The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted HB 3392, which amends several provisions of the Illinois Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (“Act”). The legislation imposes new assessment requirements, modifies qualifications for assisted living directors, updates medication administration provisions, revises
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DOJ Memo Sharpens Its Corporate Fraud Focus: Insights from the National Fraud Enforcement Division on Its Corporate Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the “Fraud Division”), issued a memorandum (the “Memo”) announcing key priorities of the Fraud Division’s Corporate Enforcement Section. The Memo follows significant
4 International Trade Trends Wisconsin Businesses Should Watch Following the G20 Trade Ministerial
Milwaukee recently hosted the 2026 G20 Trade Ministerial, bringing trade officials from the world’s largest economies to Wisconsin. Although the meeting did not produce a new trade agreement, it offered a useful glimpse into the priorities increasingly driving trade policy
Construction Liens: the Tool Every Construction Company or Contractor Needs to Have in Their Belt
Construction, remodeling, and repair work are among the most important trades in our economy. Contractors take plans and specifications and transform them into tangible results through skill and craftsmanship that improve homes, businesses, and communities. In return for that work,
November ballot question 2: Banning closure of places of worship during an emergency
Wisconsin voters will encounter three constitutional amendment referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a series of posts, Wisconsin Justice Initiative will help you understand constitutional amendment referendum questions generally, and the Nov. 3 election questions specifically. This is
Seller Misrepresentation Claims: What Homeowners Need to Know
One of the most common disputes arising from residential real estate transactions is a seller misrepresentation claim. These lawsuits are often based on allegations that the seller failed to disclose a known defect or provided inaccurate information about the property’s
A Compliance Guide to Child Support Income Withholding
Employers are regularly part of the collection process when an employee is ordered to pay child support or maintenance. Based on state law, a court order for child support shall constitute an assignment of all income, including commissions, earnings, salaries,
OIG Clarifies That Stark Law Compliance and Fair Market Value Alone Do Not Resolve Anti-Kickback Statute Risk
In revisions released earlier this year to its General Questions Regarding Certain Fraud and Abuse Authorities, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) emphasized that compliance with the physician self-referral law (“Stark Law”) does not automatically resolve risk under the
DOJ Revises Justice Manual to Strengthen False Claims Act Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently revised its Justice Manual to strengthen its approach to False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement. The revisions address two issues particularly relevant to FCA defendants: the use of sub-regulatory guidance and DOJ’s consideration of
