July 1, 2025 | Washington, D.C. – MedLegalNews.com – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the National Health Care Fraud Takedown, the largest ever, charging 324 defendants in schemes exceeding $14.6 billion. This national operation reflects the government’s intensified efforts to combat healthcare fraud affecting Medicare, Medicaid, […]

June 30, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner’s Office is moving forward with the second year of its California Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grants, reaffirming its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers through legal support and education. As the state prepares to announce new grantees in early July, officials emphasize the critical

June 27, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The Cal/OSHA teen worker safety initiative is extending beyond its May campaign, Safe Jobs for Youth Month, with heightened efforts throughout the summer employment season. As thousands of minors enter the workforce for seasonal jobs, Cal/OSHA is ramping up inspections, training, and educational outreach to

June 26, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has opened a 15‑day public comment period to gather feedback on proposed updates to the DWC utilization review rules. This initiative seeks to modernize the processes used to assess and approve medical care under the state’s workers’ compensation system.

June 25, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has renewed its call for employers to comply with core labor laws, focusing on wage accuracy, break period enforcement, and proper notice posting. This reminder, aimed at reinforcing California labor commissioner employer obligations, coincides with increased summer hiring and heightened enforcement

June 23, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com – Purdue Pharma opioid settlement negotiations have reached a major milestone. Attorney General Bonta today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma L.P. and its owners, the Sackler family. The

June 20, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA – MedLegalNews.com –  California labor grant program update: The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has officially announced the continuation of the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program, now entering its second year. This initiative provides funding to trusted community organizations that help educate and empower low-wage and vulnerable workers about

June 18, 2025 | Sacramento, CA –  MedLegalNews.com – California lawmakers have taken a decisive step in safeguarding agricultural workers by advancing the heat injury presumption bill, which aims to strengthen farmworker protections in extreme heat conditions. The legislation, recently passed by the Assembly, would presume that any heat-related illness suffered by an agricultural worker

June 16, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – Starting January 2025, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will roll out stricter employer insurance compliance audits targeting businesses across high-risk sectors. This enhanced auditing strategy is part of a broader regulatory push to reduce workers’ compensation fraud, improve wage accuracy, and hold noncompliant employers

June 13, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – California lawmakers are reviewing a groundbreaking proposal that could redefine how mental health is addressed in the state’s workers’ compensation system. The proposed changes aim to expand mental health coverage workers’ comp policies to better protect employees facing psychological harm in the workplace. This move reflects