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New State Law Eliminates All Copays, Coinsurance, and Deductibles for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Patient access to behavioral health and substance use disorder services has increasingly become the subject of legislation.

Outlook 2021 – The Biden Administration Sharpens TSCA’s Sword

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in 1976, authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the manufacture or importation of new and existing chemicals. TSCA’s regulations include reporting, record-keeping, and testing requirements.

Structured Settlement Annuity Ownership Rights Upheld in California

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

In a meaningful victory for structured settlement annuity owners and issuers, the Southern District of California recently dismissed the claims of alleged “intended” beneficiary, Tera Vance, after having dismissed several unsubstantiated claims of Vance months prior in favor of an annuity owner a

California Largely (But Not Fully) Conforms to Deductibility of Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

On April 29, 2021 Governor Newsom signed California A.B. 80, largely conforming to Federal rules relating to deductibility of expenses paid with funds from forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The $150,000 limitation in prior versions of A.B.

Leadership Week: Part 1- Catch 22

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

This week I will be looking at leadership issues for the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) from a variety of disparate sources: history, literature, culture and music. Today, I begin with one of the most the most famous books and movies from the second half of the 20th century; Catch 22.

The Biden Administration: Expected Changes At The NLRB

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Transitions between administrations are always about change, in policies as well as personnel.

DOE Issues RFP For Recovery, Recycling, and Reuse of Material Waste From Manufacturing

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

On April 28, 2021, DOE issued a $22.5 million request for proposals (RFP) for projects that support recovery, recycling, and reuse of material waste generated by the manufacturing sector....

FTC: Corporate Boards Have Important Role In Data Security

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

“Contrary to popular belief, data security begins with the Board of Directors, not the IT Department.

Mental Health Parity Compliance Returns To Forefront for Group Health Plan Sponsors

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) amended the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) to include substantial new compliance requirements.

City “Right To Recall” Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

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