Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-watchers have their eyes squarely on recent reports that Senator Joe Manchin, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, won’t schedule a hearing on Chairman Richard Glick’s re-appointment this year, meaning that Glick will
Hospital shielded heart surgeon with 21 malpractice claims, probe finds
He cut a dashing figure in ads and billboards for a New England community hospital, which had an administration desperate for a lucrative heart care program in a region with famous academic medical centers. Dr. Yvon Baribeau, a Canadian-trained heart
Recent HIPAA Settlement Offers Lessons on Data Disposal and the Meaning of PHI
A $300,640 settlement announced yesterday by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provides important reminders about HIPAA Privacy Rule and data privacy practices generally: robust data disposal practices are critical and “protected health information” (PHI) is not limited to diagnosis
Favorable Winds for Offshore Development – Inflation Reduction Act and Other Updates
The offshore wind industry stands to gain additional momentum this summer as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) moves through Congress to its anticipated passage. The budget reconciliation package associated with the bill continues to reflect a substantial investment in the
FERC Approves ISO-New England’s Implementation of Capacity Market Design Changes and MOPR Elimination
On Friday, May 27, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order approving ISO-New England’s proposed tariff revisions, which phase out the ISO’s minimum offer price rule (MOPR) by 2024. The tariff revisions institute an interim Transition
A Divided FERC Accepts ISO-NE’s Request to End its MOPR in Two Years
On May 27, 2022, a divided FERC ultimately agreed to allow ISO New England Inc. (“ISO-NE”) to sunset its current minimum offer price rule (“MOPR”) as part of its capacity market. During the next two capacity auctions, ISO-NE will permit
Upcoming & Noteworthy Tax Controversy Events
2nd Annual IFA USA Winter International Tax Conference: Kat Gregor is a speaker during the session “LB&I Hot Topics in Tax Controversy” on December 8.
New England SALT Forum: Ropes & Gray is a proud sponsor of the
SALT partners to present for New England, New Jersey conferences this week
This week, Eversheds Sutherland is a proud sponsor of the virtual New England State and Local Tax Forum. Partner Breen Schiller will cover key issues facing combined filers in 2021.
In addition, Partner Jeff Friedman will present a virtual
Episode 18: The Low Down on Organ Procurement Organizations
In this episode, Foley Of Counsel Maureen Kwiecinski sits with Alexandra Glazier of New England Donor Services (NEDS) about how Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are regulated and some of the recent changes in performance and outcome standards, similar to other
Hurricane Henri: What Employers in New England Need to Know Before the Storm Hits
So yesterday’s post was about being a Miami Hurricane. Today’s? A real-life hurricane/tropical storm (Henri) is making it’s way to Southern New England.
It’s impact here in Connecticut is still very much up in the air as of midday Friday