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Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Hochul Urges Federal Gun Ban, Adams Vetoes Council, Council Immigration Legislation, Client Spotlight

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Hochul Calls for National “Assault Weapon” Ban- Following the tragic mass shooting in Manhattan this past week, Governor Kathy Hochul urged federal lawmakers to strengthen national gun safety laws. The gunman entered a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter (August 2025)

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (“State AGs”) across...more

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Pennsylvania Enacts New Digital Forgery Law

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On July 7, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro enacted a new Digital Forgery Law by signing SB 649 into law, which will take effect in 60 days. SB 649 creates “new criminal penalties for anyone who uses artificial...more

Epstein Becker & Green

HHS OIG Continues to Highlight How Medicaid Fraud Control Units Recovered $1.4 Billion in FY 2024

On June 25, 2025, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a short video containing the highlights of the Medicaid Fraud Control Units (“MFCUs”) Annual...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Medicaid Fraud Recoveries Top More Than $1 Billion in 2024—But Will the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Those Numbers in 2025?

On June 25, 2025, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a short video containing the highlights of the Medicaid Fraud Control Units (“MFCUs”) Annual...more

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Illinois Passes Bill Prohibiting Collection of Coerced Debt

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On May 22, Illinois House Bill 3352 passed the Illinois legislature and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. This bill amends the Illinois Collection Agency Act to provide an individual a way to avoid liability for a...more

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New York Note: Adams Indictment, City of Yes, City Legislation, Trailblazers in Real Estate

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Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Felony Charges- On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Tennessee Law Addresses Proliferation of Deepfakes

Tennessee has enacted the Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, which aims to protect individuals from the use of their persona in connection with “deepfakes” (i.e., fake content generated by artificial...more

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New York Governor Hochul Signs Anti-Deed Theft Bill into Law: What Mortgage Lenders and Servicers Need to Know

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed off on anti-deed theft legislation, as outlined in Senate bill 2023-S.6577 with companion Assembly bill 2023-A.6656.[1] The Governor signed the new legislation on November 14,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary of HB1125: Deceptive Lead Generation

Lawsuit advertisements—specifically ones that target prescription drugs and medical devices—can be dangerous. Nationwide, dramatized and exaggerated legal ads have flooded both televisions and the internet, often masquerading...more

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Florida Adopts Legislation To Limit Abuse Of Fair Housing Act Relative To Emotional Support Animals

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While many housing providers, including community associations, have been required to allow individuals to bring emotional support animals into their communities even though pets are not permitted, recently adopted...more

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