Nov 11, 2020 | Administrative Law
Leading up to the recent elections, we explained the three constitutional amendments that Georgia voters would be asked to decide. All three amendments passed. In particular, nearly 80% of Georgia’s voters approved amending Georgia’s constitution to waive sovereign...
Sep 28, 2020 | Administrative Law, General
The State of Georgia is taking steps that allow licensees to grow cannabis and produce low THC oil(1) that can be used for defined medicinal purposes. In 2015, the Georgia General Assembly enacted “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” which is a law that allows patients to possess...
Aug 31, 2020 | Administrative Law, Business Litigation, COVID-19 Related Law, FINRA
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, courts and arbitration tribunals have been forced to grapple with how to safely conduct hearings while ensuring that the results of such hearings stand up to legal challenges. Back in May, we told you about a challenge to a FINRA...
Aug 21, 2020 | Administrative Law, COVID-19 Related Law, Government Investigations, Health Care
On August 19, 2020, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar issued a third amendment to HHS’ Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19 (Directive). The...
Aug 12, 2020 | Administrative Law, Business Litigation, FINRA
On July 20, 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Notice 20-25, which amends the FINRA rules to require the assessment minimum fees in connection with all expungement requests. FINRA keeps track of broker-dealers’ and registered...
Jan 8, 2016 | Administrative Law, Health Care
Healthcare Regulatory Update: What to Watch for in 2016 Happy New Year, and welcome to another year sure to be chock-full of new healthcare regulations. Here’s what to watch for in 2016: The 60-Day Rule and False Claims Act Liability In 2010, the Affordable Care Act...
