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Ninth Circuit: “Transportation Exemption” Does Not Apply to Arbitration Clauses Between Corporate Entities or in Commercial Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

Two days before the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC, that the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation worker exemption (meaning the FAA would not apply) extends beyond the transportation industry, the U.S.

This Week in 340B: April 16 – April 22, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country.

Gamification – Playing for Health: A Discussion with Craig Lund

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health, gamification has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes.

Extra, Extra…Pay for Exempt Employees: DOL Published Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule altering the requirements for “white collar” exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Two PFAS Designated as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

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RxDC Reporting in Light of June 1, 2024 Deadline and Recent PBM Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CAA”), employer-sponsored group health plans, including medical-only plans, must submit information about their prescription drugs and health care spending.

PFAS Designated as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication version of the long-awaited final rule designating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Cleanup, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Finally Final — The DOL Issues Its Long-Expected Final Rule Raising the FLSA Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

As has been expected, and as we addressed at the end of 2023 in our previous blog post, on April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) at long last issued its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions....

The Department of Education Releases Significant Revisions to Title IX Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 19, 2024, the Department of Education released final Title IX regulations. The significant revisions expand the definition of sexual harassment, attempt to remove barriers to reporting sexual harassment and extend protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Treasury Department Proposes to Sharpen the Teeth of CFIUS Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

Key Takeaways: The Treasury Department is seeking to equip CFIUS with greater enforcement and oversight authority.

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