A new proposed bill in New Jersey would require healthcare providers to disclose to patients in advance whether their services are covered in-network by the patient's health insurance plan.

In a breakthrough study regarding how cells interact with carbon nanotubes and gold nanowires, researchers at Brown University have determined that these and other nanomaterials with a long aspect-ratio and rounded tips, can cause an inflammatory response in Mouse liver cells and Human mesothelial cells.

Researchers at Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center are working on a new type of computer memory called "FeTRAM," which stands for ferroelectric transistor random access memory. The new technology combines silicon nanowires with a ferroelectric polymer.

On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that consumers who purchase health insurance in "federally facilitated exchanges" established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can continue receiving subsidies.

As a result of the growing use of nanotechnology in various industries, the Insurance Services Office, Inc. ("ISO") recently announced that it has created new general liability classifications for nanotechnology.

Steven Cash authored an op-ed, "Why We Need a 'Deep State'," published by The Hill. In his piece, Cash asserts the existence of the "Steady State" within the Intelligence Community

Dan Wenner and Sunita Paknikar wrote an article, "Weimert and Judicial Scrutiny of Prosecutorial Judgment," for Law360.

Reports of scam phone calls by people impersonating IRS agents or other officials are increasing.

Massachusetts taxpayers should keep an eye on two developments. First, a proposed constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in 2018.

David Silvian wrote an article, "Massachusetts Court Ruling Reveals Estate Tax Constitutional Issue," for Trusts & Estates.

On November 18, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury announced that it has issued letters to Jersey City, Dunellen and Elizabeth informing those municipalities that the state will conduct an investigation to determine whether to order a revaluation of properties within those towns for property tax purposes.

As we go to press, the new tax law has been passed by both the House and Senate and awaits the President's signature.

On September 24, 203, the New York City Council passed a bill expanding the New York City Human Rights Law to include pregnancy discrimination.

Commencing what will likely be a lengthy appeal process, a number of environmental organizations filed challenges in federal court to the EPA's final regulations.

With publication of final regulations by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") in the Federal Register, the rules under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act governing the use of cooling water at existing power plants and industrial facilities are effective on October 14, 2014 (the "Final Rule").

With publication of final regulations by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") in the Federal Register, the rules under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act governing the use of cooling water at existing power plants and industrial facilities are effective on October 14, 2014 (the "Final Rule").

The FDA recently published a Notice and Request for Comments regarding a potential proposal to impose less stringent regulations on biopharmaceutical software applications, signifying an area of growth for digital health technology.

The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS"), released a proposed rule on May 5 establishing new and revising current requirements

An April 25 article in Law360, "Horizon Can't Divvy Up Trial With Hospitals Over Tiered Plan," discussed a court decision rejecting Horizon Healthcare Services Inc.'s request for two separate bench trials...

One issue every organization will face at some point is the loss of an executive director.