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Fox Rothschild LLP

Whether Making Laws or Babies, Caution is Needed.

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We wrote last week about the Alabama Supreme Court case which held that under that state’s law a frozen embryo housed in a laboratory was a child as a matter of law and the parents of such a “child” had legal rights to...more

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2023 South Carolina Legislative Session: Healthcare 

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As was discussed in the previous article providing a general summary of the South Carolina legislative session, the 2023 regular session concluded on May 11th. Legislators did not adopt a Sine Die Resolution giving Governor...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Part 3: An Update on the Federal and State E-Roe-sion or P-Roe-tection of Abortion Rights

As the nation prepares for the upcoming 2024 elections, the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson continues to be a significant topic of discussion in numerous states. Since that decision and our...more

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Iowa Special Legislative Session Passes New Abortion Restrictions

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Earlier this month, Governor Reynolds called Iowa legislators back for a “special session” after the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a permanent injunction blocking the “fetal heartbeat” law approved during the 2018 General...more

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Iowa Legislative Interim – June 2023 Updates

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The Iowa Legislature is not in session, but work continues in the interim – a deadlocked decision from the Iowa Supreme Court, newly elected Senate Minority Leader, and most new 2023 laws are effective July 1....more

McGuireWoods Consulting

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - May 2023 #3

The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh following a brief hiatus last week, and tensions ran high as lawmakers delved into contentious issues on the agenda. The few bills up for debate this week ignited fiery...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - May 2023 #2

It was a quiet week around the North Carolina General Assembly as many Senate lawmakers were focused on putting together the final pieces of their chamber’s budget proposal and most House legislators spent time back in their...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - May 2023 #2

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KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - May 2023

This week saw a flurry of activity at the North Carolina General Assembly, with lawmakers racing to meet the crossover deadline on Thursday and pass their bills. The busy legislative week was marked by long committee...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Consider Bills Before Crossover and Pass New Abortion Bill

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It was a very busy week at the General Assembly. Legislators considered dozens of bills to meet the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible). The week of May 8...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - May 2023

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KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5 – February 2023

Clean Energy - Last week, the House passed the bill requiring Minnesota utilities to transition to 100% carbon-free energy production by the year 2040, and sent it to the Senate. The Senate debated the legislation Thursday...more

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Evolving Laws and Litigation Post–Dobbs: The State of Reproductive Rights as of October 26

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Litigation and policy developments at the state and federal level continue as we approach the November election. The Indiana State Supreme Court issued an order on October 12 upholding the temporary injunction on enforcement...more

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Proposed South Carolina Abortion Law Includes Harsh Criminal Penalties for Interfering with Whistleblowers, including by Enforcing...

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Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, state legislatures across the country have accelerated their discussion of new laws either restricting or further protecting access to...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

2022 Legislative Session: Impact on Health Care Industry

The New York State Legislature recently concluded its 2022 legislative session, with the Assembly adjourning in the morning hours of Saturday, June 4, following the State Senate, which adjourned early on Friday, June 3....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

New York State Legislature Concludes 2022 Legislative Session

The New York State Assembly adjourned in the morning hours of Saturday, June 4, following the State Senate, which concluded early on Friday, June 3, thereby drawing to a close the 2022 legislative session. (Note: The...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 22 2022

The House and Senate did get some work done on Legislative Day 22, including approval of the $1.6 billion tax refund package proposed by Governor Kemp in his State of the State address by the House (HB 1302)....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 12 2022

The floors of the House and Senate were busy today as legislators quickly got back to work after the three-day weekend. The Senate took up several weighty measures, including SB 338, which would expand Medicaid coverage for...more

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Iowa 2021 Legislative Report – End of Session Summary

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Two and a half weeks beyond the 110th calendar day of the session, the 2021 session of the 89th General Assembly of Iowa adjourned sine die just before midnight on Wednesday, May 19.  Originally slated to end April 30,...more

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South Carolina 2021 Legislative Preview

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The 124th session of the South Carolina General Assembly will convene on January 12, 2021, marking the first year of a two-year legislative session. Legislators in both the House and Senate began pre-filing legislation on...more

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111th Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

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The 111th Tennessee General Assembly completed its final order of business for the year in the early morning hours of June 19 following a marathon through-the-night session that began at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18. The final...more

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SC Public Policy Update - March 2016

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What's New - SENATE - Extended debate on the South Carolina Infrastructure Finance Reform and Tax Relief Act (H. 3579) ended this week in the Senate when lawmakers passed the highly contested bill by a vote of...more

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