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Physician sentenced to prison for fraud that led to deaths

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Compliance Today (January 2021) - A Houston-area physician was sentenced to seven years in prison for healthcare fraud that resulted in the deaths of multiple patients due to opioid overdoses, as well as the death of an entire family in a car accident involving one of the patients.

In re Buffets: A Fees-t for the United States Trustee

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The holidays came early for the United States Trustee (the “U.S.

CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion on Earned Wage Access Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The CFPB recently issued an advisory opinion clarifying certain Earned Wage Access (EWA) programs do not involve an offer of “credit” under Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act (TILA).  This advisory opinion was issued concurrently with the CFPB’s finalization of its Advisory O

One Transaction Generates Data to Feed Multitudes

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Last week I jumped from the starting point of the newest U.S. anti-trust action against Google into a discussion about the legal and economic status of data. I would like to carry the discussion of data further....

If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 94: Live From New York, It’s . . . Mandatory Sick and Safe Time

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Seyfarth Synopsis: This Legal Update is a reminder to employers that important aspects of the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law and amended New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act began on January 1, 2021.

England’s Third Lockdown - Key Points for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

As of midnight on 5 January 2021, England has been placed under a national lockdown, its third in 10 months.

Minneapolis Increases Protections for Freelance Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The growth of freelance work has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of stopping.  Effective January 1, 2021, a new ordinance that could have a significant impact on independent contractors and the companies with which they work took effect in the City of Minneapolis after the Minneapolis

New York Department of Environmental Conservation Releases “Value of Carbon” Guidance that Could Spur More Aggressive Climate Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 30, 2020, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) released guidance for New York State agencies to estimate the value of reducing one ton of greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide....

UK employees and COVID-19: employers' frequently asked questions

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

This note addresses some of employers' key questions about their obligations to employees when dealing with the continuing COVID-19 outbreak. It deals with the position in England.

COVID-19 Relief Bill Creates Second Paycheck Protection Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 28, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Over 5,000 pages in length, the Act included revisions and additions to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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