08.12.19A recent rule change by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission eliminated the requirement for retail liquor stores to file Certificates of Compliance. Likewise, the state legislature eliminated the requirement for Certificates of Compliance for renewal of wine in grocery store
07.31.19Late last year, President Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly referred to as the “Farm Bill”) that legalized hemp cultivation under federal law. With the Farm Bill’s recent passing, several state and federal laws regarding agricultural growth
07.26.19Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expanded the list of preventive care benefits for certain chronic conditions that would apply for patients with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
As a result, individuals enrolled in HDHPs can receive first-dollar coverage
07.22.19The 2019 legislative sessions in Florida and Georgia resulted in significant changes to the certificate of need (“CON”) laws in each state. Other southeastern states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, considered bills to substantially change their respective CON
07.17.19The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Annual Report. The 2018 Report highlighted key enforcement areas and policy considerations.
The Health Insurance Portability
07.12.19Retainage is an important component of commercial construction projects, and a good understanding of retainage-related issues can give you significant leverage over contractors while the work is being completed.
That being said, it’s important to note that as an owner
07.09.19
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear in its next term several lawsuits that will impact plan sponsors and their responsibilities and risk exposure. These are the first cases filed under the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
07.09.19Since its inception, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has faced persistent challenges and litigation seeking to render it invalid. The most recent of those challenges will take place this week as Texas v. U.S. is heard before the 5th
07.08.19Late last month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the 11th state (plus Washington DC) to legalize adult-use marijuana (sometimes referred to as recreational use marijuana). The full text of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act can be
07.08.19Late last month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the 11th state (plus Washington DC) to legalize adult-use marijuana (sometimes referred to as recreational use marijuana). The full text of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act can be