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[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

ETRM & CTRM Software Selection In The Digital Era

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Here are four tips to choosing the right ETRM or CTRM system to transform your business today and provide the agility to respond to the demands of the future....
By: Opportune LLP

[Audio] Staying Prepared: Hospices and the False Claims Act, Part II - Successful Approaches to Government Investigations

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In this second episode of the Husch Blackwell Hospice Team’s three-part “Hospice and the False Claims Act” series, Meg Pekarske, Bryan Nowicki, Jody Rudman and Brian Flood discuss the precursor to almost every False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit—the government investigation.

OSHA-Targeted COVID-19 Inspections Could Impact Health Care and Hospitality Industries

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration appears to be losing interest in issuing temporary emergency regulations related to COVID-19 safety practices.

“Masks Off” - Now What For Employers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) appeared to follow s

CMS Issues New Rule Imposing Education About, and Access to, COVID-19 Vaccines and Reporting Requirements for Nursing Home and Congregate Care Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 11, 2021, CMS issued an interim final rule requiring that nursing homes and other congregate care facilities: (1) educate all residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccines; (2) offer COVID-19 vaccines to all residents and staff when available; and (3) report the COVID-19 vaccination status o

The CEAA Proposes Alternative Structuring of Energy Tax Credits

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Far-reaching proposal would replace existing energy and fuel tax credits with technology-neutral incentives. Legislation would increase available incentives and expand availability to all types of power generation facilities with zero or net-negative carbon emissions....

National Contact Points in OECD Countries Promote Business & Human Rights in the Extractives Sector

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

For over 20 years, a little-known dispute resolution mechanism has facilitated conciliatory ends to numerous human rights and environmental grievances levied against multinational corporations.

Foley Weekly Automotive Report - May 2021 - 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.

Significant Changes Proposed to the Criminal Interest Rate

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 11, 2021, Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Criminal Code Interest Rate) received first reading in the House of Commons.

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