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Return to Civil and Criminal Collaboration in White Collar under Biden Administration

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Under the Biden Administration, we expect the Department of Justice to reinvigorate the policies aimed at increasing coordination between the criminal and civil divisions.

US financial firms should prepare for ESG regulations, with sustainability a key focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

U.S. financial institutions should enhance their compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues because regulators are watching With U.S.

Nobody Puts Baby In the Corner . . . And the IRS Agrees, Providing Guidance on the Taxability of Dependent Care Assistance Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Yesterday the IRS released Notice 2021-26, which clarifies that if eligible dependent care benefits would have been excluded from income if used during either the prior tax year (2020 or 2021), these benefits remain excludable from gross income and are not taxable wages to the employee for the ta

When Real Estate Transactions Become Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The goal of a real estate transaction is generally to achieve a transfer of real property mutually sought by buyer and seller. But as a recent arbitration win secured by Arent Fox illustrates, a go-to litigator is sometimes required to address disputes involving real estate deals......

Sustainability Progress: International Council of Forest & Paper Association Releases 2020-2021 Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The International Council of Forest & Paper Association (“ICFPA”) released its biennial sustainability report titled: 2020-2021 Sustainability Progress Report (“Report”) - The ICFPA describes itself as serving as a forum for global dialogue, coordination and cooperation among 18 pulp, paper

New USPTO COVID-19 Initiatives

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

As much of the United States is taking steps towards “getting back to normal,” the USPTO continues to implement programs to encourage investment and innovation in technologies addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

First Look: Select Tax Provisions in the Proposed American Families Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 28, President Biden announced the American Families Plan.

New California Law Requires Employers to Offer Jobs to Previously Laid-Off Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 16, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93 into law. The law requires employers to offer open job positions to employees who were previously laid off due to COVID-19-related reasons and adds records retention and notice requirements.

Texas Implementation of Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

In 2019, Texas enacted the corporate governance annual disclosure (“CGAD”) annual filing requirement for all Texas domestic insurers and HMOs.

New COBRA Notice Requirements for Employers Begin This Month

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

In the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), Congress provided 6 months of free COBRA coverage for certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage due to a qualifying event that is a reduction in hours or an involuntary termination of employment.

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