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Indiana Medicaid’s effort to rein in Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) therapy costs has led to a proposed moratorium on provider enrollment. On May 7, 2026, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (“IHCP”) announced it is seeking approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to implement the statewide provider enrollment moratorium, beginning June 6, 2026, for both new ABA therapy group enrollments, as well as changes of ownership for existing ABA therapy agencies. If approved, the moratorium will…
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Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below in our latest blog post.Map of the U.S.

Connecticut
  • On February 25, 2026, Connecticut’s Attorney General’s office issued a memorandum clarifying that the state’s anti-discrimination law applies to discrimination resulting from employers’ use of artificial intelligence.

Iowa

  • Effective May 10, 2026 – Senate File 579 (S.F. 579) prohibits Iowa cities and local governments from enacting ordinances or other laws that are broader or have different categories of unfair or discriminatory

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Federal and state prevailing wage mandates are colliding on construction projects in Illinois, exposing owners, developers, and contractors to conflicting compliance obligations and increased project costs. With the enactment of Illinois HB 1189, projects that long fell exclusively under the federal prevailing wage law (Davis-Bacon) may now also be subject to the state’s prevailing wage law mandates.

While the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued guidance for contractors, there is little clarity on how to reconcile fundamental and…
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For the past year, Minnesota’s lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) market has operated in a state of regulatory grace. As of April 1, 2026, that period has officially ended. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has fully assumed the reins, and the rules of the game have shifted from “registration” to “strict licensure.” If you are a manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler in the hemp space, here are some updates you need to know to stay on the right side…
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In a major win for businesses facing Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently held that the 2024 amendment limiting damages applies retroactively to cases pending at the time of enactment.

This decision significantly reduces potential exposure by limiting plaintiffs who allege multiple, biometric data collections or disclosures to a single recovery, rather than per-scan statutory damages, even for actions that predate the amendment. The ruling also undercuts the

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The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s order for a temporary commitment which authorized forcibly medicating the patient. The Court held that the hospital presented clear and convincing evidence, primarily through detailed physician testimony, that both commitment and involuntary medication are appropriate. In re Commitment of L.F., No. 26A-MH-658, 2026 WL 969885 (Ind. Ct. App., Apr. 10, 2026).
Background
L.F. was admitted to the hospital after being found standing in traffic. While hospitalized, L.F. exhibited…
Continue Reading Court of Appeals Upholds Commitment Order, Reinforces Evidentiary Standard for Forced Medication

Ohio is currently at the center of one of the most significant shifts in name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) rights for high school student-athletes.

After years of focusing on NIL in college athletics, the most consequential developments are now occurring much earlier in the athletic pipeline, with direct implications for students, schools, and policymakers.

Until recently, Ohio stood as one of the last holdouts in the country, prohibiting high school student-athletes from earning compensation tied to their name, image,

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What is the single biggest benefit of the Florida Homestead Exemption? If you ask the average homeowner in Boca Raton or Sunny Isles Beach, they will tell you about property tax savings. While saving money is great, they are missing the most critical “superpower” of Florida law.
Beyond the yearly tax breaks, Florida Homestead Exemption asset protection provides an unlimited shield for your primary residence, protecting it from forced sale by most judgment creditors. In a litigious

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On February 23, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (the “Court”) held that a former physician could not compel production of a nonparty minor patient’s medical records in support of her discrimination and whistleblower retaliation claims. Yered v. Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Case No. 1:23-cv-00284 (D. Me., 2026). The Court here found that the requested records lacked sufficient relevance and that the burden and patient privacy risks under…
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The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s determination that a patient was gravely disabled—even though he initially sought care for a physical ailment. The Court held that the patient’s refusal of necessary treatment, combined with his lack of insight into both his medical and psychiatric conditions, satisfied the clear-and-convincing-evidence standard. In re Commitment of G.N., 2025 WL 3633080, No. 25A-MH-1576, at *1 (Ind. Ct. App. Dec. 15, 2025) (unpublished).
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In May 2025, G.N. presented…
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Why Digital Asset Succession Illinois Matters More Than Ever
When most Illinois business owners think about succession planning, they focus on tangible assets such as real estate, inventory, equipment, and bank accounts. While those assets are important, they no longer reflect the full value of a modern business.
Today, digital asset succession planning is critical because a significant portion of your company’s value exists online. This includes proprietary software, client databases, online revenue streams, and cryptocurrency holdings.
For many

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Indiana Medicaid implemented significant updates for applied behavior analysis (“ABA”) therapy—one of the most widely used interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder—effective April 1, 2026. The reforms include phased cuts to reimbursement for ABA therapy, updates to member eligibility and revisions to provider qualifications.

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (“IHCP”) began covering ABA therapy in 2016. Indiana’s expenditures on ABA therapy skyrocketed since coverage began and culminated in increased scrutiny following a Wall Street Journal investigation. Governor Mike…
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  • The Centurion Foundation has financially stabilized Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Rhode Island and returned them to local nonprofit management through a bond-financed recapitalization exceeding $100M. The hospitals had been at risk of closure after their prior owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025.
  • U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Michael Bennet introduced the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act, which would allow eligible rural hospitals to apply for five-year, interest-free loans

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    Continue Reading Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: VA Approves $672M in New Hospital Projects | Rural Funding Bill Introduced | Centurion Closes RI Hospital Deal

    If you’re a homeowner in Illinois, especially in areas like Lake County, there’s an important warning you shouldn’t ignore: the property deed scam Illinois residents are receiving by mail is back—and it’s targeting unsuspecting homeowners with official-looking notices.
    These solicitations can be confusing, and even savvy professionals have been caught off guard. As part of smart estate planning, protecting your assets doesn’t stop with legal documents—it also means staying alert to scams that try to exploit public records.

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    The Indiana Court of Appeals recently affirmed a regular commitment to a state hospital of a gravely disabled patient based on evidence that the patient’s symptoms impaired his judgment and his refusal to take medication and behavior demonstrated his inability to function independently. In re Commitment of G.S. v. Richmond State Hosp., No. 25A-MH-2033, 2026 WL 555535 (Ind. Ct. App. Feb. 27, 2026) (mem.).
    Background
    G.S. had a long history of mental health treatment and involvement with the…
    Continue Reading Indiana Appeals Court Affirms Patient’s Ongoing Refusal of Treatment and History of Mental Illness Can Establish Grave Disability

    The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s regular commitment of a patient whose mental illness stemmed from a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). In its reasoning, the Court connected the past event to the patient’s current aggressiveness, emotional outbursts, inability to provide for basic needs and lack of insight into illness as support for its decision. B.D. v. Richmond State Hosp., 270 N.E.3d 515 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (unpublished table decision).
    Background
    B.D. was admitted to…
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