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Down to the Wire: Will We Have HSA with Pre-Deductible Telehealth in 2025?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The telehealth services safe harbor for high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) will expire for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2025, absent Congress passing legislation extending or making the safe harbor permanent.

Shaping Consumer Protection: What to Expect from Incoming Chairman Ferguson's FTC

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 10, 2024, President-elect Trump named FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson as next Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), replacing Chair Lina Khan on January 20, 2025. As a Senate-approved sitting Commissioner, he will not need Senate approval to assume the role of Chairman.

Lessons for Employers: Navigating Return-to-Office Policies and ADA Recordkeeping Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Fresh off the press, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued an important finding this week highlighting key compliance pitfalls for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)....

ICSID Releases Its 2024 Annual Report: Second-Highest Caseload in History and Membership Expansion

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On October 25, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) released its 2024 Annual Report, which highlights significant trends and statistics in ICSID’s cases during the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024 (FY2024).

HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Amendments: Compliance in an Uncertain Enforcement Landscape

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule designed to protect reproductive health care information (Amendments) are under legal challenge as the compliance date quickly approaches.

USPTO Takes a Hint from European Practice in Addressing Late Continuation Concerns

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As expected, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is raising its fees this year, effective January 19, 2025. However, the USPTO is doing something a little unusual this time—they’re raising the cost of filing continuations in older applications.

Lead and Copper Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: American Water Works Association Petition Before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) filed on December 13th a document styled: Petition for Review of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (“LCRI”)....

How Broad Is Too Broad? Supreme Court Considers Scope of NEPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to address a circuit split over whether an agency doing an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) must consider effects beyond its regulatory jurisdiction, including effects relating to climate change. At issue is the U.S.

[Audio] 12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 12 - Redefining Online Gaming — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In the 12th and final episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Cole White, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, is joined by Stephen Piepgrass, RISE practice group leader, to discuss recent developments in th

From Crickets to Conversations: Revamping Your Law Firm’s Marketing Channel Engagement

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The problem is simple: low engagement means missed opportunities to connect with potential clients, weakened brand presence, and, ultimately, a marketing strategy that fails to deliver results.

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