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On October 1, 2024, pursuant to Public Act No. 24-5 (the Act), several amendments to the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law will take effect. For example, as amended, an employee may receive PFML benefits and compensation under the state's victim compensation program simultaneously, provided the employee's total compensation does not exceed their regular compensation rate. Additionally, qualifying reasons for PFML benefits are expanded to incorporate leave for victims of sexua

On July 18, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) vacated a trial court’s determination that DOL’s final rule, on retirement plan ESG investments, enabling retirement plan fiduciaries to consider the potential financial benefits of investing in funds that take environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors into account was not “manifestly contrary” to ERISA. The Fifth Circuit rendered its decision in light of the US Supreme Court’s decision to discard

On August 2, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (Fifth Circuit) affirmed the district court’s decision to vacate regulations promulgated by three federal agencies: the DOL, HHS, and IRS (the agencies). The regulations established priorities for independent arbitrators appointed to resolve disputes between healthcare providers and payors through an Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process established under the No Surprises Act (NSA). The IDR process is the subject of ongoing litigation

GLP-1 medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, are being studied for potential future uses beyond their current indications.

Back in February 2024, Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, was hit with a significant ransomware attack.

The biosimilar market has undergone a significant transformation, particularly with the recent introduction of biosimilars for the blockbuster drug Humira

In 2023, the SEC issued rules under the 1940 Investment Advisors Act requiring new disclosures by certain private investment funds.

Recently, in Tanner v. Stryker Corp. of Michigan, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Eleventh Circuit) affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a non-birthing parent does not have a right to protection under the FMLA prior to the birth of a child. As background, the plaintiff was expecting a child with his former girlfriend who lived out of state. The plaintiff requested leave under FMLA to travel and await the birth of the child. However, his employer advised that FMLA for the birth

Earlier this year, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced its intention to require PFML private plans to furnish data for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The submission form opened online on July 1, 2024, and the deadline for submission is August 31, 2024. DFML indicated that it may withdraw approval of a private plan for refusing or failing to submit a required report. Employers who sponsor MA PFML private plans should work with their insurer or TPA or