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Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court May Consider Social Security Administration Ruling That Was Not Before the Plan Administrator

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In Perez v. Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins. Co., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 1495 (9th Cir. Jan. 20, 2021), the Ninth Circuit held that a district court reviewing a denial of disability benefits under ERISA may consider a Social Security Administration ruling that was not part of the administrative record.

CVSG in American Axle and Cases in General: What Does It Mean? A Q&A With Deanne Maynard

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Some of the big news a couple weeks ago was the Supreme Court’s decision to invite the Solicitor General (SG) to file a brief expressing the views of the United States in American Axle, a Section 101 case involving an industrial process for manufacturing.

Do I Still Need to Wear a Mask? What the CDC’s Recent Guidance and the Governor’s Recent Announcements Concerning Fully Vaccinated People Mean for Connecticut Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) released updated guidance stating that wearing masks and physical distancing by those fully vaccinated is no longer necessary, even inside, unless required by federal, state or local laws, guidance, or regulations, including policies implem

True Lender Rule May Be Repealed

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

As most financial institutions and lenders are aware, in October 2020 the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC) issued a rule that required the identification of the "true lender" of a loan to a customer if the loan originates through a partnership between a nationally chartered ban

To Mask or Not To Mask? Interpreting the CDC’s New Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance stating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance, including if indoors.

Closing the Homework Gap—New $7B Temporary Program an Important First Step

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Congress created the E-rate program more than 20 years ago in order to provide internet connectivity to the nation's libraries and schools, but educators and industry have complained for years that it is inadequate to close the homework gap.

MIOSHA Workplace Rules to be Updated to Reflect Relaxed Mask Mandate

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 15, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an updated Gatherings and Face Mask Order that follows the CDC's Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People released on May 13, 2021, which says that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks indoors or ou

Fintech in Brief: FDIC Solicits Information on Digital Assets

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 17, 2021, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) issued a Request for Information and Comment (the “RFI”) on Digital Assets.

WARNing - Burdensome New Jersey WARN Act Amendments May Soon Become Effective

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

There is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel for New Jersey employers, as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to decline and Governor Philip Murphy continues to ease restrictions on businesses. But this good news comes with a dose of serious bad news for New Jersey employers too....

[Video] A Deep Dive into the Debate Over Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

After reviewing the existing types of federal student loans and forgiveness programs, we discuss the current political debate over forgiveness, including the Education Dept.’s upcoming analysis of the President’s forgiveness authority and other analyses of such authority, potential legal sources

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