia Feiertag & Elliot Katz

Ninth Circuit Confirms Bristol-Myers’ Rule Applies to Notice in FLSA Collective Actions

by: Matthew P.F. Linnabary & Robert J. Hingula

NEPA in Flux: NEPA's Regulatory Retreat, the Rise of Agency Discretion, and Expedited NEPA for a Fee

by: Rachael L. Lipinski & Molly A. Lawrence

OSHA Issues NPRMs Affecting 26 Standards, Proposes Key Changes for Employers

by: John Surma

OFCCP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Contractor Compliance Rules

by: Guy Brenner & Mallory E. Knudsen

Deadline for New Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariff Rates Delayed to August 1, With Some Rate Increases Scheduled

by: Lydia C. Pardini & Deanna Tanner Okun

SEC Revisits ‘Finder’ Exemption: Potential Impacts for Small Businesses and the Capital Markets

by: Michael Blane & Richard A. Friedman

Lobbying Disclosure Act ("LDA") Reports Due This Month

by: Jan Baran & Austin Graham

OSHA Proposes Rule to Limit General Duty Clause Enforcement for Inherently Risky Professional Activities

by: John Surma

The Employee Retention Credit: A Court Challenge to IRS Guidance

by: Shawn O'Brien & Samuel F. Hamer

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions, but Does Not Decide on Birthright Citizenship Challenge

by: Whitney Brownlow & Andrew G. Drozdowski

Incoterms 101: The Basics of International Trade

by: Zachary B. Stewart

Ninth Circuit Slams Importer in a False Claims Act Case Involving the Knowing Avoidance of Antidumping Duties

by: Pamela L. Johnston & Lisa M. Noller

The HDHP Telehealth Safe Harbor Returns – For Good This Time

by: Nick J. Welle & Hannah R. Demsien

Looking Back and Looking Forward: Where Are We in Venture Capital Mid-2025?

by: Louis Lehot & André Thiollier

Executive Order on PTC and ITC Beginning of Construction

by: Adam Schurle & Tori Roessler

TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE: PivotHealth’s Case Against TCPA Litigator Lucas B. Horton Barrels Ahead–Did He Manufacture Evidence?

by: Eric J. Troutman

President Trump’s Immigration Impact, Part 1: Analyzing the First 140 Days [Podcast]

by: Meagan E. Dziura & James J. Plunkett

Active Shooter Incidents, Part III: Effective Preparedness, Training, and Strategies [Podcast]

by: Karen Tynan

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

Urgent FCA Enforcement Update

by: MDRX Law

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Getting that lateral move to another firm can be complex

Lawyer on the Move: A Checklist for Planning a Lateral Move

by: Tina B. Solis

In this month's article, I cover another question that I am often asked regarding the lateral partner process. The question that is always asked is, “Do you have a checklist?” My answer is always the same.

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OBBB locks in tax cuts, adds overtime relief, and reshapes business

One Big Beautiful Bill Passes, Heads to President's Desk

by: Christie R. Galinski & Jeffrey L. Golds

Both houses of Congress have passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), and the bill is expected to be signed into law by July 4.

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Defending America’s Sovereignty Through FARA – Sun Case Exposes States’ Vulnerabilities

by: Joseph T. Burns & Kellen Dwyer

In 1938, as the world descended into a second world war and Europe’s new totalitarian states perfected the arts of propaganda and subversion, Congress passed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). While FARA did not seek to criminalize speaking or lobbying for a foreign power, it did mandate disclosure.

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Courts Lack Authority for Citizenship Injunctions

Supreme Court Rules Federal District Courts Likely Lack Authority for Universal Injunctions

by: James J. Plunkett & Zachary V. Zagger

On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States held that federal district courts likely lack the authority to issue universal injunctions blocking presidential actions nationwide, a ruling that is likely to allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing executive orders (EO) or other policies despite lega

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Pesticides being sprayed on plants in Missouri

The Supreme Court Has the Chance to Clarify Labeling Laws

by: Stephen Waguespack

Imagine following every rule in the book only to be sued for it. That is the reality facing Monsanto, the maker of popular weedkiller Roundup, and unless the Supreme Court steps in, it could soon affect countless other businesses across the country.

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Facebook Is a Bad Investment Advisor

by: Financial Poise Faculty

Just as you should ignore cold calls from would-be advisors (excellent advisors get their business from referrals), so, too, should you ignore Facebook posts promoting any particular investment, particularly one from the company whose post it is (excellent investment opportunities do not need to advertise for investors).

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Artificial Doubt: Predictive Challenges to Image Evidence in the Age of AI and the Legacy of Digital Photographic Authentication

by: Troy M. Bankert, PhD

This article examines the emergent legal strategy of challenging the authenticity of visual evidence by claiming it was generated or altered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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White Collar Fraud may be a consistent DOJ focus

The State of DOJ White Collar Enforcement: An Incoherent Policy Sets the DOJ on an Increasingly Clear Path

by: Jeffrey M. Chemerinsky & Michael J. McCarthy

Like in all areas, the Trump Administration is bringing about great change, although the contours of the shift in white collar enforcement policy are less clear than in other places. It is clear, however, that this is an administration that will be less inclined to prosecute corruption and white collar crime.

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June 2025 Legal News: Law Firm News, Industry Awards and Recognition and Women in Law

by: The National Law Review

Thank you for reading The National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! Please read below for the latest in law firm news and industry expansion, legal industry awards, recognition and women in the legal field.

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large model learning is complex and controversial

Synthetic Data and the Illusion of Privacy: Legal Risks of Using De-Identified AI Training Sets

by: Mark D. Metrey

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems grow more advanced and data-driven, organizations are turning to synthetic and de-identified data to power model development while purportedly reducing legal risk.

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March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates

by: Kristin Bolayir

NGOs Appeal Dismissal of Suit Seeking TSCA Section 6 Rule Prohibiting Production of PFOA during Fluorination of Plastic Containers

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

Changing of the Guard at the SEC

by: Scott H. Kimpel & Kelli Regan Rice

SB 684 and SB 1123 Expedite the Entitlement Path for Small “Starter” Home Developments

by: Jennifer Jeffers & Jordan Wright

OFCCP Releases List of Contractors Selected For Audit – Is Your Company On It?

by: Guy Brenner & Olympia Karageorgiou

What is the TCPA?: Here’s a Quick Background on America’s Anti-Robocall Statute Every Call Center Must Know

by: Eric J. Troutman

SEC Enforcement Director Highlights Increased Penalties for Violations of Whistleblower Rule

by: Geoff Schweller

FDA Updates Guidance for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program

by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman

DACA Case Update: Appeals Court’s Focus on Standing

by: Michelle Choe

The Impact of Stolen Credentials

by: Linn F. Freedman

CMS Continues to Plan AHEAD Amid Rising Healthcare Costs

by: Patrick H. Hao & Justine F. Lei

Employee Retention Credits Refund Delays: Insights and Options [Podcast]

by: Michael K. Mahoney & Viki E. Farrior

A Legal Practitioner's Guide to Charitable Endowments [Podcast]

by: Klaus Gottlieb

No More Fraud Vampires: Whistleblowers Put a Stake in Phlebotomy Unlawful Kickback Scheme

by: Tycko & Zavareei Whistleblower Practice Group

Affordable Care Act Proposed Rule Would Broaden Access to Over-the-Counter Contraception Without Cost Sharing

by: Timothy J. Stanton

Conjuring Health Plan Hygiene: The Final Chapter

by: Caitlin M. Britos

Settlement Requiring Near-Contemporaneous Adjudication of Properly Bundled Forms I-539 and I-765 to Sunset in January 2025

by: Evan B. Gordon

Strategic Use of Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts

by: Sean W. Glynn & Brian D. Schneider

Beijing Intellectual Property Court Releases “Analysis of Patent Granting and Confirmation Cases 2014-2024” With 58 Typical Cases

by: Aaron Wininger

The Employment Strategists - Spooky HR Issues [Podcast]

by: David T. Harmon & Mariya Gonor

Revisions to HSR Form Released

by: E. John Steren & Patricia M. Wagner

Four Companies Settle Allegations of Deceptive Cyber Disclosures with SEC

by: Kathryn M. Rattigan

Navigating Employee Retention Credit Denials and Delays

by: Michael K. Mahoney & Viki E. Farrior

FDA Partners With Purdue University to Study Salmonella Risks

by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman

When a Joint Investigation Isn’t Really a Joint Investigation – Or, How to Protect Privilege Over Attorney Investigation Notes

by: Meghan A. Podolny & Jessie Purtell

USDOT’S DBE Program Blocked in Kentucky and Indiana

by: William S. Wilson

FTC Finalizes Major Rewrite of HSR Filing Requirements

by: Daniel E. Hemli & Jacqueline R. Java

Off-Cycle Nursing Facility Revalidations Are Starting: Is Your SNF Ready for the Required Disclosures?

by: Karen S. Lovitch & Lauren M. Moldawer

Anti-Money Laundering and Fashion

by: Daniel Knight & Kithmin Ranamukhaarachchi

Supreme Court Set to Determine Burden of Proof on Fair Labor Standards Act Exemptions

by: Carrie Hoffman

Why Can’t Weed Be Friends? How Marijuana and Hemp Businesses Can Both Win, and Win America

by: Whitt Steineker & Slates C. Veazey

Court Reversed A Summary Judgment On Whether A Power Of Attorney Agent For A Settlor Had The Authority To Change The Designation Of A Successor Trustees In A Trust Document

by: David Fowler Johnson

This Week in 340B: October 1 – 7, 2024

by: Emily J. Cook & Jae Hyun Lee

Holding Fourth: Legal Legacies: A Conversation with Lewis F. Powell III on Mentorship and Justice [Podcast]

by: Kevin S. Elliker

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Public Notices

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: CCP Mezzanine Nashville I, LLC

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Published: 1 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: 600 and 777 Partners LLC’s

Published: 30 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: Matrix Financial Technologies, Inc.

Published: 30 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION OF ASSETS: Fireside Surf, LLC

Published: 30 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT: Common Cents Distributors, LLC

Published: 26 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: Hudson 1702, LLC

Published: 24 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SALE: American Energy Storage Innovations Inc.

Published: 24 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: Chesterfield Faring, LTD

Published: 24 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASSIGNEE SALE: Quadrata, Inc.

Published: 23 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: Villa Graves Properites

Published: 23 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: Equity interests in Life Spine, Inc.

Published: 17 June, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: HM LAND ACQUISITION, LLC AND M&H INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Published: 16 June, 2025

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GOP Megabill

Trump’s cybersecurity EO revises Biden’s

A New Executive Order Signals Administration’s Cybersecurity Priorities

by: Sarah S. Glover & Gregory J. Leighton

One Big Beautiful Bill: Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion and the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Exemption Increases to $15 Million

by: Haley D. DelVecchio & Christie R. Galinski

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Employee Benefits Executive Compensation Updates/Changes

by: Michelle (Mickey) Bartlett & Christie R. Galinski

PBM Legislation in the Reconciliation Bill is Far From Sweeping PBM Reform

by: Bridgette A. Keller & Lauren M. Moldawer

Reconciliation Bill Provisions Targeting Tax-Exempt Organizations Affect Hospitals

by: Stacey Grundman

Understanding the Federal Reconciliation Bill’s Implications for MCO Tax Structure

by: Adam Herbst

What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?

by: Lauren Frances Bowen

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More Emerging Legal News

Executive Order on PTC and ITC Beginning of Construction

by: Adam Schurle & Tori Roessler

TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE: PivotHealth’s Case Against TCPA Litigator Lucas B. Horton Barrels Ahead–Did He Manufacture Evidence?

by: Eric J. Troutman

President Trump’s Immigration Impact, Part 1: Analyzing the First 140 Days [Podcast]

by: Meagan E. Dziura & James J. Plunkett

Active Shooter Incidents, Part III: Effective Preparedness, Training, and Strategies [Podcast]

by: Karen Tynan

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

Urgent FCA Enforcement Update

by: MDRX Law

Buy Now, Pay Later: Regulatory Retreat in Washington, State Regulation on the Rise

by: Claire N. Abrahamson

The Dangers of Utilizing Compliance Consultants When Responding to an Audit

by: MDRX Law

Foreign Companies, U.S. Risk: The False Claims Act Can Be a Global Compliance Risk

by: David W. Simon & Pamela L. Johnston

U.S. Sanctions Review: A Recap of OFAC’s 2025 Enforcement Actions and a Look Ahead

by: Adam Klauder & Mary Maloney

Federal Reserve Board Enforcement Action Raises Concerns as to Reach of Regulators’ Jurisdiction

by: Travis P. Nelson

DOJ’s Final Rule on Bulk Data Transfers: A Road Map

by: Elizabeth J. McEvoy

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Artificial Intelligence News

Cybersecurity and AI are coming together

Most Law Firms Are Building on Leaky Foundations, and AI Will Expose It

by: Mark Doble

Many law firms are integrating AI into their workflows without fully addressing the structural vulnerabilities in their technology infrastructure Read More

California’s AI Employment Discrimination Regs Receive Final Approval

by: Danielle Ochs & Zachary V. Zagger

How Does Your AI Platform Rank?

by: Linn F. Freedman

Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 Framework: Part 2 – Building the Foundation

by: Kathryn M. Rattigan & Jim Merrifield, IGP, CIGO

AI Moratorium Removed from Federal Budget Bill

by: Michelle L. Duncan & Eric J. Felsberg

Fair Use or Foul Play? The AI Fair Use Copyright Line

by: Jodi Benassi

Anthropic and Meta Fair Use Rulings on AI Model Training

by: Shawn C. Helms & Jason D. Krieser

U.S. Senate Strikes Proposed 10-Year Ban on State and Local AI Regulation From Spending Bill

by: Danielle Ochs & Zachary V. Zagger

AI-Powered Text Messaging by Digital Health Companies: Supreme Court Raises the Stakes

by: Aaron T. Maguregui & Jennifer J. Hennessy

When Minor Variations in Prompts Lead to Problematic Outputs

by: Joseph J. Lazzarotti

The Coming Battle Over New York's RAISE Act

by: Eliya France

by: Bernard K. Elegbede

Preempting Fragmentation: Why the First Principles of Federalism Demand a Unified Path for AI Development

by: Kevin Frazier

Emerging Securities Filings and Disclosure Risks: Do Not Let AI Do the Talking

by: Geoffrey B. Fehling & Michael S. Levine

Navigating Federal Solicitations with Artificial Intelligence

by: Aron C. Beezley & Patrick R. Quigley

Federal Courts Issue First Key Rulings on Fair Use Defense in Generative AI Copyright Claims

by: Nicholas A. Sarokhanian & Kaitlyn E. Stone

We Get Privacy for Work: Assessing the Risks of AI Tools [Video]

by: Joseph J. Lazzarotti & Damon W. Silver

The Potential For One Long Moratorium on AI Regulation

by: Michelle L. Duncan

Meta's AI Copyright Victory: What It Means for the Future of AI Training

by: Andrew R. Lee & Jason M. Loring

Privacy Tip #448 – Privacy Tips for 2025: A Timely Reminder

by: Linn F. Freedman

Texas AI Governance Law Signed by Governor

by: Linn F. Freedman

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White House Updates

OBBBA makes Qualified Opportunity Zone incentive permanent

President Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ Adopting Permanent Qualified Opportunity Zone Provisions with Rolling Deferral

by: James O. Lang & Sanford C. Presant

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Leaves AI Regulation to States and Localities … For Now

by: Guy Brenner & Jonathan P. Slowik

What’s the Future for Renewable Energy Tax Credits in Congress?

by: Katie Schoettler

The One Big Beautiful Bill Finds Global Income not GILTI

by: Kathleen M. Quinn

Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Metallurgical Coal Added as "Critical Mineral" for Section 45X Tax Credits While Phasing out Credits for Other Applicable Critical Minerals

by: Laura Ellen Jones & Joanna D. Enns

July 8th, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill: A Closer Look at New and Rising Immigration Fees

by: Raymond G. Lahoud

Another Big Week for NEPA: New Federal Procedures and a Big Beautiful Bill Benefit

by: Ann D. Navaro & Taylor M. Stuart

Arbitration World: the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (Part 2) [Podcast]

by: Trevor M. Gates

Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025

by: James J. Plunkett

Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review

by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal & Mehul N. Madia

Trump Administration Unveils New AI Policy, Reverses Biden’s Regulatory Framework

by: Danielle Ochs & Jennifer Betts

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International Law News

United Kingdom Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Information

The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Key Points to Note for Businesses

by: Oliver Heinisch

Québec Court of Appeal Clarifies the Duty to Reassign Pregnant Workers

by: Kevin MacNeill & Ryan Martin

Powering the Grid: South Korea’s 2025 ESS Auction

by: Joseph Kim ‡ & Jared Raleigh

Amendments to Green Deal Legislative Files

by: Thomas Delille & Valerio Giovannini

Key Lessons from the Latest UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat Assessment (June 2025)

by: Michael E. Ruck & Rosie Naylor

Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea’s New Wage Enforcement Rules [Podcast]

by: Goli Rahimi & Patty Shapiro

EU Sets 2040 Climate Target – Key Legal and Policy Highlights from the European Commission’s Proposal

by: Thomas Delille & Valerio Giovannini

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Federal Law News

Federal labor & employment policy updates

Beltway Buzz, May 16, 2025

by: James J. Plunkett

The latest from Washington: tax reform advances, EEOC updates EEO-1 reporting, OSHA faces scrutiny, disparate impact debates continue, and immigration policy shifts Read More