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UK to Mandate Consideration of Climate Change by Pension Fiduciaries in 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

On January 27, 2021, the United Kingdom’s Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) issued the draft regulation, The Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) Regulations 2021 (the “Regulation”).

Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced increased limits February 2, 2021, for the 2021-2022 Election Cycle, including changes to the individual contribution limits, coordinated party expenditure limits, and lobbyist bundling limits. Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, 52 U.S.C.

COVID-19 Update: Takings Lawsuits May be Making Headway

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

We have been following for some time now the COVID-19 takings lawsuits that have been popping up since California’s first closure orders. As we previously reported, these cases did not seem to be making much traction in the courts.

Blog: Coates named Acting Director of Corp Fin

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

On Monday, the SEC announced that John Coates has been appointed Acting Director of Corp Fin. He has been the John F. Cogan Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard University, where he also served as Vice Dean for Finance and Strategic Initiatives.

Federal Circuit Appeals from the PTAB and ITC: Summaries of Key 2020 Decisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

[co-author: Kathleen Wills] Last year, the global COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for American courts. By making several changes, however, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit was able to largely continue its operations.

Helpful New Guidance on Locating Missing and Nonresponsive Retirement Plan Participants

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

It is important to note that, since this guidance was issued in the late days of the Trump administration, the Biden administration will likely review this guidance. It is not uncommon for guidance to be delayed, revised, and/or rescinded as part of the review process.

OIG to Audit Telehealth Services Provided During Pandemic by Part B and Home Health Providers

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently updated its 2021 Work Plan in January to include audits of Medicare Part B and home health telehealth services by OIG’s Office of Audit Services (OAS).

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 10

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

Today, one needed to have his or her skates on (or the ability to click a mouse quickly) to catch all the action as House and Senate committees began hearing bills and resolutions.

Senate Republicans Offer Details on COVID-19 Relief

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

As Democrats in Congress move toward using budget reconciliation to advance a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 response bill, a group of 10 Republican senators are pushing a more targeted and limited proposal that weighs in at about one-third of that amount....

Washington State Legislation Would Authorize Two New Large-Scale Water Rights Adjudications

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

Legislators in Washington State introduced parallel bills that would authorize funding for two water adjudications in Washington State.

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