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How Trump Has Cracked Down on Dissent Since the Killing of Charlie Kirk
The White House has labeled critics terrorists, attributed violence to a left-wing conspiracy and investigated unions, nonprofits and other groups in a battle over free speech.
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‘I Was Sold a Bill of Goods’: Americans and the Distrust Election
Americans have a pervasive sense they are being lied to. That has created an unpredictability in politics unseen since Donald Trump said he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue without losing voters.
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Unveiling Cosmic Secrets: How New Telescopes Are Transforming Astronomy
I remember the first time I squinted through a telescope. It was one of those cheap models you find in a department store, barely able to distinguish Jupiter from a streetlight. Yet, the thrill of peering into the vastness of space was undeniable. Fast forward to today, and the telescopes we’re building are like going…
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CMS Expands the ACCESS Model: New Tracks for Heart Failure, COPD, Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Cessation, and Extended MSK Support
Key Takeaways: CMS is expanding the ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model in spring 2027 to add five new tracks: heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD,) substance use disorders (SUD), and tobacco cessation, as well as extended support for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions….By: Foley Hoag LLP
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Three Healthcare Cybersecurity Items as Health Care Data Breaches/Settlements Continue to Make News
First, earlier this summer, IBM released its 21st Annual Cost of a Data Breach Report; the AI Tipping Point (the “IBM Report”). The IBM Report highlights how artificial intelligence is affecting cybersecurity: “AI-driven attacks increased 56 percent over last year’s study. The financial consequences were not minor. AI-driven attacks added an average of USD 1…
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What We Are Reading: Environmental & Energy Series – Week of September 14
As summer officially gives way to fall, this week’s environmental and energy headlines reflected several themes that have dominated much of 2026: data centers, grid reliability, critical minerals, PFAS, artificial intelligence, and the continued reshaping of federal environmental policy….By: Robinson+Cole Environmental Law +
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Look Ahead to the Week of September 21, 2026 | Trump Hosts China’s Xi at the White House
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and relevant policy arenas….By: Alston & Bird
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UK FCA Call For Input On Tokenised Gold
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a call for input on whether tokenisation could improve the trading, transfer, mobilisation and use of gold as collateral while maintaining market integrity and consumer protection….By: A&O Shearman
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FDA-Regulated Products and CPSC Reporting: When Packaging Hazards Trigger CPSC Reporting Obligations
We recently wrote about how companies importing dietary supplements, cosmetics, and drugs may need to comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. But child-resistant packaging is not the only reason FDA-regulated companies need to keep CPSC in mind….By: Venable LLP
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The Guest Who Was Hurt: What Hotels, Short-Term Rentals, and Theme Parks Owe Visitors Under California Premises Law
Southern California is built to host people. Los Angeles County alone draws tens of millions of visitors a year, and the region’s hotels, short-term rental listings, theme parks, resort pools, and event venues exist to put those visitors somewhere other than home….By: Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
