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An Ounce of Prevention: Effective Corporate Policies for Dealing with Government Investigations and Inquires

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

One of the first indicators that may tip off a healthcare provider or government contractor that their organization may be the subject of a False Claims Act (FCA) investigation is contact with a government investigator.

Learning from the Mistakes of Others: OCR Releases Audit Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The HHS Office for Civil Rights released, at the end of last year, findings from audits it conducted in 2016 and 2017 of 166 covered entities and 41 business associates.

Incoming SEC Chairman Likely To Push For More ESG Disclosure

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

In a recent post, we examined the growing clash within the SEC over whether to mandate and standardize disclosure by public companies of business impacts and risks associated with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns.

Optimism in East Texas

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

We return now to Judge Amos Mazzant’s federal courtroom in Sherman, Texas. COVID-19 caused a mistrial last year, when jurors, lawyers and court staff become infected mid-trial. We covered it, most recently......

PPP Ineligibility Update: Businesses Ineligible for First Draw and Second Draw PPP Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

CCC Fills Final Vacant Post

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The Cannabis Control Commission has filled its last vacant seat, ending a prolonged stretch without a full roster of Commissioners.

There’s a big difference between mostly dead and all dead.

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

Sometimes, “mostly dead” is just a pause before successfully storming the castle. On July 14, Governor Baker vetoed the climate bill that passed the Massachusetts Legislature on July 4 with overwhelming support...

Florida pediatrician pleads guilty to conspiring to falsify clinical trial data in research study for asthma medication for children

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

On January 8, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that a Miami, Florida pediatrician pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with a clinical research study of an asthma medication for children....

Supreme Court: Merely Holding Property Isn’t a Violation of the Automatic Stay

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

In City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton, No. 19-357, 2021 WL 125106, at *1 (U.S. Jan. 14, 2021), the United States Supreme Court considered the issue of whether the mere retention of estate property after the filing of a bankruptcy petition violates section 362(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code.

Further Focus on Lead-Based Paint: EPA Tightens Dust-Lead Clearance Levels for First Time in Almost 20 Years

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

Last month, we shared compliance lessons to learn from the $20.75 million penalty faced by Home Depot related to renovations of pre-1978 residences. The U.S.

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