Lanton Law Blog

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Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Introduced

Via a recently released a press release describing how a group of bipartisan Senators including Joe Manchin (D-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced the bipartisan Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act to make current telehealth flexibilities permanent.

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White House Releases Report Outlining Steps to Strengthen Critical Supply Chains

In February 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order to direct a government-wide “approach to assessing vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains.”

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Data Protection Agency (DPA) Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) issued a press release announcing the Data Protection Act of 2021, which would create the DPA, an independent federal agency whose goal is to protect Americans’ data, instill privacy safeguards and work to ensure that there is transparency in data sharing practices.

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House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

According to press release, the House Committee on the Judiciary’s Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Cicilline (D-RI) and Ranking Member Buck (R-CO) announced their antitrust bi-partisan agenda outlined below:

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New Proposed Congressional DIR Relief Bill

At Lanton Law we are constantly on the watch for issues impacting our specialty, retail and LTC pharmacy clients including the issue of DIR fees. Clients utilize our advocacy and legal tools while discussing business strategy to combat an ever changing reimbursement environment.

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Bipartisan Congressional Legislation Introduced Seeking Shared Savings Demo Project to Increase Biological/Biosimilar Medicare Access

U.S. Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Bennet (D-CO) have introduced the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act also known as S. 1427. The bill seeks to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.

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NCPA Files Lawsuit on Pharmacy Direct & Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) on DIR fees. Specifically, the complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief seeks three things according to NCPA’s release:

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New Bi-Partisan Privacy Bill Introduced

The Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021 has been reintroduced and is being led by Senators Kennedy (R-LA), Klobuchar (D-MN), Manchin (D-WV and Burr (R-NC). The proposal seeks to improve the transparency of online platforms, strengthen consumers’ options when a data breach occurs and ensure companies comply with privacy policies that protect consumers.

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New Executive Order on Cybersecurity Released in Response to Ransomware Attack

In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack, President Biden has signed the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.

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U.S. Supreme Court Limits the FTC’s Ability to Obtain Restitution for Deceptive Practices

On April 22, 2021, Justice Breyer wrote the majority opinion for AMG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, ET AL. v. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, which was a shock to many consumer advocates where the Court ruled unanimously against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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New Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Proposal Introduced


A new bi-partisan privacy bill has been introduced by Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Paul (R-KY) titled “The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act.” The bill proposes to close a legal loophole and prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, and to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers. Currently, this information can be bought and sold without judicial oversight.

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House Approves Legislation for Digital Asset Working Group

The Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act otherwise known as H.R. 1602, sponsored by Rep. McHenry (R-NC) proposes to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly establish a working group on digital assets.

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Massachusetts Launches First in the Nation Marijuana Product Catalog For Public Awareness of the Regulated Supply Chain

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has distributed a press release announcing the first in the nation of a Product Catalog that will provide the public with a comprehensive database of regulated marijuana products that are sold through the Commonwealth’s licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MTCs) and Marijuana Establishments (MEs). The regulatory platform, which is considered the first of its kind in the nation, is hosted through the state’s seed-to-sale system of record, Metrc, and will be embedded on the Commission’s website.”

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Congressional Legislation on Big Tech is Forthcoming

The U.S. House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Cicilline (D-RI) issued a statement shortly after the Committee marked up and approved the Committee’s report which after a 16 month investigation examined the state of competition within the digital economy.

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