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EPA Drafts New Guidance on County of Maui’s “Functional Equivalent” Test
Article, 12.05.2023
NLRB Extends Effective Date of Joint Employer Rule in Wake of Legal Challenges
Article, 11.29.2023
A Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of Employment Discrimination in the Perm Process
11.29.2023
EEOC Issues Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
Article, 11.21.2023
OSHA and the NLRB Partner to Coordinate Enforcement Actions
Article, 11.15.2023
Latest Precedential Claim Construction Cases: When There Is Enough Intrinsic Evidence To Determine Claim Meaning Of A ‘Coined’ Term—And When More (Extrinsic Evidence) Is Needed
Article, 11.15.2023
NLRB Adopts New Final Rule and Again Broadens Joint-Employment Analysis
Article, 11.08.2023
Federal Court Strikes Down HHS Rule on Copay Accumulator Programs
Article, 11.08.2023
Compliance Corner: When “Voluntary” Alone Is Not Enough: Understanding the Voluntary Plan Safe Harbor Rules
Article, 11.08.2023
Navigating the Surprise Billing Payment Dispute Process: Tri-Agencies Issue Proposed Rule
Article, 11.08.2023
Direct Contracting Fundamentals for Negotiating with Providers
Article, 11.08.2023
Compliance Alert: Considering the Federal Government's Recent Shift to Ban Non-Competes
Publication, Originally published by Samford University in the 2023 issue of Cumberland Lawyer magazine., 10.26.2023
Boo! Issues to Consider When Planning Halloween Events
Article, 10.25.2023
SEC Amends Beneficial Reporting Deadlines under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Article, 10.18.2023
Looking Back and Looking Forward: EEOC Enforcement Efforts
10.11.2023
Public Company Advisory: SEC Snapshots - Third Quarter 2023
Article, 10.10.2023
Public and Private Companies Beware – Don’t 21(F)umble Your Employment and Separation Agreements
Article, 10.02.2023
Reminder of OFAC Blocked Property Report Deadline
Article, 09.25.2023
The EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Partner to Maximize Enforcement of Federal Employment Laws
Article, 09.25.2023
The Future of DHEC is No Longer Pending
Article, 09.21.2023
The EEOC Proposes Regulations to Help Employers Interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Article, 09.20.2023
DOL Proposes Significantly Raising Minimum Salary for White-Collar Overtime Exemptions
Article, 09.11.2023
HHS Recommends that Marijuana be Reclassified as Schedule III Controlled Substance
Article, 09.11.2023
WELCOME TO ATLANTA - INTA 2024
Blog Post, 09.08.2023
Is The WOTUS Carousel Finally Stopping Post-Sackett?
Article, 09.05.2023
2023 South Carolina Legislative Session: Healthcare
Article, 09.01.2023
2023 South Carolina Legislative Session: Economic Development
Article, 09.01.2023
2023 South Carolina Legislative Session Recap
Article, 09.01.2023
All Hands on Deck: States Mobilize for the Great Medicaid Unwinding
Article, 08.30.2023
OSHA’s Expanded Recordkeeping Rule Places Additional Obligations on Certain Employers
Article, 08.30.2023
The FTC announces it has finalized an updated version of its Endorsement Guides
Article, 08.23.2023
Navigating Transgender Inclusion Issues in the Workplace
Article, 08.22.2023
No Bluffing Here: North Carolina is “All In” on Sports Gambling
Article, 08.18.2023
What Employers Should Know About the Supreme Court’s Decision to End Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Article, 08.16.2023
The Strategic Advantages of Utilizing a Foreign Trade Zone in North Carolina (and elsewhere)
Article, 07.31.2023
EEOC Issues New Guidance on Visual Disabilities in the Workplace
Article, 07.31.2023
OSHA Issues Heat Hazard Alert and Warns of Increased Enforcement
Article, 07.31.2023
It’s Phishing Season: The SEC Adopts Final Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
Article, Client Alert, 07.27.2023
COVID-19 Flexibilities Come to an End and Other I-9 Changes
Article, 07.26.2023
CMS 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Impact on Provider Enrollment
Article, Co-authored by: Graham Core, Law Clerk, 07.24.2023
Workplace Accommodations Expanded Through Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Article, 07.19.2023
Sun Sets on CMS Mandatory Vaccination Requirement for Affected Healthcare Entities
Article, 07.17.2023
SEC Snapshots - Second Quarter 2023
Article, 07.14.2023
Local Board’s Short-Term Rentals Decision Reversed on Vagueness Grounds, and SCOTUS Issues Opinion Involving Property Taxes and the Takings Clause
Article, 07.13.2023
Billing Medicare or Medicaid? Understanding Your Audit Risk
Article, 07.11.2023
Permanent Standalone Telehealth Coverage Becomes a Possibility as Bill Advances
Article, 07.05.2023
Fixed-Indemnity Wellness Plans: The IRS Clarifies Taxation of Wellness Payments
07.05.2023
Proposed Legislation to Ease ACA Reporting Burdens Passes House
07.05.2023
This Month’s Compliance Corner: Employee Assistance Program Compliance
Article, 07.05.2023
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Ruling in Religious Accommodation Case
07.03.2023
Secure 2.0 Takeaways From DOL'S 2024 Budget Proposal - Law 360
Article, 06.29.2023
USCIS Releases New Guidance That Could Benefit Foreign Nationals Waiting For Employment-Based Green Cards
Article, 06.28.2023
The Value Based Enterprise Safe Harbors and Exceptions
Article, 06.28.2023
OIG Posts Final Information Blocking Rule—Who’s Subject to $1 Million Penalties?
Article, 06.28.2023
Reflections on the Benefits of Pro Bono Service
Article, 06.27.2023
Hospital at Home in the Carolinas: Recent Legislation Green Lights H@H Programs
Article, 06.26.2023
Board Diversity in the Balance: Federal Court Holds that California’s Board of Directors Diversity Requirement Violates Equal Protection
Article, 06.21.2023
CMS Announces New “SNF 5-Claim Probe & Educate Review”
Article, 06.19.2023
Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Market Demands Transparency and Perhaps a Whole Lot More
Article, 06.16.2023
EEOC Targets Construction Companies
Article, 06.16.2023
Compliance Alert: CMS Publishes New No Surprises Act “Consumer-Friendly” Resources Webpage
Article, 06.15.2023
Pitfalls for NC Lenders, and “Time is of the Essence” Provisions and Substantial Performance Under Purchase and Sale Agreements
Article, 06.13.2023
H. 3605 Results in New Programs and Procedures for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Article, 06.12.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session - Sine Die
06.09.2023
Recent Case is a Reminder How “No Fault” Attendance Policies Can Put Employers at Risk
Article, 06.06.2023
Supreme Court Eliminates Objective Defense for Scienter in False Claims Act Cases
Article, 06.05.2023
Legislatures Nationwide Take Steps to Limit Property Ownership by Foreign Adversaries
Article, 06.02.2023
What’s the North Carolina General Assembly Been Drinking This Session?
Article, 06.02.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Twelve
Article, 06.02.2023
Non-Competes Under Attack Again: NLRB’s General Counsel Says Non-Compete Agreements Violate the NLRA
Article, 05.31.2023
Less Room to Swim in the “Waters of the United States"
Article, 05.26.2023
U.S. Department of Education Issues Proposed Regulations
Article, 05.26.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Eleven
Article, 05.26.2023
DOL Prioritizes SECURE ACT 2.0 in 2024 Budget Proposal
Article, 05.24.2023
Supreme Court, First Circuit Curtail Broad Government Theories in Federal Fraud Prosecutions
Article, 05.19.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Ten
Publication, 05.19.2023
SEC Adopts New Share Repurchase Disclosure Requirements
Article, 05.19.2023
Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry. Know Your Risks and Take Steps to Protect your Company
Article, 05.18.2023
Shout, Shout, Let it All Out: NLRB Issues Ruling Expanding Protections for Employee Outbursts
Article, 05.17.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Nine
Article, 05.12.2023
WARN Act Considerations in an Uncertain Economy
Article, 05.10.2023
Countering Unprofessional Behavior: Civility in Litigation and Navigating Difficult Opposing Counsel
Article, 05.05.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Eight
Article, 05.05.2023
The Expansion of Pay Transparency Laws: A Growing Trend That Requires Employers’ Attention
Article, 05.02.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Seven
Article, 04.28.2023
The Benefits of Mediation for Employers
Article, 04.26.2023
New Guidance for Employee Agreements Could Change the Landscape of the Healthcare Industry
Article, 04.21.2023
2023 Legislative Update: Regular Session Week Six
Article, 04.21.2023
U.S. Department of Education Delays Implementation of New Third-Party Servicer Guidance
Article, 04.20.2023
Managing Ransomware Risk in Health Systems
Article, 04.18.2023
NLRB General Counsel Continues Push to Limit Employer Rights
Article, 04.18.2023
The DOJ’s Heightened Focus on the False Claims Act and Cybersecurity: Six Steps for Healthcare Providers to Implement to Stave Off Cybersecurity FCA Actions
Article, 04.17.2023
2023 Alabama Legislative Update: Week Five
Article, 04.14.2023
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace– A “New Civil Rights Frontier”
Article, 04.13.2023
New Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Physician Wellness Program Exception
Article, 04.10.2023
DHS Announces New Effort to Hold Employers Accountable
Article, 04.04.2023
Iowa Passes Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law
Article, 03.30.2023
Emotional Support Animals as Workplace Accommodations
Article, 03.29.2023
OSHA Gets Authority to Issue Visa Certifications Protecting Immigrants Who Aid Criminal Investigations
Article, 03.24.2023
EPA Issues Proposed Limits on “Forever Chemicals”
Article, 03.16.2023
Wage Payment Reminders in Wake of Uncertain Economic Conditions
Article, 03.15.2023
U.S. Department of Education Postpones Effective Date of New Third-Party Servicer Guidance and Reporting Obligations
Article, 03.09.2023
The Landscape is Changing for Telemedicine and Controlled Substances: Proposed Rulemaking for Post-Pandemic Treatment
Article, 03.07.2023
FLSA & FMLA: DOL Releases New Guidance on Telework, Nursing Breaks, and Serious Health Conditions
Article, 03.06.2023
The End of the COVID-19 Emergency Periods Impacts Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Article, 03.05.2023
Agencies Issue Guidance on Gag Clause Prohibition Requirement and How to Submit Annual Attestations of Compliance
Article, 03.05.2023
North Carolina Legislative Update: Legislators' work is well underway on Jones Street
Article, 03.02.2023
CLIENT ALERT: U.S. Department of Education Postpones Effective Date of New Third-Party Servicer Guidance and Reporting Obligations
Article, 03.02.2023
This Month’s Compliance Corner: Primer on HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules for Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans
03.01.2023
SCOTUS: $200K Per Year And Employee Still Entitled To Overtime Pay
Article, 03.01.2023
SC Public Policy Update: House committee approves “Pinckney Hate Crimes Act"
Article, 03.01.2023
Do Employers Need to Revise Their Severance Agreements After Recent NLRB Ruling About Confidentiality and Disparagement?
Article, 02.23.2023
The End of PHE Flexibilities – How to Navigate Upcoming Changes in Healthcare
Article, 02.16.2023
South Carolina Medicaid to Restart Member Eligibility Reviews – Details and Action Steps for Providers and Their Medicaid Patient-Members
Article, 02.16.2023
A List of Current “To Do’s” for Retirement Plan Sponsors – SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022
Article, 02.14.2023
U.S. Department of Education Issues a Summary of Cybersecurity Updates Required by the GLBA Safeguards Rule
Article, 02.14.2023
Stark Law Group Practice Requirements - Compliance Spotlight from CMS’ Recent Updates to Self-Disclosure Process
Article, 02.13.2023
DOJ Withdraws Healthcare Guidance and Safe Harbors
Article, 02.10.2023
Employment and Labor Highlights from the 2023 State of the Union Address
Article, 02.09.2023
No Surprises Act: An Update on the First Quarter of the IDR Process
Article, 02.07.2023
The EEOC’s Updated Guidance Addresses Hearing Disabilities and the ADA
Article, 02.01.2023
"Substantial Completion": Different Strokes for Different Folks??
Article, 01.23.2023
OSHA 300A Summaries Should Be Completed and Posted By Feb. 1, 2023
Article, 01.23.2023
New Year, New Rights: Congress Bolsters Statutory Legal Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees
Article, 01.17.2023
FTC Proposes Blanket Ban on Noncompete Agreements
Article, 01.11.2023
Key Health Care Issues to Track in 2023 in the Carolinas
Article, 01.09.2023
South Carolina Supreme Court Holds “Fetal Heartbeat Law” is Unconstitutional: Abortion Laws Remain the Same as Before the United States Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs
Article, 01.06.2023
New Year, New WOTUS Rule
Article, 01.03.2023
Retirement Plan Challenges and Opportunities – SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022
Article, 12.28.2022
In 2022, More Mandates for E-Verify
Article, 12.20.2022
The Grinch who Stole the Inside Tip: Mismanaging Analysts’ Expectations
Article, 12.20.2022
Stocking Stuffer from the SEC: SEC Adopts Final Rules on 10b5-1 Plans and Related Disclosures
Article, 12.19.2022
EEOC Updates its EEO Law Poster
Article, 12.14.2022
South Carolina Abortion Laws: Where Things Stand in the Fall of 2022
Article, 12.14.2022
CMS Designates More Providers as “High Risk” - Expect Delays During Enrollment and CHOWs Due to Mandatory Finger-Print Background Checks
Article, 12.06.2022
FDA Collaborates with MITRE to update Medical Device Cybersecurity Playbook
Article, 12.06.2022
Congress Passes Bill Limiting the Use of Nondisclosure and Non-disparagement Clauses for Employees Alleging Sexual Assault or Harassment
Article, 12.06.2022

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