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NFA Institutes New Operational Requirements for Members; Registered CPOs and CTAs Need to Take Action in Q3 and Q4 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The National Futures Association has adopted two new operational requirements that will affect (among others) registered commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors.

Court Denies Dismissal of FDCPA Claim for Including Unmatured Attorneys’ Fees in Demand

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

A federal judge in Virginia recently denied dismissal of a plaintiff’s claim that a defendant noteholder and his attorneys violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by including a demand for payment of attorneys’ fees when the promissory note only allowed the payment of such fees up

Sen. Daines Urges Biden Administration to Withdraw Support for COVID-19 IP Waiver

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Yesterday, Sen.

The "Secret" History of the Bank Secrecy Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Fifty years after its birth, the Bank Secrecy Act — along with the long-forgotten role it played in breaking open the Watergate scandal — continues to have an increasing influence on the financial system....
By: FTI Consulting

Kentucky Taxpayer Protections’ Role in Audits and Appeals - Dentons SALT Insights

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

In a tax audit, the tax auditor’s job is to determine the right amount of tax, regardless of whether the audit determines that the taxpayer paid that amount, too little or too much. Indeed, Kentucky tax auditors cannot be evaluated “on the basis of taxes assessed or collected”.

Hold the Phone: Audio-Only Telehealth Expanding in New York and other States, but National Policies May Lag

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a wave of telehealth policy changes across the nation at both federal and state levels. Such changes have expanded access to health care and addressed underutilization in chronic disease management while minimizing the risk of exposure for individuals seeking care.

Top 10 Reasons Why Remote Work Can Be Complicated

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

While there are many benefits to working from home, there are also a number of important things to remember when you have remote employees or if you are trying to implement a hybrid work solution.  We thought this list would be a good way to keep you informed of some of the most important conside

New Jersey Legislation Would Increase Scrutiny on Nursing Home CHOWs and Bridging Arrangements

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

In response to the number of COVID-19 related deaths in New Jersey long-term care facilities, the State engaged a consulting firm to conduct a review and recommend changes.  The consultant’s report noted that, “[n]ationally and in New Jersey, the ownership of facilities has become heavily for-pro

Court of Appeal overturns High Court and holds that tax claim notice was valid

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

This was an appeal against the High Court decision in Dodika Ltd & Ors v United Luck Group Holdings Limited from August 2020 (see our Tax Blog on this).

Treasury Launches Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Our Legislative & Public Policy Team reviews the latest federal fiscal relief for state, local, and tribal governments and how they can be used to help recover from the massive effects of the coronavirus pandemic....

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