The DOJ recently announced the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) initiative to address the growing number of False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam complaints filed by “data miners,” defined as individuals or organizations that use publicly available
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DOE Adds Thailand to Part 810 ‘Generally Authorized’ Destination List
The US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Secretarial Determination in the Federal Register on May 14, 2026 adding the Kingdom of Thailand to the list of Generally Authorized destinations in Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 810. In doing…
CMS Imposes Six-Month Nationwide Hospice and Home Health Medicare Enrollment Moratorium Effective May 13
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 13, 2026 announced a nationwide temporary moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies, representing a significant escalation in the agency’s use of front-end program integrity tools.…
Adverse Events Centralized: What the Launch of FDA’s New Adverse Event Monitoring System Means for Companies
FDA announced on March 11, 2026 the launch of the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS) , a modernized database designed to centralize and streamline the analysis and publication of adverse event reports for all FDA-regulated products. This new platform, with…
NERC Alert Moves Data Centers From Emerging Risks to Planning Obligations
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued a Level 3 Alert, the highest possible severity level and one that is rarely used by NERC, requiring the immediate attention of many NERC registered entities. While the Alert is not…
NRC Reorganization Aligns Staff to Changes in Commission’s Strategic Direction
The NRC has released an overview of its most significant agency reorganization since 1987. The effort is “designed to streamline decision-making, consolidate functions, and enhance alignment with national priorities for the safe and efficient deployment of innovative nuclear technologies.”
NRC Eases Foreign Ownership Restrictions, Opening US Nuclear Sector to Investment
The NRC is codifying a sea change to its regulations regarding foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) of utilization or production facilities. On April 26, 2026, the NRC issued a direct final rule and a companion proposed rule to relax…
Upcoming Tech & Sourcing Webinar on Distribution Agreements
Please join partner Marie Davy and of counsel Emily Lowe on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET for a discussion on current issues and key contractual provisions in global distribution agreements. Topics will include territory and…
The Rise of Morals Clauses: As Sponsors Focus on Brand Protection, Careful Drafting Is Key
While morals clauses have long been common in athlete endorsement agreements, their importance to sponsorship agreements between teams and sponsors is mounting as brands seek greater protection against reputational harm tied to their association with a team. In the team…
FDA’s Warning Letter Suggests Growing Scrutiny of AI Overreliance
A recently issued Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter citing a drug manufacturer for improper use of artificial intelligence (AI) suggests FDA’s scrutiny of AI is expanding. Although not the first FDA Warning Letter related to AI, prior Warning…