Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard patient information in an increasingly digital landscape. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remains the cornerstone of patient privacy protection, and enforcement activity by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to intensify. For hospitals, […]
The defense contracting landscape has fundamentally transformed. Effective November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became enforceable, making cybersecurity compliance a mandatory contractual requirement rather than merely a best practice. For defense contractors and subcontractors throughout the industrial base, CMMC […]
The release of America’s AI Action Plan in July 2025 marks a watershed moment for businesses operating in the artificial intelligence space. With over 90 federal policy actions targeting AI innovation, infrastructure development, and international competitiveness, companies face both unprecedented opportunities and significant legal exposure. For business leaders, general counsel, […]
The data privacy litigation landscape has reached a critical inflection point. With federal court filings surging from approximately 1,425 cases in 2020 to over 2,529 in 2024, businesses face unprecedented legal exposure. As we move through 2025, the stakes have never been higher for companies collecting, processing, or storing consumer […]
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized business operations, but it has also opened a Pandora’s box of legal liability. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, so does AI-related litigation. From copyright infringement claims against generative AI companies to employment discrimination lawsuits targeting automated hiring systems, 2025 has emerged as a watershed year […]
In an age when digital interactions dominate how businesses engage with clients, data privacy risks have moved to the forefront. Recent litigation trends show that insurers and financial services companies are now squarely in the cross-hairs of plaintiffs’ firms. The article “Data Privacy Litigation Trends Against Insurers and Financial Services […]
The healthcare industry’s transition from fee-for-service to value-based care has fundamentally altered how providers structure financial relationships. The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), two pillars of federal healthcare fraud and abuse prevention, have evolved to accommodate innovative care delivery models while maintaining safeguards against improper referrals and kickbacks. For […]
Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a research concept to a core component of modern healthcare delivery. From predictive analytics that flag potential patient deterioration to diagnostic imaging tools and virtual assistants that enhance patient communication, AI is now integral to hospitals, telehealth platforms, urgent care centers, and after-hours physician […]
In Florida, product regulation has become a battlefield where state laws and local ordinances clash. A recent example is the Coral Gables ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, which was struck down by an appellate court because state statutes preempt local regulation of packaging materials. This case highlights a broader trend: […]
A Course Correction in Noncompete Policy In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made national headlines when it voted to adopt a rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide. The move sought to reshape employer-employee relationships in a way that would expand worker mobility and challenge traditional business protections. By […]