The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would significantly limit Medicaid managed care State Directed Payments (SDPs) and certain fee-for-service payments. These changes seek to implement, and go well beyond, the relevant directives under
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Upcoming Webinar on Government Contracting in the Technology Industry
By Morgan Lewis
Join partners Alexander Hastings, Amanda Robinson, and Jaclyn Whittaker, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET for a webinar discussing key considerations for startups and established companies when contracting with the government.
Technology Marathon Webinar: Smart Devices, Privacy, Health Law, and Regulation
By Morgan Lewis
Join partners Michele Buenafe and Michael J. Madderra on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET for the Technology Marathon session Always On and Watching: Smart Devices and Their Intersection With Privacy, Health Law, and Regulation, which will explore…
NRC Annual Enforcement Report Shows Slight Decline in Escalated Enforcement Actions
By Morgan Lewis
The NRC’s Office of Enforcement (OE) recently published its 2025 Enforcement Program Annual Report. During 2025, the NRC issued 71 escalated enforcement actions to licensees, nonlicensees, and individuals, which is a slight decrease from the 73 escalated enforcement actions in…
Open-Source Software: Common Areas of Inquiry in M&A Due Diligence
By Morgan Lewis
Open-source software (OSS) is widely used throughout the software industry and can generally be incorporated into commercial products or used internally as development tools. OSS is made available under licenses permitting users to access, use, modify, and distribute publicly available…
What NERC’s Emerging Large Load Guidance Means for Electric Utilities
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The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC’s) new Reliability Guideline, Risk Mitigation for Emerging Large Loads, provides a detailed framework for addressing reliability risks associated with rapidly growing large loads, including data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, hydrogen production facilities, manufacturing…
Designing Executive Loan Programs in the Context of Incentive Equity: Key Considerations and Practices
By Morgan Lewis
Executive loan programs have become a popular strategic response to complex executive compensation demands in a competitive talent market.
AI & Outsourcing Series: Digital Dependency and Key Considerations in Outsourcing Deals
By Morgan Lewis
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in outsourced services, companies are facing a new and growing challenge: digital dependency on their vendors. Modern outsourcing relationships are no longer limited to staffing support or standardized technology platforms.
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Three-Year New Clinical Investigation Exclusivity
By Morgan Lewis
Since 1984, FDA has had authority to recognize three years of regulatory exclusivity for certain qualifying new drug applications that conduct new clinical investigations essential for its approval. Despite no shortage of controversy, nuance, challenges, and litigation in the intervening…
Material Changes: NRC Proposes Overhaul of Byproduct Materials Regulations
By Morgan Lewis
As part of its wholesale regulatory review pursuant to Executive Order 14300 and direction in Executive Order 14267 to reduce regulatory barriers that may limit competition or create unnecessary barriers to new market entrants, the NRC has identified requirements within…