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Cracks Emerge in U.S. Prohibition on Industrial Hemp Cultivation

Cracks Emerge in U.S. Prohibition on Industrial Hemp Cultivation

As 2014 Farm Bill loosens federal restrictions, states look to gain new revenue.

Improving Disability Adjudication

Improving Disability Adjudication

ACUS makes several recommendations to improve SSA’s claim processing.

The Department of Justice and the Prosecution of Fraud

The Department of Justice and the Prosecution of Fraud

The DOJ has excused the failure to prosecute high-level individuals for fraud on one or more of three grounds.

WADA Extends the First Doping Offense Ban to 4 Years

WADA Extends the First Doping Offense Ban to 4 Years

The World Anti-Doping Agency ratified the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code.

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

Agencies announce third installment of housing vouchers, part of $68 million plan.

Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York

Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York

Bar applicants now required to complete fifty hours of service.

Gun-Tracing E-Database Up and Running

Gun-Tracing E-Database Up and Running

Firearm investigative resource unveiled in Virginia.

White House Completes Review of ADA Revisions

White House Completes Review of ADA Revisions

Industries brace for potential new disability accommodation obligations.

Texas Bill Imposes Comprehensive Regulation on Abortions

Texas Bill Imposes Comprehensive Regulation on Abortions

New legislation will impose restrictions on abortion clinics and physicians.

Health Care Reform Goes Back to Court

Health Care Reform Goes Back to Court

Lawsuits challenge the implementation of Obamacare.

HHS Issues Another Rule on Contraceptive Mandate

HHS Issues Another Rule on Contraceptive Mandate

Agency has finally issued its new rule on contraceptive coverage.

USDA Proposes “Smart Snacks in School” Rule

USDA Proposes “Smart Snacks in School” Rule

States show varied levels of readiness for the new rule.