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The EMA intends to update the Guidance concerning Additional Risk Minimisation Measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

The European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) has announced its intention to update the Agency’s existing guidance concerning additional risk minimisation measures (“aRMMs”). The revised version will provide extensive guidance on various tools for additional risk minimization....

OFCCP Provides Additional Guidance On “Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping” Executive Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

On October 21, 2020 the U.S.

One for All and All for One SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

At their best, the mentor-protégé programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are programs whereby large business mentors may partner with small business protégés—providing the small business with resources, knowledge, and an overall enhancement of capabilities....

Alberta's Natural Gas Vision and Strategy

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

The Government of Alberta is laying out its plans to diversify and grow the province’s energy industry. The goal is to position the sector for responsible energy development in a post-pandemic world.

Digital Health Report - Q4 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

In this issue, we discuss how real-world evidence can be an important component of satisfying drug approval and post-approval study requirements and also, can provide other tangible advantages to drug sponsors. We also look at COVID-19’s impact on Medicare telehealth.

European Commission Sets out EU Retail Payments Strategy

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

The European Commission has published a Communication on its EU retail payments strategy for the coming years. The payments sector has experienced significant change in recent years.

Client Alert: Best Practices for Exclusion Screenings

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

Exclusion Screening: LEIE, SAM and state exclusion lists - Despite having potentially devastating consequences, health care providers are often unsure of their obligations for exclusion screening.

OFAC Warns of Sanctions Risks for Companies Facilitating Ransomware Payments

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

On October 1, 2020, the U.S.

CFPB Issues Final Rule Extending the Qualified Mortgage ‘GSE Patch’

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) on October 20 issued a final rule to extend the government-sponsored enterprises patch (GSE Patch), i.e., the “temporary qualified mortgage” exemption within the qualified mortgage/ability-to-repay rule....

Insight on Illinois - October 2020 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

Voting in Illinois is in full swing. Election day is less than two weeks away. The last Presidential debate is this week. In Illinois, the biggest fight is over the proposed Constitutional Amendment to do away with Illinois’ flat income tax.

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