September 15, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, Iowa’s new Chapter 144H creates a legal framework for placing patients in care facilities when those patients are unable to consent to their own placement and no legal representative (such as a guardian or agent under…
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August 19, 2026
What Iowa Providers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Need to Know Iowa’s 91st General Assembly passed a wave of healthcare legislation in its 2026 session, most of which took effect on July 1, 2026. Here’s what changed and what it means…
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February 17, 2025
In this 45-minute presentation/conversation, healthcare professionals with the American Health Law Association discuss how risk analysis is a top priority by HHS and the emphasis of increasing enforcement to ensure compliance. Our Health Law Practice Group gives their insight and…
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December 11, 2024
UPDATE: The DOL filed an appeal on November 26, 2024 to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule that…
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August 16, 2024
The year 2024 has already witnessed a flurry of new final rules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR). To assist clients and others in the health care industry to…
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August 12, 2024
As you have likely heard by now, the FTC issued its Final Rule on May 7, 2024, invalidating most non-compete agreements nationwide and requiring employers to notify any affected workers. While the new rule was quickly challenged in multiple courts,…
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May 16, 2024
Alas! The wait is over….Or is it? In January 2023 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would largely ban non-compete clauses nationwide, with limited exceptions. On April 23, 2024, the FTC issued its final rule related to…
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November 20, 2023
New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements will take effect on January 1, 2024. The beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (“BOI Reporting Rule”) issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act will take effect on January…
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October 24, 2023
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (October 24, 2023) It is time for that annual check-up! As the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Those practicing in the world of human resources are no stranger to change.…
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September 5, 2023
If a new proposed DOL rule goes into effect, employers could find themselves on the hook for overtime pay for a significant portion of their workforce that was previously exempt. On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
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June 7, 2023
Employment Law Update: New Federal Laws Affecting Pregnant Workers
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May 30, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor: FMLA Leave Can Be Indefinite – According to the CDC, 60% of Americans live with at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Chronic disease in the United States is expected…
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