On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the creation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to target health care fraud in Silicon Valley. Specifically, the strike force unites the District of Arizona, District
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2027 HSA Limits Are Announced
By Mary Ellen Schill | Employment BlogMay 29, 2026On May 29, 2026, the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2027. With respect to contribution limits, and reflecting the inflationary environment, the limits are higher than the
Proposed EEOC Rule Signals Shift in Reporting Requirements
On May 14, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) seeking to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements for all eligible employers, along with EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, and EEO-5 data collection,
New CMS Proposed Rule Would Impose a Payment Limit on Additional State Directed Payments and Establish a Payment Limit for ‘Targeted’ Medicaid Fee-for-Service Payments
On May 22, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a proposed rule regarding both Medicaid State directed payments (“SDPs”) and Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement. The proposed rule is based on two distinct but reinforcing authorities: (i) section
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Legal Probate Explained: Steps, Timeline, and Common Mistakes to Avoid
When a loved one passes away, families are often left with emotional stress, financial responsibilities, and legal questions. One of the most common legal processes families may face is Legal Probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will,
Inside the NLRB: What Non-Union Employers Need to Know About NLRA Risk in 2026
Although they may not realize it, even non-union employers face risk under the National Labor Relations Act. Everyday workplace decisions can trigger scrutiny and while the enforcement climate is shifting, the underlying risk remains. For employers, this is no longer
Who Owns the Social Media Account? Managing Digital Assets in Partial Business Sales
When a business owner sells only part of their company, social media accounts are too often treated as an afterthought. Yet these accounts are an overlooked asset holding enormous value: brand recognition, customer goodwill, and a strong existing audience that
OOTO but Not Out of the Woods: Legal Risks for Employers During and After FMLA Leave
When a key employee takes FMLA leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), staying in touch may feel necessary to keep business operations running. But what many employers underestimate is that liability under the FMLA extends well
The Accelerated Law School Hiring Cycle Hurts Our Profession
I want to begin by sharing my experience navigating the law school hiring cycle. During 1L, I was fortunate to be accepted into the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program. I applied and interviewed in January 2024, was accepted