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Post Election – Expect Tax Legislation

I. Introduction With clear Republican victories in the White House and the Senate, and a very slim majority for either side in the House of Representatives, we can expect tax…

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Slip in Early Trading Ahead of Comments from Fed Chair Powell; Disney Soars After Earnings

Super Micro Price Levels to Watch as Stock Slide Accelerates 37 minutes ago Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares continued falling sharply this morning after leading Nasdaq decliners on Wednesday following…

CFPB Imposes $95 Million Fine on Large Credit Union for Overdraft Fee Practices

On November 7, 2024, the CFPB ordered one of the largest credit unions in the nation to pay over $95 million for its practices related to the imposition of overdraft fees. The enforcement…

“Captive Audience” Bans: Employers Should Be Aware of This Trend

As organized labor activity has been on the rise in recent years and stories about union-related matters have become regular news, labor relations questions have ever-increasingly become front-of-mind for employers.…

The CTA Filing Deadline is Approaching. Is Your BOIR Filed Yet?

The clock is ticking—just 49 days remain until the one-year filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)! Entities established before January 1, 2024, must submit a beneficial owner information…

Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier

New research reports that people with chronic kidney disease have an elevated cardiovascular disease risk eight years earlier than people without the disease. Researchers add that people with type 2…

Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during…

Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Product Liability Tort Litigation: Novel Action Alleges AI Chatbot Caused Minor’s Suicide

As we predicted a year ago, the Plaintiffs’ Bar continues to test new legal theories attacking the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in courtrooms across the country. Many of…

Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better

New research indicates that one hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). The study utilized robust data from thousands of individuals using FitBit fitness trackers…

Ozempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

A new study suggests semaglutide use may help reduce severe knee pain. People also lost weight during the course of the study. The reduction in pain likely occurred because weight…

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program – Defense Contractors Must Rapidly Prepare and Implement

The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, which requires federal contractors and subcontractors across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to comply with…

The Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration Clause in Subcontract

In Swinerton Builders, Inc. v. Argonaut Insurance Co., Swinerton Builders, a contractor, sued a surety on bond claims arising from defaults by its subcontractor on a series of work orders. The…

5 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Will Affect Part D Coverage, Drug Costs

In 2025, an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap will keep costs low for Medicare enrollees on drugs covered by Part D plans. A payment plan will allow Medicare enrollees to pay…

Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Obesity, Study Finds

A new study found that taking vitamin D supplements was associated with lower blood pressure. People with obesity and high blood pressure got the best results. Better calcium regulation may…

New Fact Sheet Highlights ASTP’s Concerns About Certified API Practices

On October 29, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) released a fact sheet titled “Information Blocking Reminders Related to API Technology.” The fact…