- Federal Public Benefits and Immigration Status: What HHS’s Guidance Means for Mental Health Providers
Mental health services are often partially funded with federal money, whether through grants or federal health care plans. Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) updated its guidance clarifying how federal funding for public benefits for certain populations can be used. Specifically, the updated guidance has revised the definition of what is a “federal public benefit” for purposes of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (“PRWORA”).
- Executive Order Issued to Ensure Fair Banking for All Americans
On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” asserting that financial institutions have restricted access of individuals and businesses to financial services on the basis of their “political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities, "and that some financial institutions have participated in “[g]overnment-directed surveillance programs targeting persons participating in activities and causes commonly associated with conservatism and the political right following the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.”
- AI Issues in the Commercial Auto Policy: The Insurer’s Perspective
The use of AI in commercial cabs is not solely to prevent accidents: it also optimizes delivery routes and personalizes customer relationships. However, these uses invoke varying risks. Specifically, claims for improper data handling or retention practices are on the rise. Concerns also exist over AI-enhanced equipment malfunction or breakdown. As far as lawsuits are concerned, as more commercial vehicles are outfitted with these advanced features, apportionment of liability will take center stage.