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The Friday Five: Five Current ERISA Litigation Highlights – April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

This month’s Friday Five covers federal guidelines for extension of ERISA claim deadlines due to the pandemic, as well as cases relating to: whether an expert witness who changes their opinion throughout the course of the claim review and appeal process should be deemed credible; the extent to wh

USTR proposes duties in response to six countries’ Digital Services Tax

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

In furtherance of the prior administration’s effort to block the Digital Services Tax (“DST”) laws of several countries, the Biden Administration proposed to increase duties on goods from six countries: Australia, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Gov. DeSantis Signs COVID-19 Lawsuit Protection Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

In our latest client alert, West Palm Beach partner Matthew Chait discusses SB 72, which was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on March 29, 2021.

Update on Medical Marijuana in Mississippi: All Appears a Go (Most Likely)

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

Over the last month, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) has been working to meet the July 1, 2021, deadline that Initiative 65 imposed on the MSDH to publish its final rules and regulations governing Mississippi’s medical marijuana program.

Repayment of Medicare Accelerated Payments Scheduled to Begin in April for Some Nursing Homes

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

Nursing homes that received Medicare loans to address cash flow issues stemming from the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) may soon see a reduction in Medicare reimbursement as Medicare begins to recoup a portion of reimbursement to apply to loan balances.

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ March 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. ...

President Biden's Proposed Infrastructure Plan Includes Business Tax Provisions to Incentivize Infrastructure Investments and Fund the Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

On Wednesday, March 31st, President Biden released a summary of his administration’s proposed The American Jobs Plan (the “TAJP”). TAJP is a $2 trillion proposal focusing on public domestic infrastructure investments.

Supreme Court Decides FCC v. Prometheus Radio Project

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

On April 1, 2021 the U.S. Supreme Court decided FCC v.

Tax-Exempt Advance Refunding Bonds: History and Legislative Updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

Prior to January 1, 2018, Section 149(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 149) and the accompanying Treasury Regulations allowed the issuance of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds.

New AG on the Block: California Attorney General Rob Bonta

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/04/21

On March 24, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Robert Bonta would replace Xavier Becerra as California’s attorney general. Bonta will be the first Filipino American in the role.

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