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CDRH plan for FY-2021 guidance prioritizes cybersecurity, CDS software, COVID-19 updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced the list of priority guidance documents that CDRH intends to publish this fiscal year (FY-2021)....

IRS Releases Additional Tax Guidance on the Transition from Interbank Offered Rates

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2020-44 (the Revenue Procedure) providing additional guidance related to the transition from an interbank offered rate (IBOR) to another replacement rate.

CARB Calls on Motor Vehicle Industry to Self-Report Regulatory Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Citing recent investigations and new emissions detection capabilities, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) urges automakers and equipment manufacturers to voluntarily disclose potential violations of regulatory requirements by December 31, 2020 and warns industry of its plans to tighten enf

The "Tribunals" and Tribulations of Section 1782: What Constitutes a "Foreign or International Tribunal?"

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

With the continuing globalization of litigation and arbitration, counsel engaged in arbitral proceedings outside of the United States are becoming more familiar with a powerful U.S. statute: 28 U.S.C.

Update on CHOWs and COVID-19 Funding: Apply ASAP Under Phase 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Healthcare providers, including assisted living facilities and nursing homes, that have undergone a recent change of ownership (CHOW) have had unique challenges as federal and state agencies have rolled out COVID-19 funding opportunities, including Provider Relief Funding and the Paycheck Protect

CMS Announces Further Telehealth Expansions

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 14, CMS announced several changes designed to expand access to telehealth.

AD-ttorneys@law – October 2020 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Puffy Class Action Deflated by $1.9 Million Settlement - Mass-producer of tandoori supermarket breads won’t change packaging (much) - Folklore Fusion - Friend v. FGF Brands (USA), Inc.

Reviewing an ADA Case Involving a Ship, Ninth Circuit Puts Burden on Plaintiff to Show Removing Barrier is Readily Achievable

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Key Points - In ADA Title III cases, the plaintiff has the initial burden to show removing a barrier is readily achievable. The Court has yet to consider the complexities of naval architecture and the unique safety and seaworthiness issues on ships....

Brief on the New UAE Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 on Regulating the Beneficial Owner Procedures

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

INTRODUCTION - On 24 August 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet issued Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 on Regulating the Beneficial Owner Procedures (the Regulations) replacing Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2020 on the Regulations of Procedures Related to Real Beneficiaries....

SEC Proposes Broker Registration Exemption for Certain "Finders"

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) proposed a conditional exemption from the broker registration provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) for natural persons that engage in certain activities traditionally associated with "finders" in c

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