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Affirming Dismissal of AirAsia Lawsuit, D.C. Circuit Court Overrules Prior Decisions Allowing Personal Jurisdiction Based on Internet Presence Alone

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

In affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit against Pillsbury’s client, AirAsia, the D.C. Circuit overruled its prior precedent that a company’s website could be sufficient to support general jurisdiction.

President Biden Focuses on Strengthening COVID-19 Workplace Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issues and proposed actions took center stage in the first week of the Biden Administration. The President called for greater enforcement by OSHA of more stringent worker safety standards.

New OFCCP Director Appointment Signals Renewed Focus on Pay Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

President Biden’s appointment of Jenny Yang to Director of the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) on his first day in office signals a new direction in federal equal employment opportunity enforcement.

Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - January 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

CMS to reprocess excepted off-campus provider-based outpatient claims following court ruling - CMS says it’ll begin reprocessing claims for outpatient clinic visit services provided at excepted off-campus provider-based departments (PBDs) during the 2019 calendar year.

States Clarify Personal Income Tax Treatment Related To PPP Loan Forgiveness

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) addressed tax issues related to the forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and the deductibility of expenses associated with a forgiven PPP loan.

False Claims Act 2020 Year in Review

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

This year saw substantial activity in FCA settlements and litigated court cases. Although no single case or development dominated the discourse this year, several important court decisions were issued, including two that may warrant Supreme Court attention in 2021.

[Audio] Employment Law Now V-88- 4th Anniversary Special Episode

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Like every February 1st since the inaugural episode on February 1, 2017, Mike Schmidt is joined by his colleague and the CEO of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Howard Schweitzer, to reflect on the state of politics in DC and around the country, and what it all means for employers....

Alston & Bird Health Care Week in Review - January 2021 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news....

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 8

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Before the crack of the dawn, legislators were under the Gold Dome to continue their work for the people of Georgia. The Senate Appropriations Human Development Subcommittee kicked off discussions with a hearing at 6:30 a.m.

President Biden Takes First Step Towards Reversing Trump Era Medicaid Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

On January 28th, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.” The E.O.

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