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SEC Proposes Revisions to Rule 144 and Form 144

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On 22 December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed various amendments to Rule 144, including changes related to the filing of Form 144. The proposed amendments also include a minor change to Forms 4 and 5.

New COVID-19 Bill Yields Relief for Benefits in 2020 and Beyond

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law an additional COVID-19 relief bill, attached to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and intended to provide economic assistance to Americans impacted by COVID-19, as well as continued funding for the federal government.

CBCA 6822-FEMA; In the Matter of FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Emergency Procurement; Reasonable Costs

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Documentation Critical to Florida Utility's FEMA Reimbursement Arbitration - A Panel consisting of Judges Beardsley, Drummond, and Russell has determined the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is entitled to partial reimbursement of its costs incurred to establish two full-service base camps to su

The Wait is Over: FDA Publishes Fiscal Year 2021 User Fees for the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

With only a few days left in 2020, a year that has been mostly focused on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Coronavirus pandemic response, the agency has taken another step to further implement the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that modern

As 2020 Ends, the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Deadline Nears – Can You Avoid These Problems?

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Every four years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) CDR rule, under the agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authority, requires manufacturers (and importers) to report chemical production volumes and manufacturing, processing, and use information.

New Audio-Only Telemedicine Bill to Expand Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms.

Surprise Medical Billing Protections Coming for Participants in 2022

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Beginning in 2022, employer-sponsored health plans will be required to pay providers certain emergency and out-of-network charges that would have otherwise been balance billed to participants.

Ninth Circuit Again Complicates CAFA Removal Standards

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Congress enacted the Class Action Fairness Act to address perceived problems with the handling of class actions by courts. Among its provisions was one permitting removal of more class action claims to federal court....

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Shelf Life Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

As we finally approach the end of this horrific 2020 year, there are a number of potential developments to consider as to the variety of travel related restrictions imposed by presidential proclamation during 2020.  In addition, on December 28, we have new restrictions being imposed by the ever-m

SEC Adopts Rule on Fair Valuation Practices Under Investment Company Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 3, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5 establishing an updated regulatory framework for fund valuation practices.

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