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On December 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)

Smart staffing, disciplined scoping and strategic use of technology can dramatically reduce costs without sacrificing thoroughness

This is a continuation of our series addressing steps companies can take to protect themselves during government enforcement actions related to COVID-19.

This article is the first in a series addressing what companies can do now to protect themselves during later government investigations and enforcement actions related to COVID-19 relief funding.

On January 17, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that Haas Automation Inc.

At its core, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is relatively simple: It prohibits U.S. individuals and entities and anyone in the United States...

While the sweltering roil of temporary regulatory changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have cooled and the initial burst of SECURE 2.0 steam begins...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released updated guidance regarding employers' and employees' rights and obligations related to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

As previously covered on our HR Law Talk blog, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) non-compete ban (FTC Rule or the Rule) is scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024.

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the burden an employer must meet in denying a requested religious accommodation is "substantial" and not merely "de minimis." Employers...

After almost two years following its proposed rules, on March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules...

In Advisory Opinion 26-11, OIG concluded that a precision oncology company’s offer of a free multi-cancer detection report to patients receiving a blood-based colorectal cancer screening test did not warrant...

After a drawn-out drafting-and-review process, the hotly contested No Surprises Act (Act) has made its way into law after being tucked into the 5,500+ ...

The Department of Justice's $13 million settlement with ILC Dover and ILC Astrospace raises critical questions about cybersecurity compliance obligations for defense contractors. What happens when companies allegedly fail to implement required security controls, maintain proper documentation, and submit accurate assessments—even without a reported data breach? This enforcement action reveals how incomplete cybersecurity practices can create substantial False Claims Act liability.

On April 27, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule which, effective May 30, will make a number of changes to the SBA regulations impacting small businesses.

On February 15, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced two new "class deviations" (CDs) making a number of changes to the procurement rules applicable to GSA solicitations and contracts...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has referred 689 firms removed from its 8(a) Business Development Program to the General Services Administration for comprehensive contract audits, marking a significant escalation in federal enforcement efforts. These former participants, whose contracts total approximately $5.5 billion, now face scrutiny for potential fraud, false statements, and improper subcontracting arrangements that could lead to False Claims Act liability, suspension, debarment, or criminal inv