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PE Funds Are Not Part of Controlled Group; What About Your Company?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to review the First Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the Sun Capital Partners III, LP v.

California Air Resources Board Encourages Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers to Self-Disclose Regulatory Violations Before the End of 2020 to Reduce Penalties

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Key Takeaways - • What Happened: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a “Dear Manufacturer” letter encouraging vehicle and engine manufacturers to voluntarily self-disclose regulatory violations in a variety of mobile source categories....

I’m Just Waiting on an… End to the Extended ERISA Deadline Periods

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Early in the pandemic, the IRS and DOL issued a temporary rule (published May 4, 2020) extending certain deadlines applicable to retirement plans and health and welfare plans.

Fashion Law Update - October 2020 Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

In this edition of Fashion Law, we have a huge selection of articles from around the world. Firstly, given the turmoil over the past year and how many brands have filed for insolvency or needed to restructure, we provide tips to ensure that a financial and operational restructure can succeed.

CMS Finally Proposes a Regulatory Definition of Medically "Reasonable and Necessary"

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

It has taken CMS more than 50 years, but the agency has finally proposed a regulatory definition for determining whether an item or service is "reasonable and necessary" for Medicare coverage purposes.

Sourcing the Source of Inventory Sales – Final Regulations Under Section 863(b)

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Is inventory personal? Well, it depends. Our International Tax Group explores the finalized sourcing rules that decide whether inventory is U.S. or foreign source after changes wrought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act....

Ninth Circuit to Supreme Court: Pound Sand

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has federal appellate jurisdiction over a major portion of the western U.S., has something of a reputation as the most overturned federal appeals court circuit.  While the truth of that is a mixed bag, an October 13, 2020 order in an important property ri

US Firms Invest in Bitcoin; Blockchain Consortia Expand; Industry and Regulators Address Tech Standards, CBDCs, Crypto Investments, Enforcement, Stablecoins, Taxes

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Fintech Firm Brings $50 Million BTC on to Balance Sheet, Major CBDC Report Published - Late last week, a major U.S. fintech and payments firm published a “Bitcoin Investment Whitepaper” and announced that it purchased $50 million worth of bitcoin (approximately 4,709 bitcoins)....

Rescission of 2015 MSA Compliance Bulletin Further Evidence of CFPB's Gentler RESPA Section 8 Approach - But New FAQs Do Not Necessarily Provide More Comfort

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On October 7, 2020, the CFPB announced that it was "provid[ing] clearer rules of the road for RESPA marketing service agreements" in the mortgage industry by rescinding its 2015 guidance regarding marketing services agreements (MSAs) and issuing Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) on Real Estate Set

340B Update: Ryan White Clinics Sue in Response to Contract Pharmacy Actions as Congress Requests Information on Ways to Improve the 340B Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Covered entities participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) continue to grapple with drug manufacturers’ actions to limit contract pharmacy access to 340B pricing....
By: K&L Gates LLP

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