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Executive Order Seeks to Strengthen Preferences for American-Made Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

The Situation: On January 25, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order titled "Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers" ("Made in America EO" or "EO"). The Made in America EO encourages the U.S.

New OSHA Guidance on Protecting Worker Health

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

President Biden recently signed the Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety, which can be found here. This Executive Order emphasizes the Biden administration’s commitment to ensuring safe workplaces for employees in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FP Flash Survey Reveals: Most Employers Not Interested In Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination But Uncertain How To Incentivize Workforce Inoculation

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

The vast majority of employers are not considering mandating their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine, instead choosing to encourage the shot – but a significant number of businesses remain confused and uncertain on whether and how to incentivize their workers to get inoculated.

Biden’s Science and Environmental Justice Orders Foretell a New Era of Rulemaking and Enforcement That Go Beyond Climate

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

Last week’s “Climate Day” actions grabbed headlines primarily for how they respond to climate risk through increased federal coordination.

Fourth Circuit Rejects FCA Claims on Scienter Grounds Based on Ambiguous Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

The Situation: Manufacturers of allergenic extracts that are injected into a patient must obtain a Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved license in order to ensure their products are safe for consumption.

Key Considerations for Carbon-Neutral Oil and LNG Transactions Using Carbon Offsets

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

In the dynamic world of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading, one of the hottest new products is the carbon-neutral transaction.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

Business Tax Provisions - About-Face on Deductibility of PPP Expenses. The CAA overrules the IRS’s previous guidance denying the deductibility of expenses relating to forgiven PPP loans....

Physical commencement of development consents - frequently asked conditions

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

Introduction - Changes to the rules around physical commencement of development consents last year included a stimulus intended to extend the life of certain development consents by providing additional time for physical commencement....

Secondary Fintech regulations related to e-money Institutions (IFPEs)

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

On January 28, 2021, the Mexican Central Bank and the National Banking and Securities Commission ("CNBV"), published in the Federal Official Gazette the "General regulations applicable to e-money Institutions pursuant to Articles 48, second paragraph, 54, first paragraph and 56, first and second

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

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/02/21

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.

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