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In Statement, Top Federal Prosecutor in Massachusetts Signals Good News for Recreational Marijuana Industry

Our colleague Joseph A. McNelis III has written an excellent article for the In the Weeds blog about a recent statement from the U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts regarding his office’s enforcement priorities surrounding recreational marijuana.  In his statement, U.S. Attorney … Continue reading

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Mixed Signals

You have to pick a door. Any dooris fine. Except the wrong door.Lillie v. Dept. of Labor, 2018 VT 66By Andrew Delaney Have you ever ended up in trouble for doing something you were told to do? I’ve been married … Continue reading

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Mulvaney Signals Relaxed UDAAP Enforcement

One of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s more expansive powers is to police unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP). The CFPB’s acting director plans to curb that authority significantly. On April 12, the CFPB’s chief, Mick Mulvaney, testified before … Continue reading

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Regulatory reform signals potential spike in M&A activity involving US financial institutions

On March 14, 2018, the US Senate voted (67-31) to advance S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the Bill). The Bill, which will only become law with approval from the House and Congress, marks an unprecedented, bipartisan compromise … Continue reading

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OCR HIPAA Resolution Agreement Against Bankrupt Business Associate Signals Growing Exposures, Need for Tighter HIPAA Compliance By Health Plans & Business Associates

Health plans and insurers, their service providers that act as business associates within the meaning of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and employer and other health plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and other management leaders should heed the warnings … Continue reading

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