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DOL Provides Employers Additional Flexibility During Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division, published a pair of guidance memos (specifically referred to as Field Assistance Bulletins) that give employers added flexibility to remain in compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Section 401/Clean Water Act: Federal Court Addresses EPA Dismissal Motion Related to Challenge to Certification Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The United States District Court (Eastern District of Pennsylvania) (“Court”) addressed in a December 18th Opinion and Order (collectively “Order”) the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Motion to Dismiss a Complaint filed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (“Riverkeeper”).

If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 93: New York Department of Labor Announces Proposed Regulations for Statewide Sick Leave Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 2, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYDOL” or the “Department”) published proposed regulations for the general New York State Paid Sick Leave (“NYSPSL”) Law that went into effect on September 30, 2020....

Changes to Stark Law Definitions Impact Innovative Relationships and “Commercially Reasonable” Considerations

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The Final Rule of the Stark Law revises the definitions of Fair Market Value and includes a definition of General Market Value to better align with actual practices without unduly restricting innovative relationships between physicians and entities providing designated health services....

Northwest Indiana Fast Food Restaurant Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Fast Food Franchisee Rescinded Job Offer and Refused to Accommodate Applicant with Disability, Federal Agency Charges - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.

New York Enacts Small Business Truth in Lending Disclosure Requirement Affecting Small Business Loans, MCAs, and Other Forms of Business Finance

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

A new year brings new compliance requirements for non-banks and fintechs conducting business in New York, including Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) companies. On December 23, 2020, New York Gov.

What Does The Corporate Transparency Act Mean For Businesses And Incorporators?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Unless you are an exempt entity, the Corporate Transparency Act will require you to disclose the beneficial owners of your company to the government. You will not be required to do so, however, until Treasury issues regulations providing the compliance requirements......

Peach State Garnishment Update – 2021 Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Effective January 1, 2021, several key components of Georgia’s existing garnishment code were amended. Who Can Be Served?

United States: Q&A - Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

WLG asked its member firms around the globe to provide some insight on employer and employee rights when it comes to requiring the COVID-19 vaccine to return to work. David Woolf of Faegre Drinker shares his view from the US. ...

Changes to Expect in Environmental Litigation Under Biden

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

One thing is certain about 2021 – environmental and natural resources-related litigation against the federal government will continue apace and it will impact a range of private projects that require federal authorization of some sort or that rely on public natural resources and lands.

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