Learn more about the new Special Fraud Alert published by the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on arrangements with telemedicine companies, setting forth seven characteristics OIG believes could suggest a given arrangement poses a heighted risk of fraud and abuse.
The rules on international transfers of personal data have become increasingly complex since the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) in the Schrems II case in July 2020.
Learn key US data regarding how companies approach the challenge of adapting to and complying with the evolving privacy landscape, in this survey report by Womble Bond Dickinson.
As previously reported, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization held that the
authority to regulate abortion is returned to the states, permitting states to regulate
abortion within their borders. Thus, employers and administrators of plans that cover
abortion services will need to be cognizant of state restrictions on availability of abortions
and related services. Texas has been prominent in
legislating restrictions on performance of and access to abortions.
As various restrictions put in place during the global coronavirus pandemic have lifted across the world, many businesses have embraced hybrid working. However, as we look to the future, are these working arrangements of the so-called “new normal” really here to stay?
The Ninth Circuit recently concluded that job applicants are not entitled to compensation for time devoted to pre-employment drug tests because an employment relationship has not yet been formed. The Ninth Circuit held that the “control test” does not apply to job applicants, and that, under California contract law, the applicants had no contract for employment until they passed the pre-hire drug tests. Johnson v. WinCo Foods.
Following the recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization companies have considered giving assistance in accessing abortion services. This resource highlights some legal considerations for employers as they decide whether and how to provide these benefits.
Canada's Bill C-27 updates Canada's federal private sector privacy law (PIPEDA), and re-works the Digital Charter Implementation Act (C-11). This article summarizes details of the new bill and highlights and compares certain provisions with C-11.
Legal ops truly shines when bringing together lawyers, allied professionals, and the tools that serve them best to meet their myriad, unique needs. In a world of complicated implementations, it’s crucial that lawyers are engaged in decision-making before and during the project. This article provides tips and best practices to that end.
Learn about the Digital Markets Act Regulation, EU legislation to regulate gatekeeper firms, and questions about the effects of its new approaches compared to ordinary competition law.