Maryann Pugh

Biden-Harris Administration Advances the American Climate Corps Initiative The Biden-Harris Administration is taking significant steps to progress the American Climate Corps initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to […]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Proposes Nationwide Amendments to Conserve Old-Growth Forests The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a proposal to amend all 128 forest land management plans across the country, aiming to […]

U.S. Department of Education Invests $44.5 Million to Boost Higher Education in Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Education has earmarked $44.5 million in grants to enhance participation and completion rates in postsecondary education among […]

Federal Guidelines Revamped: Safety Stations to Include Naloxone and Hemorrhagic Control in Addition to Defibrillators The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a significant update to the […]

FTC and DOJ Report High Levels of Merger Enforcement Activity in 2022 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division have released their annual report on the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) P […]

ACA Marketplace Enrollment Skyrockets, Breaking Records Under Biden-Harris Administration The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment is witnessing a historic surge, according to recent announcements from the Biden-Harris […]

HHS Releases New Data on Child Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment, Spurs States to Optimize Federal Strategies The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled new data highlighting changes in state Medicaid and Children’s Health I […]

FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Hidden 'Junk Fees' The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is extending the public comment period on a proposed rule aimed at banning “junk fees,” an industry term for hidden […]

IRS Introduces New Tool to Facilitate Elective Payment and Credit Transfer Elections The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled a new Pre-filing Registration Tool designed to assist qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organizations, […]

FTC Seeks to Tighten Online Privacy Rules for Children The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) in a bid to protect children’s p […]

Pennsylvania 811 Hits Milestone Amidst Push for Greater Safety in Excavation Projects PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania One Call System, more commonly known as Pennsylvania 811, recently celebrated a significant achievement – its one m […]

Treasury Department Unveils Proposed Regulations for Tax Credit on Clean Hydrogen Production The United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have jointly issued a set of proposed regulations outlining the […]

Rite Aid Banned From Using Facial Recognition Tech for Surveillance Amid FTC Charges In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has barred retail giant Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology for surveillance […]

IRS Launches Voluntary Disclosure Program to Rectify Erroneous Employee Retention Credit Claims The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently introduced a new Voluntary Disclosure Program aimed at assisting businesses that erroneously claimed the […]

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Reports Steady Progress with Pandemic Homeowner Assistance PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has made significant strides in providing aid to homeowners affected by the pandemic, a […]

Federal Court Halts Multi-Million Dollar Business Opportunity Scheme Following FTC Request A federal court has temporarily halted a multimillion-dollar business venture scam, known as “Blueprint to Wealth,” at the request of the Federal Trade […]

IRS Raises Age for Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Accounts in 2023 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is drawing attention to the upcoming deadlines for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from individual retirement […]

FTC Report Highlights Creative Professionals' Concerns Over Generative AI In a new report, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has outlined key concerns from creative professionals about the use of generative artificial […]

Treasury Department Extends Safe Harbor for Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit in 2024 The United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have jointly issued Notice 2024-05, providing updated guidance on the […]

FTC and Justice Department Release 2023 Merger Guidelines Reflecting Modern Market Realities The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department have unveiled the 2023 Merger Guidelines, a comprehensive document outlining the factors […]