On September 16, 2026, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Representatives Val Hoyle (D-OR), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 (the
Latest from Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: A Recap of the Colliers National Healthcare Conference
On October 8, Colliers hosted its annual National Healthcare Conference in Boston. It was well attended by a number of brokers, health system executives, developers and investors. Hall Render shareholder Andrew Dick attended the conference this year and presented on
DHS Proposes New Rule Eliminating H-1B Grace Period
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently published a proposed rule on September 11, 2026, that, if finalized, would end the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other eligible nonimmigrant workers following a loss of employment. According to
Reverse Waiver: Supreme Court Reviews Jurisdiction for 10-Year-Old in Murder Case
Oct. 14, 2026 — A case against a 10-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his mother has raised constitutional issues of national importance.A primary question is whether the attributes of youth, as described by the U.S.
Michigan Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Alleging that It Conspired to Raise Insurance Prices and Lower Reimbursements to Health Care Providers
On October 8, 2026, the Michigan Attorney General, on behalf of the State and in its parens patriae authority on behalf of the people of Michigan, sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (“BCBSM”) alleging federal and state antitrust violations
3 Common Commercial Contract Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
3 Common Commercial Contract Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Commercial contracts can have a significant impact on a business’s profitability, operations, and risk exposure. Yet many business owners sign vendor agreements, service contracts, and sales agreements
Buying a Business? You Might Not Be Buying What You Think You’re Buying
Imagine you find the perfect business to buy. The owner is approaching retirement after a long and successful career. The company has a strong reputation in the market. Revenue appears healthy. Employees seem happy and experienced. After some promising conversations,
‘Miracle Lien Avoidance:’ A Powerful Bankruptcy Tool for Farmers and Rural Debtors
Oh, those pesky liens!
They seem to touch everything you have. Liens on tractors. Liens on skid steers. Liens on livestock. Liens on tools. Sometimes even liens on the refrigerator and other household goods.
You try adjusting payments. You write
Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses Regular Commitment Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) recently reversed a regular commitment for a schizophrenic patient because the hospital failed to offer any evidence that the patient was dangerous to himself or others and that he was unable to function
Can Workers’ Comp Deny Benefits for a Surgery You Already Had?
If you’ve been injured at work in Wisconsin, you might assume that once your workers’ compensation claim is accepted, your medical treatment will be covered.But what happens if you undergo surgery for your work injury and, afterward, the insurance
