Publications

On March 31, 2026, United Healthcare (“UHC”) successfully moved to dismiss a class action arising from its purported use of third-party tracking technologies on its website. We’ve previously discussed automated tracking on websites, such as by using cookies, pixels, etc., in connection with “trap-and-trace” laws, including at our Health Law […]

The Nebraska Legislature recently approved Legislative Bill 663.  LB 663 sets new rules for counties processing conditional use permits.  The Governor signed LB 663 on February 24, 2026.  The law will take effect on July 17, 2026. Although LB 663 emerged from concerns in the agricultural context, the bill applies more broadly.  LB 663 streamlines how counties review, […]

On April 10, 2026, the Nebraska Legislature approved two significant energy bills, LB 1010 and LB 1261.  Unless the Governor vetoes the bills and the Legislature fails to override the vetoes, the bills will become law.  We do not expect a veto on either bill.  The bills will take effect three […]

On March 4, 2026, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion No. 26-04 relating to investments in and transfers of ownership interests in an ambulatory surgery center (“ASC”). While most experienced health care administrators understand that the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) applies to ASC arrangements, many do not […]

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing a new requirement that employers pay a $100,000 fee before sponsoring a foreign worker for H‑1B status.  The $100,000 fee applies only to new H‑1B petitions for foreign workers coming directly from abroad and does not apply to individuals […]