The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an “Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force”. The mission of this Task Force is to identify and eliminate anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that undermine free market competition. The creation of the Task Force follows an executive order issued by President Trump whereby […]
Health Law Alert
Oracle Health Confirms Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in association with a January 2025 data breach. After initially denying that it suffered a security breach, in an April 7th email Oracle officially notified customers that its healthcare […]
How Does a Rule Get Un-Made? The Effect of Executive Orders on Rules and Regulations
Executive orders are a common tool used by every presidential administration. The effect of an executive order is limited and must be in accordance with the law. Its directives only extend to the executive branch, and they are a temporary measure that is subject to modification or reversal by a […]
New CMS Regulations on Medicare Repayment Effective 2025
A final rule on the Medicare 60-Day Repayment Rule (“60-Day Rule”) became effective on January 1, 2025. The 60-Day Rule was enacted as a part of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) in 2010, requiring providers and suppliers (“Providers”) to repay Medicare and Medicaid overpayments within 60 days of identifying those […]
New Developments in the CTA: FinCEN and the U.S. Department of the Treasury Offer Temporary Compliance Relief
On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose fines, penalties, or enforcement actions against any companies for failing to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports required under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) by the current deadline of March 21, 2025. […]

