Jan 12, 2026 | Legal Compliance, State-Specific Regulations
What Business Owners Need to Know The medical spa industry continues to grow rapidly across New York. Regulatory scrutiny is growing even faster. In 2026, New York regulators have made one thing unmistakably clear: New York medical spas are now a priority enforcement...
Jan 5, 2026 | Legal Compliance, News
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, on January 31, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued temporary exceptions to the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (the “Ryan Haight Act”) and the DEA’s implementing...
Dec 18, 2025 | Legal Compliance, News
For months, we’ve been advising New York medical spa owners that enforcement risk is no longer theoretical. Now, it’s official. In December 2025, the New York City Council released a comprehensive Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on medical spas, outlining...
Dec 16, 2025 | Legal Compliance
As 2025 comes to a close, the most successful med spa owners aren’t just planning new promotions or adding trending services — they’re stepping back and auditing their businesses from the ground up. A true med spa audit isn’t about fear or over-lawyering. It’s about...
Dec 12, 2025 | Legal Compliance, Risk Management
Introduction As more Nurse Practitioners (NPs) earn doctoral-level degrees, many understandably want to acknowledge their hard-earned credentials by using the title “Dr.” in clinical and professional settings. However, state laws, medical-board rules, and recent...
Nov 20, 2025 | Legal Compliance
In response to COVID–19 on January 31, 2020, the DEA granted temporary exceptions to the Ryan Haight Act and the DEA’s regulations under 21 U.S.C. 802(54)(D). For nearly six years, those flexibilities have remained in place through a series of temporary rules. If...
