Constitutionality Of SDB Preference Still Undecided
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 07.12.05
Expressing some frustration, the Federal Circuit in Rothe Dev. Corp. v. Dep't of Def. (June 28, 2005) remanded to the district court a second time for a determination of whether the latest enactment of the small disadvantaged business evaluation preference is constitutional, despite the price percentage bonus currently being suspended. The Federal Circuit repeated that the district court must apply strict scrutiny and must review evidence as to what Congress considered in establishing the preference.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 04.23.26
CMS Proposes New Payment Policy for IOPOs and HCLs
In keeping with ongoing efforts to intensify regulatory oversight of organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and curtail improper spending within federal health programs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule that would, among other adjustments, align Medicare payment policies for non-renal organs to be consistent with those currently applicable to kidneys. If enacted as drafted, this latest rule could have a direct impact on the financial stability of OPOs and histocompatibility laboratories (HCL) at a time when such organizations face increasing pressure to meet CMS’s new outcome measures — or else face non-renewal or decertification later this year.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 04.23.26
Two Lawsuits in One: The Growing Risk of Pairing Biometric Tech With Wage-and-Hour Violations
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.22.26
Client Alert | 10 min read | 04.22.26
The EU Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal’s Significance for the Automotive Industry
