Federal District Court Issues Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Barring Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
In Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., a federal district court judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), finding…
FCA Enforcement & Compliance Digest — Fall 2024 False Claims Act Newsletter
Welcome to the Fall 2024 issue of “FCA Enforcement & Compliance Digest,” our quarterly newsletter in which we compile essential updates on False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement trends, litigation, agency guidance, and compliance…
Occasional Sweets Won’t Raise Cardiovascular Risk but Sugary Drinks Can, Study Finds
A study found that sugary drinks increase cardiovascular risk. However, occasional sweet treats did not present the same risk. Experts say sugary drinks spike blood sugar and cause insulin resistance.…
CFPB Takes Aim at Data Brokers in Proposed Rule Amending FCRA
On December 3, the CFPB announced a proposed rule to enhance oversight of data brokers that handle consumers’ sensitive personal and financial information. The proposed rule would amend Regulation V, which implements the Fair…
…But Wait, There’s More!
In 2025, eight additional U.S. state privacy laws will go into effect, joining California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia: Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (effective Jan. 1,…
What’s in a Name Anyway? Trademark Basics for Community Associations
This article explores the essentials of trademark rights, their relevance for community associations, and the balance between protecting these trademarks versus respecting the free speech of homeowners. I. What is…
This Nurse Practitioner Lost 100 lbs Taking the Weight Loss Drug Contrave
Nurse practitioner Tim Nicaise reached 300 pounds before turning to anti-obesity medication. After years of trying to lose weight and improve his health, his doctor recommended Contrave. A year after…
Can TikTok’s Viral 90-30-50 Diet Really Help You Lose Weight?
The 90-30-50 diet is trending now on TikTok. It was created to aid weight loss with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s. It advocates eating specific amounts of protein, fiber, and fats.…
Public Urged to Use Encryption for Mobile Phone Messaging and Calls
On December 4, 2024, four of the five members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group (the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand) law enforcement and cyber security agencies (Agencies) published…
Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Inch Higher After Jobs Data Comes in as Expected; Market Pricing in Higher Likelihood of December Rate Cut
Ulta Beauty Levels to Watch After Post-Earnings Surge 31 minutes ago Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares traded sharply higher in premarket trading Friday after the cosmetics retailer surpassed Wall Street’s earnings…