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The genesis of the podcast show we are releasing today was an article written by Nick Bourke titled "America Can Fix Its Scam Problem. But We Keep Gifting Billions to Transnational Criminals...

You already know that opinions by independent medical reviewers play a big role in the decision to grant or deny benefits.

On June 25, 2026, DC-based Women in Housing & Finance hosted Senior Advisor and Counsel to the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Elie Greenbaum...

Following on the FDIC's recent issuance of updated guidelines for appeals of material supervisory determination, the OCC is now proposing to replace the existing guidance for handling appeals...

Our most recent Alert (linked here) discussed the proposed reforms to the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). This Alert provides an update on the reform legislation, as well as a summary of an important TOPA...

The Department of Justice has launched a groundbreaking three-year pilot program offering fixed payments of $10,000 to $30,000 for whistleblower tips that lead to criminal charges in health care and federal benefit fraud cases. Unlike traditional programs that pay after final resolution, this initiative rewards tipsters at the charging stage, potentially accelerating fraud detection and prosecution. Organizations in covered sectors face new compliance challenges as the program creates earlier pathways for i

California lawmakers passed SB 690 to eliminate private lawsuits under CIPA's pen register provisions, while the Court of Appeal's tentative ruling in Variety Media extends CIPA's reach to internet communications but limits claims based solely on IP address collection. These developments create both opportunities and challenges for retailers navigating website tracking litigation, requiring careful evaluation of tracking practices, disclosures, and vendor relationships.

Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act survives its first constitutional challenge, with a federal court ruling that the extended producer responsibility law does not violate the Commerce Clause...

On April 29, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a virtual workshop, entitled "Bringing Dark Patterns to Light," to examine "dark patterns." In her opening remarks..

As the ongoing pandemic deepens, states across the country continue to struggle to contain the virus and protect their citizens.

What effect do choice-of-law provisions have on the standard of review of ERISA benefit decisions?

You already know that the Elimination Period in long term disability cases is a key focus in assessing eligibility for benefits.

On February 12, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new technical assistance document addressing remote work as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

As online shopping and rapid delivery services continue to reshape the economy, employers increasingly rely on individuals who transport goods for their “last mile,”...

Host Riley Moyer invites guests Katheryn Bradley and Shirley Lou-Magnuson to share tools and advice with employers navigating leave and accommodation obligations for a compliant, well-managed...

Banking groups said their members will have to unnecessarily spend significant time and money if a federal court does not delay the compliance dates of an open banking rule that the CFPB said it intends to rewrite.

The FDIC and the OCC have approved the joint publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would codify the removal of reputational risk from their supervisory programs.

A Texas federal judge has voided a Biden Administration CFPB rule that would have prohibited medical debt in credit reports.