The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently updated its Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (“SRDP”), which allows health care providers and suppliers to voluntarily disclose actual or potential violations of the federal physician self-referral law, commonly known as the
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AI Will Find Your Permission Gaps. Who Owns the Fix?
A Cybersecurity Awareness Month series from Thompson Coburn’s Data Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group
Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Thompson Coburn is examining how organizations can put AI to work while keeping control of their data. So far, the series…
Illinois Appellate Court Reinforces UCC Article 9—Commercial Reasonableness Standards: Could the New Illinois Receivership Act Offer Lenders a Better Path?
On July 30, 2026, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, issued a Rule 23 opinion in Marchi v. Centrust Bank, N.A., 2026 IL App (1st) 231476-U,1 affirming a trial court’s finding that a secured lender’s private UCC Article 9…
Gorin’s Business Succession Solutions: October 2026
The below articles are part of Gorin’s Business Succession Solutions, a complimentary quarterly resource by Thompson Coburn partner Steve Gorin on tax planning for business owners, with an emphasis on income, estate, and related tax considerations. Certain section references in this…
Federal Court Rules that Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree Is a ‘Professional Degree’ for Higher Loan Limits
On Friday October 16, 2026, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered a preliminary injunction in favor of three naturopathic medicine associations that represent naturopathic medical colleges, naturopathic doctors, and naturopathic medical students…
Jennifer Price Weighs In on AI Use in Courts and Legal Research
In a recent Missouri Lawyers Media article, Thompson Cobourn partner Jennifer Price examined the legal profession’s response to AI-generated errors in court filings and judicial opinions. The article explored a high-profile Mississippi case in which a court order reportedly contained…
You Have the Data. Can You Use It for AI?
A Cybersecurity Awareness Month series from Thompson Coburn’s Data Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group
Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Thompson Coburn is examining how organizations can put AI to work while maintaining control over their information. Our series focuses on…
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Explore How States May Shape the Future of Shareholder Proposals
In a recent Law360 article, Thompson Coburn attorneys Michele Kloeppel, Sarah Larson, and Christian Witte examined the potential impact of the SEC’s proposed rescission of Rule 14a-8 and the role states may play in shaping the future of…
New York DOL Publishes Proposed Opioid Overdose Medication Regulations
Starting December 12, 2026, many New York employers must keep an opioid antagonist, an overdose reversal medication, available at the workplace.
Governor Hochul signed the law in December 2025. A February 2026 amendment clarified that the medication must be available…
Mackenzie Wallace, Ashton Dietrich Examine Payer Pressures Facing Rural Hospitals
In a recent Chief Healthcare Executive article, Thompson Coburn Health Care attorneys Mackenzie Wallace and Ashton Dietrich examined the growing pressures rural hospitals face when negotiating with Medicare Advantage and commercial payers.
The article outlines key considerations surrounding network adequacy requirements, reimbursement…