In October 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield (“BCBS”) agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve allegations of anti-competitive practices in the health insurance market – it is reported to be the largest settlement in a health care antitrust case
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The EU AI Act: Part Four – Low Risk AI Systems and Enforcement
This is part four 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
Understanding the Colorado AI Act
The EU AI Act: Part Three – General-Purpose Models
This is part three 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
Maryland’s New Approach to Data Minimization Creates Unique Compliance Issues
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
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