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06.18.20

Strategies for Supporting and Strengthening Medicaid IT During the COVID-19 Crisis

Long-standing federal statute and regulations authorize federal matching funds for automated data processing (ADP) systems for the state administration of Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and human services programs, and establish the rules and process for states to ...


06.18.20

Governor Newsom Orders All Californians to Wear Masks in Public

On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom and California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order requiring all Californians to wear masks or other face coverings when in high-risk situations.


06.17.20

Proposed Controversial California Vapor Intrusion Guidance Threatens to Hinder Redevelopment

After years in the making behind closed doors, on February 14, 2020, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California State Water Resources Control Board released their draft Supplemental Guidance: Screening ...


06.17.20

The Digital Health Investment Landscape Post-COVID-19

During the COVID-19 crisis, there remains a lot of activity and interest in digital health.


06.16.20

Navigating FDA’s Wave of Enforcement Discretion Policies: Device Availability in the Era of COVID-19

Using the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken enormous steps in the last two months to promote vaccine and therapy development and availability, as well as facilitate availability of diagnostic tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment ...


06.16.20

Manatt Provides Recommendations to State of New Jersey Following Rapid Review of Nursing Homes

Based on an intensive three-week review commissioned by New Jersey, the report outlines a set of actionable proposals for the state to reduce the impact of future COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and strengthen the state’s long-term care (LTC) system.


06.16.20

KleptoSettlement: Behavioral Advertising Data Collection in Kids’ Apps Leads to Avoidable FTC Fine

Earlier this month, HyperBeard, Inc., a developer of popular children’s mobile applications, agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of its failure to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA).


06.16.20

Legally Bombed: Reese Witherspoon’s Clothing Company Earns Failing Grade on ‘Free Dress’ Giveaway

As it turns out, Elle Woods apparently skipped taking that elective course in advertising law while she was attending Harvard Law School because, in real life, Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James clothing company failed to disclose to teachers hoping for a free dress that it was offering a ...


06.16.20

IRS Provides New Markets Tax Credit Relief Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

On Friday, June 12, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-49 (the NMTC Relief Notice), which provides extensions for certain time-sensitive actions related to the new markets tax credit (NMTC) for community development entities (CDEs) and qualified active low-income community ...


06.15.20

Emergence From COVID-19: Imperatives for Health System Leaders

In a new briefing, Manatt examines the challenges health system leaders are facing throughout COVID-19, imperatives for moving forward & actionable recommendations.