Recent legal developments have halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information reporting to FinCEN, pending appeals and a nationwide injunction affecting compliance deadlines for businesses.

Utah’s attempt to gain control over 18.5 million acres of federally-owned land was rejected, reinforcing federal authority and complicating state land management efforts.

Junior lawyers in the U.S. face demanding workweeks characterized by high hourly targets, client expectations, and intense pressure to justify their salaries through extensive workloads.

COVID-19 relief measures allow first-dollar coverage for telehealth under HDHPs until January 1, 2025, impacting HSA contribution eligibility thereafter. Future budget discussions may address telehealth extensions.

Agentic AI enables autonomous, adaptive decision-making by processing multiple inquiries simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and client interaction in sectors like legal services and insurance.

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals clarified that relators can establish False Claims Act violations by demonstrating any kickback scheme purpose related to federally reimbursable services.