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Investigations Newsletter: New York Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

New York Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Case - On December 21, 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two owners of over a dozen New York-area pharmacies were charged for their roles in a $30 million health care fraud and mon

DOL finalizes rule adopting new test to assess independent contractor status

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized a rule addressing how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective March 8, 2021.

Eighth Circuit En Banc Upholds Diversity Jurisdiction Despite Improper Removal

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

On December 30, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed its long-standing precedent and joined other circuits in holding that the forum-defendant rule is not jurisdictional.

Buchalter COVID-19 Client Alert: New Treasury PPP Rules Clarify Recent Changes to PPP Program, Extend Time to Obtain a PPP Loan to March 31, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

On January 6, 2021, Treasury issued two new Interim Final Rules (IFRs) addressing the new Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act’s (Act) creation of PPP Second Draw Loans, and the Act’s various changes to PPP requirements generally.

The Supreme Court - January 11, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

Minerva Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic, Inc., No. 20-440: Whether a defendant in a patent infringement action who assigned the patent, or is in privity with an assignor of the patent, may have a defense of invalidity heard on the merits....

Paycheck Protection Program Reopened and Modified

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), which, among other things, appropriates $284.45 billion to reopen the Paycheck Protection Program (the PPP)....

What You Need to Know About Latest Paycheck Protection Program Regulations and Second Draw Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

As we have reported, the stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump late last year enacted major changes to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Congress Overrides HHS Guidance on Use of Provider Relief Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

Congress’ recently-passed Federal Appropriations Act includes new provisions modifying the scope of the Provider Relief Fund payments overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), granting providers new flexibility in how they may use the funds they received.

D.C. employers have continuing COVID-19 leave obligations in 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

As we explained in a recent post, as of January 1, 2021, COVID-19 leave is no longer mandated under the federal Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA), although covered employers who voluntarily provide paid leave outlined in the FFCRA may take advantage of the FFCRA tax credit through Mar

Healthcare Transactions: Year in Review - January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/01/21

2020 was a tumultuous year for the healthcare industry, which continues to confront the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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