legislative developments

Minimum Wage Hike Clears Committee; Prospects Unclear

Daniel Schwartz
March 16, 2012 12:42

The Labor & Public Employee Committee on Thursday voted 8-3 in favor of a minimum wage hike that was less than originally proposed. The revised bill would raise the minimum wage by 50 cents at the start of the next two years, with future raises automatically tied to the consumer price index....

Canadian government to loosen foreign ownership restrictions in telecommunications sector

Stikeman Elliott LLP
March 15, 2012 18:29

As part of its plan to auction rights for the 700 MHz spectrum band, the Canadian government announced yesterday that it plans to amend the Telecommunications Act to lift foreign investment restrictions for telecommunications companies holding less than a 10 per-cent share of the total Canadian...

Canadian government to loosen foreign ownership restrictions in telecommunications sector

Stikeman Elliott LLP
March 15, 2012 18:29

Susan M. Hutton, T. Gregory Kane & David Elder - As part of its plan to auction rights for the 700 MHz spectrum band, the Canadian government announced yesterday that it plans to amend the Telecommunications Act to lift foreign investment restrictions for telecommunications companies...

340B Enforcement Activities.

Debra A. McCurdy
March 14, 2012 18:55

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced plans to strengthen oversight of both covered entities and manufacturers participating in the 340B drug discount program to ensure compliance with program requirements. In fiscal year 2012, the agency intends to, among other...

Two House Panels Approve IPAB Repeal Legislation

Debra A. McCurdy
March 14, 2012 17:49

The House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees have approved H.R. 452, the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011, which would repeal the ACA’s controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). IPAB is charged with submitting detailed proposals to Congress and the...