by Editorial Staff | Apr 9, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, DOJ, DOL, FTC, Latest News
On April 4, the Department of Labor (DOL) joined other federal departments and agencies by releasing artificial intelligence (AI) guidance. Specifically, the DOL’s release calls for “fairness, equality, justice[,] and compliance as automated systems [like AI] become...
by PC Editorial Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | DOJ, Federal Labor Law, Latest News, OSHA, State Labor Law, whistleblower
On September 28th, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will hold an online meeting to gather input on its whistleblower program. The meeting is open to the public and will allow OSHA to hear public comments and suggestions....
by PC Editorial Staff | May 2, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, CFPB, Discrimination, DOJ, EEOC, FTC
As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to expand, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint statement with other agencies on AI and automated systems. Joining the EEOC on the statement are the Department of Justice...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 7, 2022 | CFAA, cybersecurity, DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a new policy regarding the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), revising how the department charges CFAA cases. This policy directs, for the first time, that good-faith security research should not be charged....
by PC Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | CMS, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOJ, Employee benefit plans
Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide law enforcement action to combat COVID-19 healthcare fraud. In recent developments, the DOJ brought criminal charges against 21 defendants, across nine federal districts, for alleged participation...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | DOJ, Employee benefit plans, Federal Contractors
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 29th, 2022, a $34.37 million settlement in a case of Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) fraud where a hearing aid company made false FEHBP claims. In brief, the company allegedly submitted claims...