EU Commission Seeks Feedback on Private Equity Exits

The European Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback on obstacles faced by private equity investors when exiting investments. The consultation aims to inform potential policy actions to improve capital access for EU startups and scaleups and is open until April 27, 2026.

EU Seeks Feedback on Taxonomy Criteria for Sustainable Activities

The European Commission is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to the EU taxonomy's technical screening criteria for sustainable economic activities. The goal is to simplify the framework and improve its usability, with feedback open until April 14th.

Elijah Porter appeals denial of motion to suppress evidence

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Elijah Porter's motion to suppress evidence, including vehicle location data from a license plate reader and a firearm found in his vehicle. The court found the use of the license plate reader did not constitute a search and that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion.

Nautica Hamilton appeals child pornography conviction and sentence waiver

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Nautica Hamilton's conviction and sentence for child pornography production, ruling that her appeal waiver was valid. The court found no plain or structural error in the proceedings, including the government's statements at sentencing.

Community Reinvestment Act Examination Procedures

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has updated its Comptroller's Handbook booklet on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Examination Procedures. This guidance outlines how examiners evaluate a national bank's performance in meeting community credit needs, considering factors like financial condition, size, and local economic conditions.

Ninth Circuit: Adventist Health System v. AbbVie - False Claims Act

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal in a False Claims Act qui tam action. Adventist Health System alleged drug manufacturers overcharged under the Section 340B Program. The court found Adventist plausibly pleaded falsity and remanded the case, holding the False Claims Act claims were not barred by Section 340B.

CMS IDTF Booklet: Program, Enrollment, and Billing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new booklet providing an overview of the Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) program. The publication covers program details, enrollment requirements, and billing issues for IDTFs.

Intravenous Immune Globulin Items, Services, Billing, and Coding

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet detailing coverage, supplier eligibility, billing, and coding requirements for Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) items and services. This guidance aims to clarify program integrity and claims processing for providers.

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model Booklet

CMS has released a booklet detailing the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. This guidance explains how healthcare providers can enroll as Medicare-enrolled MDPP suppliers to help patients with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

Hospital Price Transparency Requirements and Resources Fact Sheet

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet detailing hospital price transparency requirements. This document outlines the pricing information hospitals must provide and offers resources to assist them in meeting accessibility and file requirements.