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Recommendations Healthcare Entities Should Consider Following the Release of the OIG’s Newly Issued General Compliance Program Guidance

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​​The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) protects the integrity of its programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Over the years, the OIG has developed various compliance program guidance (CPG) documents to help the healthcare industry comply with program requirements and applicable laws and minimize the risk of fraud, waste,…

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Rule – What it Means for Corporate Boards

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​​In August of 2021, it was announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed Nasdaq rule to encourage board diversity in the companies that use the platform for trading. Though criteria are not difficult to meet, Nasdaq and the SEC have faced backlash regarding this new rule, including the recent effort…

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Decision By The Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals To Broaden Definition Of “Adverse Employment Action” Under Title VII Could Have Significant Implications For Texas Employers

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​​Texas employers should be aware that a recent federal court of appeals decision changes the law with regard to acceptable conditions of employment and potentially exposes more employers to discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Title VII requirements had been interpreted…

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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Opens the Door for States to Compel Companies to Be Sued Where Registered to Do Business

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​​A Pennsylvania case that was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2023 has led to a ruling that could result in a substantial change in how companies register within the country. By upholding a state law at the national level, SCOTUS’s ruling could result in multiple states adopting similar legislation, which could be…

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