Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Michael Dashefsky, Lucas Smith and Patrick Zinck authored an article for Middle Market Growth outlining how the new Merger Guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys David Harper and Brian Sims examine the critical factors shaping industrial and manufacturing M&A activity in 2026, focusing on how market participants can successfully navigate evolving technology risks, tariff uncertainty, and changing financing dynamics. The analysis identifies three priority areas for dealmakers: artificial intelligence and automation diligence, tariff and customs exposure assessment, and financing flexibility considerations.

In December 2024, Congress and President Biden passed two laws—the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA)—that made important...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule increasing the salary threshold for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemptions, a move which the DOL anticipates...

"Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" (Order) is one of President Trump's most recent executive orders. The Order was signed on January 21, 2025.

In the proposed CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule published in the Federal Register on July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is soliciting comments on a proposal to revise the Medicare Claims Processing Manual ...

Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Courtney Hunter authored an article for Food Processing discussing how anticipated guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could help eliminate heavy metals...

Halfway through 2024, the government's False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement efforts show few signs of letting up. Last month alone, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced at least five eight-figure FCA settlements...

Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Jessie Zeigler published an article in Security Management on the litigation risks facing security firms and what they can do to help protect themselves.

Asembia's 20th Annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit once again brought investors and operators in the specialty pharmacy ecosystem to Las Vegas for learning sessions and networking.

On February 13, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new program to implement and enforce federal requirements...

"The consistent messaging from political appointees and relevant DOJ officials points to a heavy focus on fraud, waste, and abuse through increased enforcement under the False Claims Act in healthcare and beyond," Taylor said.

You are reading the March 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles...

The increase in remote depositions during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to a question that has confused practitioners...

On April 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an Order (Extension Order) granting a limited waiver...

On March 24, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law SB 754 (Act), which amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) to prohibit entities from collecting, disclosing, selling, or disseminating reproductive or sexual health information without consent.

In an article for the Journal of Property Management, Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Bria Smith-Edwards explored the potential of adaptive reuse projects to address the lack of affordable...

On July 7, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) overturned an over 70-year-old interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code via a federal court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas...

On April 25, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a historic bill to repeal and refund the so-called alternative property measure of the franchise tax.

In September, the U.S. Army outlined its plans to modernize how it engages with industry and accelerate the development of new technologies.