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International Company Settles for Millions for Immigration Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

An Indian company with offices in 30 countries, including the U.S., recently agreed to a record civil settlement of $34 million for allegations of immigration fraud and abuse of immigration procedures. The company, Infosys Limited, is a consulting,...

Congressional "P3 Caucus" Holds First Public Meeting

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

The Congressional Public Private Partnerships (P3) Caucus held its first public event on Tuesday, November 19 in the Cannon House Office Building. Co-chairs Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Gerald Connolly (D-VA) were joined by caucus member John...

SuperVision Today: 4th Quarter 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

In This Issue: - Federal Contractors Should be Planning Ahead for the New Section 503 and VEVRAA Rules - Putting the Pieces Together: How the ACA Impacts Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Arrangements - 8 Important Things You Should...

Treasury Department/IRS Issue Guidance Instructing Employers on How to Make Claims for FICA Refunds or Credits Post-Windsor

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

On June 26, 2013, in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court held that section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. (For a discussion of the issues and holding in United States v. Windsor, please see our client advisory of...

HUD Revises Lender Self-Reporting Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

On November 13, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 2013-41, which, effective immediately, clarifies self-reporting requirements for all single-family FHA-approved lenders. The letter details lenders’ obligations to report all findings of fraud and material...

Georgia DNR Board Postpones Vote On CAFO Rules Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

On November 18, the Board of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources postponed a vote scheduled for December 3 on rules changes that, if approved, could expand the state’s hog industry by raising the threshold for stricter environmental controls...

Congress Passes Compounding Quality Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

The Senate approved a human prescription compounding bill (H.R. 3204) Monday by voice vote, sending it to President Obama for his signature. The bill had been in the works since last year, when a meningitis outbreak from contaminated steroid pain...

CPSC Adds Burden Reduction Work, ATV Study, and UL 250 Voluntary Standard Involvement to 2014 Operating Plan at Chairman Tenenbaum’s Final Commission Hearing

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

CPSC’s November 20, 2013 Commission hearing started with an emotional farewell from Chairman Inez Tenenbaum and high praise from her fellow Commissioners for her dedication to consumers and the agency. I joined the Chairman’s staff at the start of...

Additional Support for Opening Up MLP Structure to Renewables

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

Earlier this week, Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) lent their support to a revamped version of the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. The bill was reintroduced earlier this year by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and...

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/11/13

You did not see the car before it hit you. Like anyone else, you are shaken up after an accident. You think you are okay, but you do not really know what happened, or even what to do next....

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