The Oil Pollution Act Of 1990: A History & Recent Developments – Clean Air / Pollution

Posted on By admin No Comments on The Oil Pollution Act Of 1990: A History & Recent Developments – Clean Air / Pollution

In 1851, the Limitation of Liability Act was passed in the US, which (among other things) applied to oil spills from vessels. Vessel owners were liable for incident-related costs only up to the post-incident value of the vessel. In 1924, Congress passed the first Oil Pollution Act, expanding vessel owner liability for intentional/deliberate discharges. Two…

Read More “The Oil Pollution Act Of 1990: A History & Recent Developments – Clean Air / Pollution” »

Law

US Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to 2020 Title IX Regulations

Posted on By admin No Comments on US Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to 2020 Title IX Regulations

On Thursday, June 23, 2022, the US Department of Education released proposed changes to the Title IX regulations. The release of the amendments marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal law protecting individuals against sex discrimination in education programs and activities supported by federal funding. The proposed regulations will be open for public…

Read More “US Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to 2020 Title IX Regulations” »

Law

When Should I Annuitize My Annuity?

Posted on By admin No Comments on When Should I Annuitize My Annuity?

When to annuitize an annuity is a question that many retirees and people saving for retirement face. After many years of saving and waiting to start reaping the benefits, you finally reach retirement age and wonder: should I annuitize now? In one year? In ten years? Does it make a difference? The answer is yes….

Read More “When Should I Annuitize My Annuity?” »

Business

Supreme Court Rejects Adjustments To Certain Prescription Reimbursements – Healthcare

Posted on By admin No Comments on Supreme Court Rejects Adjustments To Certain Prescription Reimbursements – Healthcare

The US Supreme Court sided with medical providers on June 15, 2022, after the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cut Medicare Part B reimbursements to healthcare providers serving disadvantaged communities. The high court found that HHS improperly adjusted hospital reimbursement rates for outpatient drugs because it failed to survey the hospitals’ acquisition…

Read More “Supreme Court Rejects Adjustments To Certain Prescription Reimbursements – Healthcare” »

Law

FTC Proposed Ground-Breaking Federal Regulation of Motor Vehicle Dealer Sales Practices

Posted on By admin No Comments on FTC Proposed Ground-Breaking Federal Regulation of Motor Vehicle Dealer Sales Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new and historic federal regulation specific to car dealers to address concerns of consumer deception in the sales process. On June 24, the FTC released a proposed Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule (Rule), which would: Require price advertising to be based on a standard formula for presenting…

Read More “FTC Proposed Ground-Breaking Federal Regulation of Motor Vehicle Dealer Sales Practices” »

Law

Update on “Three Corners” Federal Privacy Bill: Still Moving Forward, Cloudy Skies Ahead, FTC On Deck

Posted on By admin No Comments on Update on “Three Corners” Federal Privacy Bill: Still Moving Forward, Cloudy Skies Ahead, FTC On Deck

For those not following every detail regarding the progress of the “three corners” federal privacy bill, here’s a summary of where things stand. In brief, on June 23, the House E&C Consumer Protection Subcommittee held a markup during which it considered a substitute version of the bill (HR 8152), approved it by voice vote, and…

Read More “Update on “Three Corners” Federal Privacy Bill: Still Moving Forward, Cloudy Skies Ahead, FTC On Deck” »

Law

Interesting Turn Of Events In Boncy Enforcement Action

Posted on By admin No Comments on Interesting Turn Of Events In Boncy Enforcement Action

In 2017 (in connection with an undercover string) the DOJ unsealed criminal charges against Joseph Baptiste (a retired US Army Colonel, practicing dentist, and founder / president of a Maryland-based Haitian focused non-profit) for alleged Haitian bribery. In 2018 the DOJ added criminal charges against Roger Boncy in connection with the same core conduct. (See…

Read More “Interesting Turn Of Events In Boncy Enforcement Action” »

Law

4 Dirt Cheap Stocks That Could Skyrocket

Posted on By admin No Comments on 4 Dirt Cheap Stocks That Could Skyrocket

While the market rebounded last week, the volatility is not expected to lessen anytime soon because of the recession fears. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in quality stocks Adams Resource & Energy (AE), Friedman Industries (FRD), First United (FUNC), and Gran Tierra (GTE), which have gained solid momentum lately but are still trading…

Read More “4 Dirt Cheap Stocks That Could Skyrocket” »

Business

Tick, Tock: Overseas Entities, Are You Ready To Beat The Registration Clock? Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act 2022 – Real Estate

Posted on By admin No Comments on Tick, Tock: Overseas Entities, Are You Ready To Beat The Registration Clock? Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act 2022 – Real Estate

27 June 2022 Lewis Silkin To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As widely publicized in recent months, the Government has fast-tracked new legislation to “tackle corrupt elites and dirty money” and to “deliver transparency about who ultimately owns and controls overseas entities that own…

Read More “Tick, Tock: Overseas Entities, Are You Ready To Beat The Registration Clock? Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act 2022 – Real Estate” »

Law