Articles

07.25.18

Takings Talk

"One of the problems with the U.S. Supreme Court's ability to maintain control over constitutional law as it is practiced nationwide is that there is only one Supreme Court and myriad lower courts. While all of the latter are sworn to follow the lead of the former, at least as relates to ...


07.11.18

Proposed Legislation, Testimony, and Proposed Rulemaking on Robocalls

Robocalls are a hot topic in Washington, D.C., with new legislation proposed, testimony from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its efforts to combat the problem and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) having all been released in the ...


07.09.18

Top Fintech Trends to Watch in 2018

For the past several years, we have been predicting an increase in partnerships between banks and fintech companies. We anticipate this trend will continue, and we expect to see joint ventures and acquisitions accelerate in the second half of 2018.Check out our infographic below to find out more ...


07.01.18

Telehealth: A New Frontier for Compliance Officers

As telehealth services become increasingly popular, healthcare providers and health insurers need to keep a careful eye on the unique compliance issues raised by the delivery of these services.


07.01.18

Top Takeaways From the DC Circuit’s Long-Awaited TCPA Decision

The old adage “good things come to those who wait” showed itself to be true when on March 16, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit released its hotly anticipated decision in ACA Int’l v. FCC, just shy of 17 months after oral argument. The decision, impacting a wide range of ...


06.18.18

New York Attorney General’s Cartel Bust Is Just the Beginning

Earlier this year, the New York attorney general’s office brought two separate criminal actions against local firms and associated individuals for antitrust violations, signaling an increased focus on state antitrust enforcement against collusion in industries directly affecting New York ...


06.18.18

Insights From State AG Coordinated Opioid Investigation

"In a slow but steady trickle of filings over the past 12 months, starting with Ohio, 23 state attorneys general have brought lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. While this is remarkable in its own right, even more noteworthy is that of the last six states to sue—all of which filed in ...


05.22.18

Presidents Can Be Indicted

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, said that Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team have concluded that they can’t indict a sitting president, simply because Justice Department guidelines prohibit such an action.Whether or not President Trump should be ...


05.01.18

Mooting Mootness

"With over 2,000 judges, California probably has the largest court system in the world. Such a massive system—directly employing about 19,000 people in over 500 buildings—is an expensive operation. To ensure the efficient use of over $4 billion in public funds, it is essential that ...


04.25.18

Eminent Domain, the Movie

"If you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be the target of a government agency that covets your home, go see a new movie called 'Little Pink House.' It is largely the backstory of Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005). In case you have forgotten, Kelo was the ...