Cyber Attack Opens Conversation Nation-wide for Healthcare Systems Looking to Gain Legal Protection and Preventative Measures Against the Next Wave

Cyber Attack Opens Conversation Nation-wide for Healthcare Systems Looking to Gain Legal Protection and Preventative Measures Against the Next Wave

The recent cyberattack that disrupted the largest U.S. healthcare payment system, Change Healthcare—a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group—has had a staggering impact on the financial operations of medical providers nationwide. The crisis highlights the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure to cyber threats and underscores the need for robust legal strategies to mitigate

Hot Under the Collar: Rising Temps Prompt Talks of Workers Safety Legislation

Hot Under the Collar: Rising Temps Prompt Talks of Workers Safety Legislation

Article By Terence Cushing On July 27, 2023, the Biden Administration announced new intentions to protect workers nationwide from heat related injuries. On the same day, the President hosted the mayors of often-sweltering Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio, Texas to discuss the impact of extreme heat on their cities’ workers.

Demand-Side Bribery Now In The Crosshairs Of The Department of Justice

Demand-Side Bribery Now In The Crosshairs Of The Department of Justice

Article By Kristopher Keys and Anthony Schumann of the Business Risk Division The U.S. Government recently enacted the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as an element of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024. FEPA enjoyed bi-partisan support and advances the policy objective of criminalizing “the demand side of bribery

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs 2023 Tort Reform Bill Into Law, Avoids Rush of Personal Injury Claims for Florida Businesses

In a matter of hours after the Senate passed the 2023 tort reform bill, Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, signed the comprehensive bill into law providing immediate relief for businesses and business owners in the state. This legislation introduces new limitations and regulations on insurance claims. As noted in past releases,

Client Alert: DOJ Hot on the Trail of Banks Utilizing Discriminatory Practices

On February 28, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had secured a $9 million settlement with Park National Bank to address allegations of lending discrimination. The settlement represents the latest development in the ongoing effort to combat discrimination in the financial industry, particularly against borrowers from minority communities.

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