The Trump administration continues to pursue regulatory reform initiatives across the health care sector. A proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rule affecting Medicare-participating providers, including skilled nursing facilities, is currently under review by the Office of Management
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The Agricultural Law & Rural Practice blog, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin, addresses legal issues relevant to agricultural businesses and rural communities. It covers topics such as intellectual property challenges in agriculture, regulatory compliance including OSHA inspections, legislative developments affecting rural legal practice, and employment law matters like workers' compensation, ADA accommodations, and FMLA in the context of agricultural and rural workplaces. The blog also discusses litigation funding transparency and government speech issues as they pertain to rural legal concerns. It serves as a resource for solo practitioners and small firms handling general practice matters in agricultural and rural settings.
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It’s not just a hot new technology trend. It’s also become the newest cocktail party question people ask criminal defense attorneys, especially the ones who handle drunk driving cases:“Can I still get an OWI if I’m using the self-driving mode…
Wisconsin Extends Civil Rights Compliance Period Through 2028
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“DHS”) recently announced that it is extending the current civil rights compliance period for recipients of federal financial assistance through DHS. Under the extension, the current compliance period, which began January 1, 2022, will…
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Indiana Assisted Living Update: IDOH Recasts Its HCBS-Based Resident Rights Proposal in Second Residential Care Facility Rulemaking Notice
The Indiana Department of Health (“IDOH”) has issued a second public comment notice regarding its proposed amendments to Indiana’s Residential Care Facility (“RCF”) regulations. The proposal, first published earlier this year, would significantly expand resident rights, incorporate federal Home and…
Celebrating Constitution Day 2026
Today is Constitution Day. This year’s observance carries extra weight as the nation marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and 239 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution. President
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