The high cost of prescription drugs is a concern for many. While most may agree that lowering these prices is a worthy goal, just how to accomplish this is much less agreed upon.

Big-time college sports are all about the money. Money for the schools, Money for the athletic programs, money for specific sports, money for the coaches and now with NIL programs

Any member of Congress can introduce legislation. Upon introduction, legislation is referred to relevant committees of jurisdiction. Committees can choose to amend or markup legislation before forwarding...

Earlier this afternoon, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to institutional leaders detailing the process for securing the first round of relief funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act.

For those who missed the presentation, it can be viewed here.

Many food and beverage industry companies are assessing whether they can be excused from or enforce contract performance...

The Provider Relief Fund was established as part of the CARES Act to reimburse eligible health care providers for expenses or lost revenues attributable to COVID-19.

This morning, the Coast Guard issued a Notice in the Federal Register entitled "Mechanisms of Compliance With United States Citizenship Requirements for the Ownership of Vessels Eligible to Engage in Restricted Trades by Publicly Traded Companies."

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect January 1, 2024. Under this statute, "reporting companies" will need to submit beneficial ownership information...

This article from Wolters Kluwer provides a good primer on some of the issues that trusts face under the new Corporate Transparency Act.

It's no secret that private equity firms use debt aggressively to create leverage and increase the returns on their investments. However, much less attention is given to another hidden way...

Big-time football and basketball programs have figured out to compete, they need cash and lots of it. Money from long-term TV contracts and sponsorship deals are just the beginning.

Postsecondary institutions have faced a number of recent challenges, including COVID-19 and a new administration in Washington, D.C.

As companies continue to falter, private equity-backed businesses look to their sponsors to prop up their balance sheets through equity capital infusions.

As the holiday season approaches, many companies are interested in linking their promotions to charities that provide much-needed services or funding.

Employers with employees or facilities in California should take note of several recent employment laws signed by California Governor Jerry Brown in recent months.

It's not just the price of gas that's on the rise in California. California's minimum wage, at both the state and the local level, is being raised, again.

This is an important move because charges under many environmental statutes can be brought as felonies, while criminal violations of worker safety laws typically are misdemeanors.

Employee Benefits attorneys Mike Lane and Amy Stansfield will provide an update on significant employee benefits developments over the past year and the practical implications such developments have for employers.

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule defining the term "independent contractor" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).