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DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On May 5, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to withdraw a Trump-era independent contractor rule for determining how to classify workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL stated that the withdrawal will be effective on May 6, 2021....

2022 HSA Limits Are Announced

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Yesterday, the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2022.  With respect to contribution limits, the limits are slightly higher than the ones for 2021.  As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar year 2022....

Amgen Canada Launches Adalimumab Biosimilar

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On May 4, 2021, Amgen Canada announced the launch of their adalimumab biosimilar AMGEVITA (reference drug HUMIRA) for the treatment of 11 chronic inflammatory conditions.

When Vaxed and Unvaxed Meet in the Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Despite the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccines for adults across the United States, there are still many who do not plan to be vaccinated, and that presents the latest dilemma for employers.

Return to Civil and Criminal Collaboration in White Collar under Biden Administration

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Under the Biden Administration, we expect the Department of Justice to reinvigorate the policies aimed at increasing coordination between the criminal and civil divisions.

US financial firms should prepare for ESG regulations, with sustainability a key focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

U.S. financial institutions should enhance their compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues because regulators are watching With U.S.

Nobody Puts Baby In the Corner . . . And the IRS Agrees, Providing Guidance on the Taxability of Dependent Care Assistance Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Yesterday the IRS released Notice 2021-26, which clarifies that if eligible dependent care benefits would have been excluded from income if used during either the prior tax year (2020 or 2021), these benefits remain excludable from gross income and are not taxable wages to the employee for the ta

When Real Estate Transactions Become Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The goal of a real estate transaction is generally to achieve a transfer of real property mutually sought by buyer and seller. But as a recent arbitration win secured by Arent Fox illustrates, a go-to litigator is sometimes required to address disputes involving real estate deals......

Sustainability Progress: International Council of Forest & Paper Association Releases 2020-2021 Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The International Council of Forest & Paper Association (“ICFPA”) released its biennial sustainability report titled: 2020-2021 Sustainability Progress Report (“Report”) - The ICFPA describes itself as serving as a forum for global dialogue, coordination and cooperation among 18 pulp, paper

New USPTO COVID-19 Initiatives

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

As much of the United States is taking steps towards “getting back to normal,” the USPTO continues to implement programs to encourage investment and innovation in technologies addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

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