Ensuring Economic Security in Future Pandemics
On September 09, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14,042 (“the Order”). In the Order, President Biden required all executive agencies to include a clause in their contracts stating both contractors and subcontractors would “obey COVID-19 safety guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.” On September 24, 2021, […]
The End of a Public Health Emergency or the End for Healthcare Access?
The U.S. Public Health Emergency (PHE) that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic concluded on May 11, 2023, ending the temporary policies started in response to the pandemic. These changes have affected the American public in different ways. For those with Medicare, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are no […]
Insects in Halloween Candy: Trick or Treat?
Spooky season is upon us, but what do you do when you get the kind of jump scare you do not want? On October 4th, Walmart shopper Veronica allegedly experienced exactly that when she opened a package of Reese’s cups to find that mealworms and maggots had breached the batch. […]
California Bans Red Food Dye: Should the FDA Follow Suit?
In a bold move, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently enacted legislation banning four commonly used additives, including Red Dye No. 3. As the Golden State takes this proactive stance to protect public health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing pressure to take similar action on a national scale. […]
Long Road Ahead for Medicare Negotiations Program Litigation
It’s been more than a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which made over $393 million in investments towards reinforcing existing energy infrastructure, furthering R&D on clean energy sources, and strengthening the Internal Revenue Service’s collections efficacy. One of the IRA’s blockbuster provisions has increasingly […]
