“Employer securities” in retirement plans have been the source of a significant amount of litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In general, “employer securities” are common stock issued by an...
On March 2, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari to hear appeals in two cases concerning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): California, et al. v. Texas, et al., Case No. 19-840 and Texas, et al., v....
In this week’s edition - - US Sen. Cory Gardner says SAFE Act close to moving forward - Vermont passes bill to legalize cannabis sales - USDA temporarily suspends hemp testing requirement due to lab shortage - Lebanon legalizes cannabis...
The SEC just proposed major changes to every kind of online offering: Rule 504, Rule 506(b), Rule 506(c), Regulation A, and Regulation CF. The proposals and the reasoning behind them take up 351 pages. The proposals are likely to become effective in...
As more health care entities implement population health and care coordination initiatives, questions arise concerning the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its regulations (collectively, HIPAA) to such...
In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, on March 4, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it issued an Order granting exemptions from specified provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and...
One of the hallmarks of a successful investigation is rooted in the expression “knowing what you don’t know.” An experienced investigator knows a lot about a lot of things – different types of fraud, corruption, theft, misconduct, and the psychology...
A frequently asked question in the lending community is whether there is an established amount regarding the maximum late fee that can be charged for a late payment made on a loan in Arkansas. Unfortunately, the answer to such question is that there...
On March 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released its final rule amending the financial disclosure requirements applicable to registered debt offerings that include credit enhancements, including subsidiary debt issuances...
In this episode of the Thought Leadership Project, Jay Harrington addresses three questions you need to consider if you want to make an impact with your though-leadership content. By answering these questions, you’ll get a handle on the strategic...
