OIG Limits Sign-On Bonuses to In-Home Family Caregivers

OIG Limits Sign-On Bonuses to In-Home Family Caregivers OIG Limits Sign-On Bonuses to In-Home Family Caregivers

On January 5, 2026, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the Department of Health and Human..
Proposed Transparency in Coverage Rules Seek to Increase the Usefulness of Machine Readable Files Proposed Transparency in Coverage Rules Seek to Increase the Usefulness of Machine Readable Files

The Departments of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Health and Human Services (HHS)..
Thinking About Granting Profits Interests to Your Employees? Four Reasons You May Want to Think.. Thinking About Granting Profits Interests to Your Employees? Four Reasons You May Want to Think..

We are often asked by owners of limited liability companies (LLCs) to help them issue “profits..
FDA Issues RFI on Gluten-Cross Contact Issues FDA Issues RFI on Gluten-Cross Contact Issues

Today FDA announced that it has issued a pre-publication version of a request for information (RFI) ..
Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs- Key Takeaways for Colleges and Universities Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs- Key Takeaways for Colleges and Universities

This legal update summarizes the potential implications for higher education if the Supreme Court..
Gettin Salty: Episode 68: State Tax Revenues in 2026: Slow Growth, Flat Taxes, and Fiscal.. Gettin Salty: Episode 68: State Tax Revenues in 2026: Slow Growth, Flat Taxes, and Fiscal..

You are invited to listen to a new episode of GT’s GeTtin’ SALTy podcast, “State Tax Revenues in..
New York Attorney General Reaches $500,000 Settlement with Orthopedics Practice Over 2023 Data.. New York Attorney General Reaches $500,000 Settlement with Orthopedics Practice Over 2023 Data..

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced a $500,000 settlement with New York..
California Republicans urge Supreme Court to strike congressional map as racially discriminatory California Republicans urge Supreme Court to strike congressional map as racially discriminatory

In December, the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a new congressional map enacted to give..
Enforcing After House- The College Sports Commission and the Future of NIL Regulation Enforcing After House- The College Sports Commission and the Future of NIL Regulation

The College Sports Commission (CSC) was established to oversee compliance with and enforcement of..
Outlook 2026- UK Financial Services Regulation Outlook 2026- UK Financial Services Regulation

1.Growth and De (or Re)-regulation? This theme runs through all areas of UK financial services..
Justices reject state limits on malpractice actions for cases in federal court Justices reject state limits on malpractice actions for cases in federal court

As the justices turn at last to releasing opinions in argued cases, it should be no surprise that..
WHO Updates Foodborne Disease Manuals WHO Updates Foodborne Disease Manuals

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its manuals on strengthening surveillance of and..
Justices hold that restitution requirements imposed on federal convicts can’t be ratcheted up after .. Justices hold that restitution requirements imposed on federal convicts can’t be ratcheted up after ..

Yesterday’s majority opinion by Brett Kavanaugh in Ellingburg v. United States well may be the..
FTC Announces HSR Notification Threshold and Filing Fee Increases for 2026 FTC Announces HSR Notification Threshold and Filing Fee Increases for 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the annual revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino..
The Board is Back- NLRB Resumes Decisions, Affirms Regional Directors’ Authority Without a Quorum The Board is Back- NLRB Resumes Decisions, Affirms Regional Directors’ Authority Without a Quorum

On January 15, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued its first..
When a Name Becomes a Mirage- The CJEU on Designer Surnames as Trade Marks When a Name Becomes a Mirage- The CJEU on Designer Surnames as Trade Marks

Executive SummaryFashion houses trade in dreams, and often in names. But what happens when a famous ..
Two-lane Highway Takes Shape for U.S. Crypto Regulation- Digital Securities Regulation by SEC,.. Two-lane Highway Takes Shape for U.S. Crypto Regulation- Digital Securities Regulation by SEC,..

The new Administration has a clear mandate to provide a securities regulatory pathway for crypto,..
Update Your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026 Update Your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026

Whether your company provides health benefits or qualifies as a covered entity under the Health..
DCWP Names CEO of App-Based Company as a Defendant in Wage Theft Lawsuit DCWP Names CEO of App-Based Company as a Defendant in Wage Theft Lawsuit

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and its new Commissioner,..
McDermott+ Check-Up: January 16, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: January 16, 2026

This Week's DoseNegotiations on APTCs hit speed bump. The release of a Senate bipartisan compromise ..
Supreme Court takes up four new cases, including disputes on geofence warrants and Roundup.. Supreme Court takes up four new cases, including disputes on geofence warrants and Roundup..

The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added four new cases, on topics ranging from the Fourth..
NYSE American Proposes Amendments to Initial Listing Standards NYSE American Proposes Amendments to Initial Listing Standards

On January 8, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE” or “Exchange”) submitted a proposed rule..
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Shorter Validity Periods for Certain Employment .. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Shorter Validity Periods for Certain Employment ..

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the maximum validity periods for..
Navigating Car Accident Claims in Colorado Navigating Car Accident Claims in Colorado

Learn how Flesch Law Denver helps you navigate car accident claims for fair compensation.
NYC Expands Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health NYC Expands Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health

New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the..
Trump Signals Credit Card Interest Rate Cap and Backs Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 Trump Signals Credit Card Interest Rate Cap and Backs Credit Card Competition Act of 2026

President Donald Trump has announced a proposed cap on credit card interest rates and voiced..
Packaging EPR Updates- California Withdraws SB 54 Draft Regulations and Oregon Enforcement and.. Packaging EPR Updates- California Withdraws SB 54 Draft Regulations and Oregon Enforcement and..

What Happened?CaliforniaOn January 9, 2026, California’s Department of Resources Recycling and..
Enforcement Under California’s Delete Act, Full Steam Ahead Enforcement Under California’s Delete Act, Full Steam Ahead

Enforcement of California’s Delete Act is accelerating. The California Privacy Protection Agency..
When Chats Become Evidence: Court Affirms Order Requiring OpenAI to Produce 20 Million.. When Chats Become Evidence: Court Affirms Order Requiring OpenAI to Produce 20 Million..

On January 5, 2026, the federal U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York upheld..
2026 Will Reward the Companies that Operationalize AI 2026 Will Reward the Companies that Operationalize AI

After a decade of cloud migration and incremental modernization, the technology sector is..
TIME TO DROP EVERYTHING- Consumer’s Ability to Remove Their Data to Go into Effect TIME TO DROP EVERYTHING- Consumer’s Ability to Remove Their Data to Go into Effect

Hi CIPAWorld!As 2026 gets going, so does a new ability for consumers in California to remove their..
FBI Warns of North Korean Quishing Campaign FBI Warns of North Korean Quishing Campaign

As we have warned before, threat actors using QR codes in attacks against victims continue to rise. ..
Key Changes to Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act Take Effect Key Changes to Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act Take Effect

On January 1, 2026, the amendments to the Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act (VTPPA), Va...
New Year, New Views- DOL Opinion Letters on FLSA and FMLA Provide Employers with Helpful Guidance New Year, New Views- DOL Opinion Letters on FLSA and FMLA Provide Employers with Helpful Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division welcomed the new year by issuing six..
FERC Orders PJM to Reform Tariff for Co-Located Generation and Load FERC Orders PJM to Reform Tariff for Co-Located Generation and Load

On 18 December 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a long-awaited order..
February 2026 Visa Bulletin – Deep Freeze for All Categories But One February 2026 Visa Bulletin – Deep Freeze for All Categories But One

The State Department has published the February Visa Bulletin. All categories will freeze next..
BSA / AML Whistleblower Programs- What Prospective Whistleblowers Need to Know BSA / AML Whistleblower Programs- What Prospective Whistleblowers Need to Know

While the U.S. government devotes substantial resources to uncovering and prosecuting money..
After Months of Anticipation, The FCA Releases Its Guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct After Months of Anticipation, The FCA Releases Its Guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct

On 12 December, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finally issued its official response to the..
CBP’s Proposed Changes to the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA for B-1 and B-2 Visitors CBP’s Proposed Changes to the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA for B-1 and B-2 Visitors

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed significant updates to its Electronic System..
Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Package Deliveries- Implications and.. Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Package Deliveries- Implications and..

On December 9, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Notice of Availability..
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