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Biden Orders Reviews of Critical Supply Chains

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order (Order) directing a series of reviews of global supply chains - the latest government effort to create more resilient and secure supply chains for critical materials and goods.

New House of Representatives COVID Relief Bill Contains Multiple Medicaid Provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Here at the Medicaid and the Law Blog, we’ve spent the past couple of days going through the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last Friday that is the latest attempt by Congress to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But I Said No, No, No . . . New Requirement for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Employee benefit plans are subject to numerous laws the restrict, or at least limit, discrimination within the plans.

IPO Landscape: Surging SPACs and a Pandemic Boom Ahead

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

With a new U.S. administration, an economic rebound in sight and historically low interest rates that are unlikely to budge in the near-term, equity markets have been on a tear since late 2020.

Weekly IRS Roundup February 15 – February 19, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021. Additionally, for continuing updates on the tax impact of COVID-19, please visit our resource page......

Massachusetts To Advance COVID-19 Reopening Plan; Boston To Delay Reopening

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Governor Charlie Baker has announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on March 1, 2021, relaxing restrictions on most indoor gatherings. The City of Boston will move to Phase III, Step 2 as well, with some exceptions.

Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease: Why Is the EPA Allowing Dangerous Chemical To Be Used?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Paraquat is a highly dangerous product still manufactured and sold in the United States. Manufacturers have for some time known the direct connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease, but continue to sell it.

Southern California Counties To Adopt Major Housing Production Targets

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

In March, the Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) will adopt final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) allocations for cities and counties within the SCAG region.

H-1B Cap Registration Period to Begin March 9

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

February 25, 2021 – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap is quickly approaching. The registration period will open at 12 p.m. EST on March 9, 2021, and run through 12 p.m. EST on March 25, 2021....

EEOC Argues For Broader Causation Standard And Provides A Peek Into The EEOC’s Future Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Legal precedent, including language from the U.S.

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