The FDA and DEA Team Up to Place Tighter Restrictions on Hydrocodone-Containing Products
The new rules will make prescription drugs such as Vicodin® and Lortab® more difficult to access, legally or illegally.
Federal Government
Articles reporting on all three branches of the federal government.
From Shelby County to Our Backyard: How North Carolina’s Voter Verification Act Will Disenfranchise Voters
North Carolina’s new voter identification law, made possible by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, may prevent thousands of voters from participating in upcoming elections.
Is crowdfunding worth the effort?
If crowdfunding is to become a reality, the rules regulating it need to protect investors and while keeping the practice attractive to issuers.
New cellphone “unlocking law” benefits consumers
A new bill signed into law by President Obama will allow cell phone users to keep their phones if they decide to switch service providers.
State Support for Legalization of Marijuana Continues to Grow
As more states move towards marijuana legalization, The New York Times shows its support with multiple editorial justifications.
The crowds are still waiting
Small investors and businesses are eagerly awaiting the enactment of Title III of the JOBS Act, but they might have to wait a little longer.
Tax Implications of the Affordable Care Act
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and the Fourth Circuit have recently released directly conflicting opinions regarding the legality of an IRS tax credit provided to individuals from federal health care Exchanges under the Act.
Cause for Hesitation in Solicitation
Nearly one year ago, Title II of the JOBS Act was enacted allowing companies to solicit investments from accredited investors, but some clarification is still needed.
Supreme Court cans presidential recess appointments to NLRB
The Court’s unanimous decision in the June 2014 Noel Canning case found President Obama’s January 2012 recess appointments unconstitutional.
Qui Tam Actions in the Health Care Industry
Government incentives to private citizens have contributed to the rise of False Claims Act lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and health care entities.
Trademark Board calls “foul” on Redskins
Washington, D.C.’s football team has cancelled its trademarks after the team’s name and logo were found to be disparaging to Native Americans.
The recent rise of qui tam actions
Though the federal False Claims Act was enacted in 1863, lawsuits brought under the Act have recently increased dramatically.
In an international game of “Deal or No Deal,” who makes the call?
Prisoner of war Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has come home, but the deal made for his return was legally questionable.
Computer Attacks from Home and Abroad Create Concerns for Businesses
“Hacking” is a drain on the United States’ economy in large part because of how much we value intellectual property. This value is not always shared by our economic competitors.
Is the cure for terrorism worse than the disease?
The federal government’s current data mining policies might violate our Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. They might also be saving us.