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Fintech Forward: Payments Across the Globe Miniseries - Trends in the U.S.

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

In this episode Judith Rinearson interviews Mary Baker and Daniel Cohen about the major changes in the U.S. beyond COVID-19 since the election, focusing on the establishment of the new U.S.

Gig Worker-Friendly Independent Contractor Test Withdrawn by Department of Labor

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Effective May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew the agency’s Trump-era rule that for the first time established a test for independent contractor status in a federal regulation. The Trump rule was published on Jan. 7, 2021, and was set to go into effect on March 8, 2021.

New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Two Cybersecurity Settlements

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The Cybersecurity Division of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) continues to ramp up enforcement of the Cybersecurity Regulation.

China’s MOFCOM Issues Internal Export Control Program Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Following the new Export Control Law of China that encourages all exporters to establish an internal compliance program, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has published guidelines for the internal compliance programs of Chinese exporters.

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Access to Biosimilars in Medicare Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

On April 26, Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced the Star Rating for Biosimilars Act. The proposed legislation would direct the U.S.

Possible Regulatory Impact Likely After Colonial Pipeline Hack

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The May 6, ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline is likely to increase cost for cyber insurance, and may prompt legislators to push for tougher standards for critical infrastructure resources such as pipelines, energy grids, and water systems.

Arizona Expands Telehealth Law, Making it Broadest in the Nation

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

On May 5, 2021, Governor Ducey signed H.B. 2454, legislation which dramatically expands access to telehealth services in Arizona. The legislation—the most expansive in the country—makes telemedicine a permanent fixture of Arizona’s healthcare system.

The Littler® Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

This report summarizes and analyzes data gathered from 1,160 in-house lawyers, C-suite executives and HR professionals.

Ramping Up Cloud Usage for Government Agencies

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

As the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing enforced remote work only accelerated the move to the cloud for many organizations, it should come as no surprise that the use of cloud-based solutions continues to be on the rise.

Dentons COVID-19 Retail Tracker - Colombia (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Status – Has any special status been introduced? The Colombian government took measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 since the very beginning of the pandemic....
By: Dentons

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