Administrative

HHS Inspector General Reminder: Kickback Liability Turns on Intent, Not Market Value or Stark Law ComplianceLong Anticipated Medicare Advantage Compliance Guidance Heightens Investor and Provider ScrutinyCMS Reaches $100 Million in Stark Self-Disclosure Settlements

Corporate & Commercial

Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs DutiesDoW Proposed Rule Would Impose New FOCI Disclosure and Risk Mitigation Requirements on Thousands of Defense ContractorsGoing Beyond Federal Class Action Rule Kills Virginia’s Bill — For Now

Featured

Up-and-Coming Women in PE to Know: Pooja Goel

Financial

RWI in Practice: A 7-Part Series for Deal ProfessionalsMaximizing Insurance Coverage for Emerging ‘Tobacco Surcharge’ ERISA LitigationPonzi Perspectives: Q1 2026 Roundup

Health Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Sagemount Invests in LSPediaAlbaron Partners Closes New Fund With $185 MillionHealthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Salt Creek Acquires MML Diagnostics

Insurance

RWI in Practice: A 7-Part Series for Deal ProfessionalsMaximizing Insurance Coverage for Emerging ‘Tobacco Surcharge’ ERISA LitigationInsurance Industry’s Use of AI: A Fair or Unfair Claim Settlement Practice?

International

Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs DutiesDoW Proposed Rule Would Impose New FOCI Disclosure and Risk Mitigation Requirements on Thousands of Defense ContractorsNew Executive Order Mandates Shift to Fixed-Price Contracting, Requires Review of Largest Cost-Reimbursement Contracts

Privacy & Data Security

Seventh Circuit Delivers Major Win for Businesses By Holding BIPA Damages Amendment Applies RetroactivelyFederal Court Blocks IPEDS Reporting Deadline for Public Universities in 17 StatesCyberattacks on Higher Education Institutions Underscore Urgency of Regulatory Compliance

Technology

Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies Issue Guidance on Crypto-Asset SafekeepingOCC Reaffirms that its National Bank Preemption Regulations are LawfulWhat’s New in Digital Asset Policy?