Federal & State Outlooks
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DOJ Supports Mississippi Church’s Challenge to Drive-In Services Ban
April 17, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently filed a Statement of Interest in Suppor...
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State Insurance Departments Provide Evolving Guidance and Emergency Relief in Wake of Coronavirus Pa...
April 17, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
In the wake of the novel coronavirus and its disruption to all things business and personal, many st...
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A Deeper Dive into Virtual Services
April 16, 2020 | Blogs
While innovation in communication (and Medicare reimbursement) has been evolving, the COVID-19 crisi...
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Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Enforcement Eased During COVID-19 Crisis
April 16, 2020 | Blogs
In response to COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a document sett...
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Pennsylvania Follows in Footsteps of States Introducing Legislation Related to COVID-19 and Business...
April 16, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
Pennsylvania has joined New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and Louisiana in introducing legis...
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Life and Liberty: Lessons from Early Decisions Addressing Federal Constitutional Challenges to State...
April 15, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
As states and localities have taken action to stem the spread of the coronavirus, courts are increas...
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Guidance on Recovery of Paid Leave Costs for Defense Contractors Pursuant to the CARES Act
April 15, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a sweeping third-wave relief pac...
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Guidance Specifically for Rural and Critical Access Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020 | Blogs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Centers for Medicare and Medic...
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COVID-19 Alert: Private Health Insurance Enrollees Will Not Pay For COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
April 14, 2020 | Blogs
On April 11, 2020, the federal government issued guidance to ensure that Americans with private heal...
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States Adapt Workers’ Compensation Systems Under COVID-19 Â
April 10, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
As states continue to respond to the challenges presented by COVID-19, many are adapting their worke...
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Tennessee Relaxes Formalities of Will Execution
April 10, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
Tennessee has joined the ranks of states allowing remote witnessing and notarization of wills and ot...
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Constitutional Challenges to Government COVID-19 Measures Mount
April 10, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
Legal challenges to “stay at home” and “essential business only” orders are beginning to mou...