ArticleHealth Care Hot Topics For 2019The end of 2018 saw major developments in some of health care's key areas, from cybersecurity to medical cannabis.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleTenth Commandment Of Government Contracting: Thou Shalt Not Stereotype Thine OpponentOne of the most dangerous things that can happen to us in our business career is to make the mistake of stereotyping our adversary. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleBIPA Update: Illinois Is One Step Closer To Amending How Damages Accrue Under BIPA!The Illinois Senate recently passed legislation by a 46-13 vote that would significantly amend the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act ("BIPA").United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCalifornia Attorney General Submits Final CCPA Regulations For ReviewOn June 1, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra submitted final CCPA regulations for review by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleMontana Enacts Law Amending Consumer Data Privacy Act, Increasing Consumer Protections And EnforcementThe Montana Legislature passed 2025R Mont. S.B. 297 (Enrolled) on April 15, 2025, amending the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MTCDPA). United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleSEC Announces New Interpretive Guidance In CybersecurityRestrictions and procedures to prevent insider trading as it relates to cybersecurity incidents.United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleBlog Browse: Texas Sues Meta For Alleged Violations Of Texas Biometric LawOn Monday, February 14, 2022, the State of Texas by and through the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, filed suit against Meta Platforms, Inc. for alleged violations of the state's biometric and deceptive trade practices laws.United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFree Desk Guide: How To Project D/E Rates Under The 2023 Proposed Financial Value Transparency & Gainful Employment RuleOn May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education published its proposed "Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment" rule (the "GE Rule").United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleHow Can A University Manage An All-Powerful College Coach?From decorated pros to college benchwarmers, many young men and women who played sports often refer back to a coach who had a tremendous impact on his or her life and eventual career.United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleEEOC Decision: Title VII Protects Employees' Sexual OrientationOn July 18, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decided that Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination extends to discrimination based on an individual's sexual orientation.United StatesEmployment and HRThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleRevised Model COBRA Notices Address Optional Coverage Under Health Care ExchangesThe Department of Labor has issued revised model COBRA notices that explain the alternative coverage that may be available to COBRA-eligible individuals.United StatesEmployment and HRThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleAudits For Compliance With HIPAA Privacy And Security RequirementsWith the government gearing up for its HIPAA compliance audits, it’s a good time for covered entities and their business associates to do a HIPAA compliance checkup. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCMS Changes The SRDP Process Effective June 1, 2017If you are in the process of drafting a SRDP submission, you must use the new SRDP forms or risk CMS not accepting the disclosure into the protocol.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleComprehensive Care For Joint Replacement: CMS Adopts Mandatory Approach To Payment ReformHospitals affected by the CCJR model proposal will need to address a number of opportunities and challenges rather quickly. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleIllinois Providers - Don't Forget Prior Approval Of Medicaid Non-Emergency Ambulance Services Required As Of October 1, 2013If you arrange for non-emergency ambulance services for Medicaid patients in Illinois, prior approval by the State is required as of October 1, 2013. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleOIG Updates 2015 Work Plan: New Medicare Initiatives For Hospitals, DMEPOS Suppliers, Clinical Labs, GPOsAs the health care industry continues to reform its delivery of care models and payment structures, the OIG reaffirmed its continued focus on certain risk areas which pose significant management and performance challenges...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleRed Flag Program Clarification Act: A Change In The Red Flag Rules Tide?After nearly two years of enforcement delays, the FTC’s Red Flag Rules finally became effective as of December 31, 2010. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleTCLE Webinar To Offer Overview Of Medical Mobile App RegulationWith mobile platforms becoming more user-friendly, and with computers, tablets and smartphones becoming more a part of our everyday lives, we see an increase in the offering of new applications on our mobile platforms. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleLicensing For The Government ContractorProtecting one’s valuable intellectual property is critical to a contractor’s survival in the Federal marketplace, and understanding the basics of licensing, as applied to both prime contractors and subcontractors, should play a major role in a contractor’s approachUnited StatesGovernment, Public SectorThompson Coburn LLP