Maryann Pugh

Affordable Care Act Marketplace Sees Surge in Enrollments for 2024 Approximately 4.6 million individuals have opted for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plan since the opening of the 2024 […]

FTC Approves Resolution for Streamlined Investigations into AI-Related Practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently green-lighted an omnibus resolution that grants authority for the use of compulsory process in […]

Pennsylvania Invests in Future of Manufacturing with Training-to-Career Grant Program JOHNSTOWN, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) continues to support the future of manufacturing in Pennsylvania through a […]

ICYMI: USDA and SBA Strengthen Ties to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced the strengthening of a longstanding partnership with the […]

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Settles with HHS Over Potential HIPAA Violations Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, a non-profit academic medical center in New York, has settled with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( […]

CRI Genetics to Pay $700K and Cease Deceptive Practices in FTC, California AG Settlement California-based CRI Genetics, LLC (CRI) has agreed to pay a $700,000 civil penalty and halt a range of deceptive practices as part of a settlement […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Partners with Global Liver Institute to Improve Veterans' Liver Health The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a fresh collaboration with the Global Liver Institute (GLI) to enhance the quality of life for […]

FTC Files Amicus Brief Highlighting Anticompetitive Harm from Improperly Listed Patents in FDA’s 'Orange Book' The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief on November 20, 2023, addressing the anticompetitive harm resulting from improperly listed […]

U.S. Senators Pass Outbound Investment Transparency Act to Screen National Security Investments in Countries of Concern U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) announced on Tuesday the passage of their bill, the Outbound Investment Transparency Act, which […]

Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Transformation Office Aims to Enhance Care for Residents PENNSYLVANIA — Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with advocates representing older adult a […]

Republican State Representative Craig Williams Announces Candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General PENNSYLVANIA — Republican State Representative Craig Williams, a former Federal Prosecutor and United States Marine Corps combat veteran, has d […]

WCASD Welcomes New Assistant Principal at East High School, Abigail Dougherty WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Area School District (WCASD) this week announced the addition of Mrs. Abigail Dougherty as the new Assistant P […]

Pennsylvania’s Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘AA’ Under Governor Shapiro's Administration PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the state’s credit rating from ‘AA-’ to ‘AA’. The upgrade b […]

FTC Issues Second Round of Refunds Totaling $857K to Victims of Napleton Automotive Group's Unlawful Practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is distributing a second round of payments, totaling over $857,000, to victims who suffered […]

SBA and USDA Join Forces to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation In a recent announcement, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has revealed an enhanced […]

Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Open Submissions for Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation and Firstrust Bank have announced the opening of submissions for the 55th annual S […]

Key Pennsylvania Unions Endorse Ryan Bizzarro for State Treasurer PENNSYLVANIA — Three of Pennsylvania’s influential labor unions announced their endorsement of House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Ryan B […]

IRS Encourages Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers to Save for Retirement with Saver's Credit The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder for low- and moderate-income taxpayers about the opportunity to save for retirement while also […]

Prehired Ordered to Pay Over $30 Million in Relief for Deceptive Practices and Illegal Loans The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) along with 11 states recently announced a decisive enforcement action against Prehired, a […]

IRS Delays New $600 Form 1099-K Reporting Threshold to Reduce Taxpayer Confusion The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a delay in the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations for […]