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Weekly IRS Roundup February 15 – February 19, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of February 15, 2021 – February 19, 2021. Additionally, for continuing updates on the tax impact of COVID-19, please visit our resource page......

Massachusetts To Advance COVID-19 Reopening Plan; Boston To Delay Reopening

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Governor Charlie Baker has announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on March 1, 2021, relaxing restrictions on most indoor gatherings. The City of Boston will move to Phase III, Step 2 as well, with some exceptions.

Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease: Why Is the EPA Allowing Dangerous Chemical To Be Used?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Paraquat is a highly dangerous product still manufactured and sold in the United States. Manufacturers have for some time known the direct connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease, but continue to sell it.

Southern California Counties To Adopt Major Housing Production Targets

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

In March, the Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) will adopt final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) allocations for cities and counties within the SCAG region.

H-1B Cap Registration Period to Begin March 9

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

February 25, 2021 – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap is quickly approaching. The registration period will open at 12 p.m. EST on March 9, 2021, and run through 12 p.m. EST on March 25, 2021....

EEOC Argues For Broader Causation Standard And Provides A Peek Into The EEOC’s Future Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Legal precedent, including language from the U.S.

PFAS and the Transition To The Biden Administration: A Round-Up Of Recent PFAS Activity

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Within the first month of the Biden administration, we have seen a high level of attention on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). Increased focus on these “forever chemicals” is setting the stage for a challenging year in potential federal regulatory actions.

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 23

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Whew! The pace is becoming fever pitched as lawmakers push toward crossover day! Sports betting remains a hot topic - both on the Floor and in committee. We report more on that below.

Returning to the Office – Issues for the Top

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

The work from home (WFH) era has presented a unique set of challenges for every corporate compliance function, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and compliance professional. However, as we move into a new phase of the pandemic new challenges will arise.

In PJM MOPR Proceeding, FERC Vacates Footnote Prompting Danly Dissent

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

On February 18, 2021, FERC took action in a multi-year dispute over the PJM Interconnection’s capacity market pricing rule known as the Minimum Offer Price Rule (or, “MOPR”) by vacating a single troublesome footnote from its last order, making way for PJM to move ahead with its annual capacity au

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