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Agencies Issue FAQs on Required Comparative Analysis of Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 had far-reaching effects on employee benefit plans. One of the more onerous changes introduced by the CAA relates to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA).

Ethics case accuses judge of making racist and sexist remarks, mouthing N-word, criticizing overweight people

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21


FCA proposes new Consumer Duty - TCF with bigger teeth?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On 14 May 2021, the FCA published Consultation Paper CP21/13 outlining much-anticipated proposals relating to the standards expected of regulated firms to ensure the protection of retail consumers.

Avoid Creating Coverage By Estoppel, Waiver & Forfeiture: California

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

Waiver, estoppel and forfeiture are doctrines on which insureds often rely to try to create coverage outside the terms of the insurance policy. Insureds will often assert that they are entitled to such extra-contractual coverage based entirely on how the insurer handled the claim....

Three-Pronged Approach: The NDAA Prioritizes a Pro-Domestic Procurement Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On January 1, 2021, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (“NDAA”) was passed by Congress and became law, following an attempted veto by former President Donald Trump.

Halifax Update: "Unique" Joint Sitting of Trans-Tasman Courts

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

A joint hearing between the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) and the High Court of NZ (NZHC) has broken new ground.

The DOL Issues FAQs on Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 Related to Fiduciary Investment Advice

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On December 18, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) adopted PTE 2020-02 Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees (“PTE 2020-02”), a new prohibited transaction exemption related to fiduciary investment advice offered to plan sponsors and plan participants of ERISA-governed retireme

Santa Clara County’s New COVID-19 Rules: Employers Must Obtain Vaccination Status, Report Positive Test Results, and Enforce Mask Use

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On May 18, 2021, Santa Clara County, California, issued a health order that both relieves employers of some earlier COVID-19–related requirements and imposes new obligations on employers, particularly with respect to employees’ vaccination status.

French Language Requirements in Québec: Part 7 - The rules governing business names

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

Important Notice: On May 13, 2021, the Québec government tabled Bill 96 which aims to better protect the French language in the Province of Québec.

District of New Jersey Issues Amended Standing Orders that Begin a Return to In-Person Judicial Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On May 19, 2021, Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson of the District of New Jersey issued two Amended Standing Orders, Nos. 2021-02 and 2021-04, which relax existing COVID restrictions and, taken together, begin the return to in-person proceedings before the District of New Jersey.

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