As of February 18, 2025, FinCEN filing obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are required. The nationwide injunction previously imposed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, has been lifted by that court. By changing course, the Texas […]
Health Law Alert
More Antitrust Changes Afoot – More Guidelines Gone
on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
The years 2023 and 2024 saw a slew of activity in the world of antitrust enforcement, and that trend will likely continue into 2025. While the change in presidential administrations may influence certain regulatory areas, prior activity such as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) nationwide ban on non-competes, the withdrawal […]
OCR Proposes Sweeping Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule
on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
On January 6, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a proposed rule to modify the HIPAA Security Rule. Health care organizations, including covered entities and business associates, continue to be a primary target for cyberattacks, and in the […]
Did the January 23rd U.S. Supreme Court Stay Change Your Filing Obligations with the Corporate Transparency Act?
on Friday, 24 January 2025 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
As of January 24, 2025, entities are not required to file beneficial ownership information reports (BOI reports) with FinCen. All filings are optional, and a nationwide preliminary injunction still exists suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On January 23, 2025 the U. S. Supreme Court granted the U.S. government’s […]
It’s a New Year: Do Your Hospital Bylaws Comply with the New Open Meeting Notice Requirements?
on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
We are sending this alert directly to you to make sure you are aware of recent changes to certain open meeting requirements for Nebraska public hospitals. Governing boards of Nebraska county hospitals and hospital districts might need to amend the organizational bylaws to ensure the organization complies with changes in […]
