In accordance with section 404(e) of the Clean Water Act (the “CWA”) and section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the “Corps”) adopted a general permitting process to address limited common discharges of dredged or fill material into jurisdictional “waters of […]
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The D.C. Circuit Vacated the Reporting Exemption for Farms under CERCLA and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Waterkeeper Alliance v. EPA, No. 09-1017 (D.C. Cir. April 11, 2017). The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the EPA’s final rule exempting farms from statutory reporting requirements for air releases from animal waste. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”) and the Emergency Planning […]
A New Compliance Resource From the HHS-OIG
Following the publication of “Practical Guidance for Health Care Governing Boards” (April 2015), and The DOJ’s report entitled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” (February 2017), the HHS-OIG has issued a new publication: “Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide.” The Guide was published March 27, 2017, and is now posted […]
Primary Considerations for Foreign Investment in the United States (Part 1 of 2)
Even with some economic uncertainty following the recent Presidential election, the United States (sometimes referred to herein as the “U.S.”) remains an attractive candidate for foreign investment. This is the first installment in a two-part series which provides a brief overview of some important considerations for foreign business people and […]
New Partnership Audit Procedures — What Do They Mean for My Partnership or LLC? (Part 1 of 3)
Congress enacted new partnership audit rules as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the “Act”). As outlined further below, these new audit rules make it easier for the IRS to audit and assess tax on entities taxed as partnerships, including general partnerships, limited partnerships, and LLCs. This article […]