ScienceInsider recently reported on critical workforce shortages at the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Beyond managing invasive pests, regulating genetically engineered crops, and certifying U.S. agricultural exports, the APHIS enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA; Pub. L. …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently rescinded the longstanding “Richardson Waiver.” [See 90 Fed. Reg. 11029 (3/3/2025).] As background, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA; Pub. L. No. 79-404, 60 Stat. 237, 6/11/1946) includes an exception to …
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently directed an “Immediate Pause on Issuing Documents and Public Communications” to all HHS Heads of Operating Divisions and Staff Divisions. The pause was announced in a 1/21/2025 memo from Dorothy …
On Friday January 17, 2025, the Cleveland State University College of Law Journal of Law & Health is presenting Financial Pitfalls and Promises: Addressing Modern Challenges in Healthcare Finance. This free virtual interdisciplinary symposium aims to foster dialogue and collaboration …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released guidance on Insanitary Conditions in the Preparation, Packing, and Holding of Tattoo Inks and the Risk of Microbial Contamination. The guidance is intended to “help tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors recognize …
