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CFPB says examiners have uncovered a variety of illegal practices in student loan markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

CFPB examiners have identified a variety of illegal practices across student loan markets, the bureau said, in a special edition [add the link here] of its Supervisory Highlights.

Navigating China's Healthcare Compliance Landscape: New Guidelines to Mitigate Commercial Bribery Risks

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has released the draft Compliance Guidelines for Healthcare Companies to Prevent Commercial Bribery Risks (Draft Guidelines) for public comment.

New Jersey bar can reserve positions for members of underrepresented groups, appeals court says

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Key Updates to the OCC's UDAAP Handbook

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a revised version of its Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAP/UDAAP) handbook.

Enhancing Compliance in Nursing Facilities: OIG's New Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities on November 20, 2024.

The Story Of 2024's Biggest Bank Regs, And Their Fate In 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In 2024, the U.S. federal bank regulators were extremely active, with initiatives ranging from antitrust and capital to proposals regarding controlling shareholders and incentive-based compensation. Climate issues and resolution planning were also areas of focus.

Hospital Websites Transfer Browser Data to Google and Facebook, But Escape Liability Under Wiretap Statute

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

To date, 19 states have adopted comprehensive data privacy laws, but Massachusetts is not among them. Thus, Massachusetts residents whose web browsing activities result in an unexpected loss of privacy sometimes base their claims on laws that were enacted before the internet existed.

Health Care Week in Review: Congress Races to Avert Government Shutdown; Senators Announce Launch of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news....

2023-2024 Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance impact report

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On November 22, 2024, the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) released its 2023-2024 impact report.

Agile licensing amendments registered

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Following consultation starting in 2022, on November 29, 2024, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Food and Drugs Act (Agile Licensing) were registered. These Regulations amend the Food and Drug Regulations and Medical Devices Regulations and are intended to......

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