On April 27, 2026, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) published a Federal Register notice adding a duty-free code in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) with retroactive effect to cover goods subject to the Section 232 aluminum,
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Tips for Managing Large Property Insurance Claims
When natural disaster strikes, the insurance claims process can feel overwhelming. Here are the key steps every business should follow.
Know Your Coverage
Before filing anything, review your policy carefully. Standard commercial property insurance covers direct physical loss or damage
A Surprising Reason Your Health Plan Costs May Increase
A recent excellent New York Times article explains how a change in law first effective in 2022 has quickly come to be used by out-of-network providers to obtain significant overpayments for routine medical procedures. Not stated in the article is
The 2025 Mental Health Parity Report to Congress: Practical Takeaways for Plan Sponsors
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the “Departments”) recently released their 2025 Report to Congress on enforcement activity under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”).
Background
MHPAEA is a federal law that
EBSA Redefines Its Enforcement Approach: Plan Sponsor and Fiduciary Takeaways from FAB 2026-01
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) does not frequently issue Field Assistance Bulletins (FABs); in fact, in the last decade, there have only been ten FABs issued. Furthermore, EBSA rarely uses them to articulate an overarching enforcement
CBP Provides CIT Latest Updates on IEEPA Tariff Refunds
On April 14, 2026, U.S. Court of International Trade Senior Judge Richard Eaton held a closed conference in the new lead case, Euro-Notions Florida, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, et al., addressing refunds of duties paid under the
OFAC Amends Russia General Licenses Related to Lukoil
On April 14, 2026, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended two general licenses to continue authorizing limited transactions under previous sanctions involving Russia’s Lukoil operations.
OFAC Issues General Licenses Authorizing Certain Venezuelan Commercial and Banking Transactions
On April 14, 2026, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued two general licenses in the continuing relaxation of certain sanctions involving Venezuela. These new general licenses authorize certain commercial and banking transactions in the
Event Update: RIA Merger Conference: Compliance, Regulation & Growth (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 293:30 – 6:00 p.m. PTWe are pleased to invite you to the virtual RIA Merger Conference, a program designed specifically for registered investment advisers. This afternoon program offers a unique opportunity to hear from dynamic industry thought leaders
CBP Confirms April 20, 2026 Launch of Phase 1 of the IEEPA Tariff Refund Process
On April 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) published Cargo Systems Messaging Service (“CSMS”) #68315804, confirming that Phase 1 of the process to refund duties paid by importers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) will