Publications

On October 30, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a final rule under ERISA that redefines a plan fiduciary’s duties when making investment decisions.  Despite the overwhelmingly negative feedback in response to the DOL’s proposed rule in June, the final rule arguably goes even further to underscore the importance […]

In September 2020, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule clarifying how to analyze whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor or an employee, a summary of which can be found here. On January 6, 2021, after considering public comments, the DOL announced its final rule, […]

While we are still waiting for guidance from the USCIS on this year’s cap season, employers who wish to register for an opportunity to obtain an H-1B visa under the 2021/22 annual quota (or cap) should anticipate registrations to be filed this March.  If you are interested in sponsoring H-1B […]

On December 2, 2020, CMS finally issued the much anticipated additions and modifications to the Stark law and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. The changes came over one year following the publication of proposed rules and, with a few exceptions, are effective as of January 19, 2021. This is one of […]

On December 3rd, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released the Fourth Amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (“PREP Act”). The Fourth Amendment bolsters immunities by establishing legal liability protections to private distribution channels, telehealth providers, and for prioritization decisions. Private Distribution Channels  Previously, […]