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The Department of Health and Human Services recently settled with Spencer Gifts following a 2021 ransomware attack that exposed employee health plan information, demonstrating that HIPAA compliance extends beyond traditional healthcare providers. Employer health plans are covered entities under HIPAA, requiring comprehensive risk assessments, security policies, and workforce training—obligations that many non-healthcare organizations may not realize apply to them.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, offering benefits like increased efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.

One mention of "compliance with laws" and your eyes glaze over, right? "Time to bring in the lawyers to hash it out," is often heard.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released its long anticipated updated Technical Assistance Guide for Federal Construction Contractors and Subcontractors.

The SEC's Division of Examinations got a head start this fiscal year, announcing its 2024 Examination Priorities (2024 Priorities)...

While such individuals and groups must still be reported, this C&DI provides some flexibility in the manner of reporting.

On November 4, 2022, the Tax Exempt and Government Entities division of the IRS (TE/GE) released its Fiscal Year 2023 Program Letter (2023 Program).

Understanding the legal framework surrounding cookies, privacy policies, and terms of service is essential for website operators and users alike. This content explores the intersection of digital consent mechanisms and legal compliance requirements. What obligations do organizations face when implementing tracking technologies on their platforms?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that its compliance efforts have protected over $1 billion in revenue since last fall, focusing on erroneous Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims.

In November 2017, the IRS Large Business & International Division ("LB&I") announced the expansion of its compliance campaigns, selecting eleven additional areas on which to focus

Following their recent announcement regarding new partnership and global high wealth enforcement initiatives,1 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Oct. 20...

The IRS has announced that it will begin enforcing Section 965's repatriation tax in October 2020.

The IRS intends to issue certifications and decertifications of seriously delinquent tax debts systematically on a weekly basis.

The IRS is back up and running and they are continuing their efforts to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 and natural disasters.

On September 6, 2019 the IRS announced new procedures (Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens) that will enable certain individuals who relinquished their US citizenship to come into...

On November 4, 2019, the IRS announced that the LB&I division will begin examining 2017 and 2018 tax returns for compliance with the so-called repatriation tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 965.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the asset management industry. In this brief video, Akin investment management partner Brian T. Daly discusses the importance of incorporating...

This year, regulators, supported by a slate of new legislation, have focused more of their efforts on AML violations and compliance deficiencies than ever before.