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ARTICLE · 15 MAY 2012

Business News Digest - May 2012

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Robert Waldman
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LATEST NEWS AND ALERTS

Venable attorneys produce periodic alerts and newsletters covering a variety of topics and practice areas. For your convenience, we have assembled below a collection of the latest alerts and newsletters from April 2012. To view the full text of an article, please click on the title of the piece.

Legal Issues and the State-Based Exchange – Enhancing Your State's Readiness
On March 12, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services issued final regulations relating to the establishment and operation of a State-based health insurance Exchange, including standards for the Small Business Health Options Program.

Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act

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