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Congress Temporarily Extends Hospice Telehealth Face-to-Face Flexibility

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

US Congress on December 20, 2024 passed a last-minute temporary government funding bill that keeps the government open for three months. As part of this package, a number of existing telehealth flexibilities were also extended to March 31, 2025.

NYDFS introduces regulation to supervise mortgage bankers, community credit access

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 17, NYDFS introduced a new regulation, NEW 3 NYCRR 120, Compliance with Banking Law Section 28-bb, which would require nonbank mortgage bankers in New York State to collect and report data related to home loans to ensure that mortgage bankers meet the credit needs of their communities

USDA Reverts to Pre-2020 Regulatory Framework for Genetically Engineered Organisms Following California Federal Court Ruling

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an abrupt reversion to its pre-2020 approach to biotechnology regulation on December 19, in the wake of a December 2 ruling by the U.S.

UK PSR seeks input on proposed interchange fee cap

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On 13 December 2024, the UK's Payment Services Regulator (PSR) published its Market review of UK-EEA consumer cross-border interchange fees final report (MR22/2.7) and Market review of UK-EEA consumer cross-border interchange fees remedy consultation paper and draft direction (CP24/14).

Rockin' Around the Christmas Brand Protection

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

It’s December, and everywhere you go, the streets and stores are awash in seasonal décor, and holiday products and Christmas programming are glistening in your eyes once again.

NAD Announces Increases to Filing Fees for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Last week, NAD announced an increase for most filing fees, starting on January 1, 2025. Fast-Track SWIFT......
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USDA Issues Streamlined Regulation for Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), an agency of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S.

Navigating Recovery Allocation Provisions: Insights from National Union Fire Insurance v. RealPage

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Well-established law requires that an insured be made whole before recoveries benefit an insurer. When an insured’s losses exceed policy limits, any additional recovery made by the insured should inure to the benefit of the insured to offset losses above policy limits.

The Role of Personal Injury Lawyers in Title IX Sexual Assault Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects students from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal treatment based on their sex.

Beyond the Prescription: Ozempic's Influence on Health, Retail, and Consumer Behavior

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Ozempic's meteoric rise has reshaped the landscape of healthcare, retail, and consumer behavior. Its initial popularity as a weight loss medication has sparked a broader conversation around health, wellness, and body image.

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