12.18.20
In support of New York’s ongoing COVID‑19 response efforts, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued more than 80 executive orders that temporarily waive state regulatory requirements or impose new mandates, especially with respect to the healthcare industry.
12.17.20
On November 10, the Supreme Court heard arguments in California v. Texas, the case challenging the constitutionality of the ACA.
To support our clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, we provide below links to the Governor’s Executive Orders and California County directives and mandates (please see here for our New York Executive Orders and agency guidance).
Manatt’s employment group shares the top ten COVID-19 Vaccine Issues for employers.
With less than a month away from the Governor’s introduction of California’s 2021 budget, the Assembly Budget Committee recently unveiled its Blueprint for a Responsible Budget for the upcoming 2021-22 budget, a presentation of the Assembly’s spending priorities.
12.16.20
On December 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its proposal to make significant changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule as part of its Regulatory Spring to Coordinated Care.
Sprinting to finalize yet another significant species regulation while still in power, the Trump administration today finalized its adoption of a regulatory definition of “habitat” for purposes of species protection under the federal Endangered Species Act.
12.15.20
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Chobani LLC modify its “45% less sugar than other yogurts” claim for Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt products to clearly communicate the basis of comparison and avoid implying that “other yogurts” include yogurt ...
A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has recommended that Procter & Gamble (P&G) discontinue the claim that Tide purclean laundry detergent has “4x the cleaning power” of the leading plant-based detergent, Purex Natural Elements.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending checks totaling $774,755 to 13,221 consumers who bought Synovia, a supplement advertised and sold by A.S. Research, LLC, as a treatment for arthritis and joint pain.