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First Look: Select Tax Provisions in the Proposed American Families Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 28, President Biden announced the American Families Plan.

New California Law Requires Employers to Offer Jobs to Previously Laid-Off Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 16, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93 into law. The law requires employers to offer open job positions to employees who were previously laid off due to COVID-19-related reasons and adds records retention and notice requirements.

Texas Implementation of Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

In 2019, Texas enacted the corporate governance annual disclosure (“CGAD”) annual filing requirement for all Texas domestic insurers and HMOs.

New COBRA Notice Requirements for Employers Begin This Month

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

In the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), Congress provided 6 months of free COBRA coverage for certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage due to a qualifying event that is a reduction in hours or an involuntary termination of employment.

Department of Labor’s Cybersecurity Guidance for Benefit Plans Signals Increased Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 14, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its first set of guidance documents related to the cybersecurity of retirement benefit plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Third Circuit Confirms Triangular Setoffs Unenforceable in Bankruptcy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The Third Circuit’s recent decision in In re Orexigen Therapeutics Inc., 990 F.3d 748 (3d Cir.

Latest Federal Court Cases - May 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Cap Export, LLC v. Zinus, Inc., Appeal No. 2020-2087 (Fed. Cir. May 5, 2021) - The Federal Circuit issued a single precedential patent case this week.

Summary of new and proposed legislation, May 2021 (UK Construction Focus)

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....
By: Dentons

Private schools: Consider Section 504, ADA Obligation When Accepting COVID-19 Relief Federal Funding

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Section 504 applies to private schools that receive federal funds, which are defined in the regulations as, "any grant, loan, contract (other than a procurement contract or a contract of insurance or guaranty), or any other arrangement by which the [U.S.

Prendiamo un Caffé!: Be Paid to Work Remotely in Italy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

As we have reported, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged not only the employment relationship but also how local government may lessen the economic impact of the pandemic.

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