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Critical Analysis in the Claims Handling Process - One or Multiple Occurrences?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

An issue that often arises when an insurer is determining whether a policy provides coverage for bodily injury or property damage under a liability policy is the number of occurrences that may be triggered under the policy.  Occurrence-based liability policies usually contain a “per occurrence” l

New Labor Secretary Says Gig Economy Workers Should Be Classified As Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh didn’t beat around the bush when he provided his first public thoughts about the gig economy workforce since assuming office.

FDA Signals Reporting Requirements for Clinical Trials Enforcement with First-ever Notice of Noncompliance to Drug Maker

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 28, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first-ever Notice of Noncompliance after the drug maker did not comply with its legal reporting obligations for clinical trials upon earlier receipt of a Pre-Notice of Noncompliance from the agency.

PMPRB update: Revised compliance timelines for grandfathered and gap medicines and proposed regulatory amendments directed to CSPs

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Revised compliance timelines for Grandfathered and Gap medicines - On April 16, 2021, in view of COVID-19, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) reversed its position on compliance timelines for Grandfathered and Gap medicines: compliance with the Maximum List Price for these medici

New York Heroes Act Requires Workplace Safety Measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

In an effort to prevent the occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease, the New York legislature has passed the aptly named New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, which amends the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by adding two new sections....

Biden Proposes Tax Hike on Businesses and High-Income Individuals

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Over the last month, President Biden has discussed various tax proposals that will increase income taxes on businesses and high-income individuals. In the last week, we have learned more about what some of those proposals specifically entail....

Establishing A Business Entity In Russia (Updated)

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Russia is the largest country in the world in terms of size, having a vast territory of 17.1 million square kilometers.

Post-Public Health Emergency – Connecticut Pharmacy Limitation Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Connecticut has recently notified pharmacies and prescribing providers that various quantity limits and refill criteria will revert back to pre-COVID 19 requirements come May 21, 2021.

Financial Daily Dose 4.30.2021 | Top Story: U.S. Economy Flourishes in Q1 on Pent-up Demand and Stimulus Spending

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

New numbers show that the U.S. economy “picked up speed last quarter,” expanding 1.6% in the first three months of the year [for an annualized 6.4%], as a mix of stimulus money and falling unemployment helped power consumer spending ......

Legal Operations Efficiency Begins with a Rock-Solid Collaboration Tool

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Legal departments tend to run fairly lean. This means relying on external parties to accomplish any task is the norm.

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