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Window On Washington - Vol. 4, Issue 42

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The Senate is back in session, with votes planned throughout the week. The House is not in session until Nov. 16, though members could be called back with 24-hours’ notice for a vote on a COVID-19 relief package....

Commercial Division Appoints Special Discovery Master In Lieu of Judicial Hearing Officer

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

In a recent order, Justice Andrea Masley assigned a special discovery master to supervise discovery in Hindlin v. Prescriptions Songs LLC, et al., a “complex commercial action” with a “multitude of discovery issues[.]”...

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)....

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