On May 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) making Maryland the seventeenth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, but it does not apply to
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California’s Bill Increasing Regulations on Private Equity Health Deals
California is looking to take the lead on regulating private equity deals in the health care space by introducing bill AB 3129, which requires private equity groups or hedge funds to receive the state attorney general’s approval before purchasing…
PA Finally Adopts Anti-SLAPP Legislation: New Law Protects Those Facing Lawsuits Over Speech on Matters of Public Concern
Pennsylvania is the latest state to adopt a law designed to protect citizens who are faced with lawsuits aimed to impede their right to speak about matters of public concern. Both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature unanimously passed House Bill…
The EU AI Act: Part Two – High-Risk AI Systems
This is part two of our examination of the European Union’s new artificial intelligence law, the (“EU AI Act”). In part one, we introduced the scope of the EU AI Act and discussed what types of AI systems are…
CMS Announces 120-day Exception Period for No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution
Under the No Surprises Act, “open negotiation” is the period of time during which payers must disclose to providers important information regarding the claim at issue. On June 14, 2024, CMS announced a 120-calendar-day exception period, the open negotiation period…
Are Oral Settlement Agreements Reached in Mediation Unenforceable?
Oral settlement agreements are typically enforceable, provided that the parties are able to show a meeting of the minds regarding terms that comply with their jurisdiction’s statute of frauds, and that can be performed within one year.[1] However, when…
DOJ Antitrust Division Announces the Creation of New Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion
Last week, the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced the formation of the Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (“HCMC”). The task force appears to have been inspired by concern for health care platforms that combine…
FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompetes: Implications on Nonprofit Health Care Systems Are Uncertain
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its final rule regarding noncompete clauses, and which determined that such clauses are an unfair method of competition and therefore violate section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC…
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Part One – Scope and Prohibited Systems
Deal for Wizards and Capitals is a Major Win for Downtown D.C.
Last week, downtown D.C. received another huge boost when it was announced that Mayor Bowser and Monumental Sports entered into a non-binding agreement that will keep the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals playing in Capital One Arena for decades to…
