On November 26, 2019, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with other Democratic senators across four key Senate committees, introduced the Consumer Online Privacy Right Act (“COPRA”), which would expand the rights of people when it comes to how personal data is collected, shared and used. The move comes after […]
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Embedded Code = Joint Control => Joint Liability
on Monday, 23 December 2019 in
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Embedding someone else’s code in your website may seem a like great idea – embedding a “Like” button from Facebook or a “Share” button from LinkedIn. The buttons provide your visitors with an opportunity to interact with your site, share an article, or like a picture. But, the embedded code […]
DOJ Reaches Settlements with “Independent” Charities
on Friday, 6 December 2019 in
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On October 25, 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced settlements with two foundations totaling $6 million.[1] The DOJ alleged that the charities worked with various pharmaceutical companies to establish programs that funneled money to patients taking specific drugs manufactured by those pharmaceutical companies. According to the DOJ, these programs […]
Federal Contractor Update
on Friday, 6 December 2019 in
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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is picking up speed with a variety of updates this fall. The following reflects the most noteworthy of the OFCCP’s activity. TRICARE Jurisdiction? Good News on the Horizon! Healthcare employers who receive TRICARE dollars have long suffered through the back and forth […]
On to a New Year and a New Editor
on Friday, 6 December 2019 in
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This year is soon over and we look to the future and what 2020 will bring. For me, it brings retirement and new plans. While I look forward to this new adventure, I will surely miss everyone who has been a part of the past 26 years at Baird Holm. A […]
