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On March 31, 2021, President Biden presented an infrastructure spending plan coupled with a tax reform plan that seeks to raise corporate income taxes (the “American Jobs Plan” and the “Made in America Tax Plan”).

Today in Pittsburgh President Biden unveiled the first part of his Build Back Better plan, a $2.25 trillion dollar infrastructure plan titled the “American Jobs Plan.”

Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad presents the agriculture sector with opportunities to have a voice in how the Administration meets its targets to reduce and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) became the first US financial regulator to issue climate-related guidance intended to require insurers to manage the complex financial risks of climate change.

Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, is the underlying technology on which cryptocurrencies are built

As we pass the three-year mark since the 25 percent duties on steel imports and the 10 percent duties on aluminum imports pursuant to Section 232 were first imposed by Presidential Proclamation 9705, legal challenges are proliferating and there is renewed legislative interest in Section 232 reform.

In recent years, the emergency medical services (EMS) sector has assumed a more central role in health care delivery, including care in the home and, in some cases, emergency department visit prevention.

Carbon-reduction claims, such as “carbon neutral” and claims about lower “carbon footprints,” are proliferating in the marketplace.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. One of the significant COVID-19 relief provisions in the bill includes a 100 percent COBRA premium subsidy so eligible individuals can continue getting health insurance for up to six months. The subsidy is available b

In an attempt to align with their clients’ values, a growing number of businesses are selling products that are “ethically” sourced or “sustainable.”

On March 25, 2021, Congress passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 (PPP Extension Act), to extend the application window for small businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans by an additional two months.

In an attempt to align with their clients’ values, fashion companies have tried to manufacture and produce clothing that is ethically made and sustainable.

The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Executive Board approved several best practices and advisories this month, including GFOA’s Best Practice on Issuing Taxable Debt.

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides 100% subsidized premiums (including the COBRA administrative fee) for health care continuation coverage under COBRA for eligible individuals and their dependents.

First sale appraisement currently remains a legally viable duty savings avenue, including for transactions with vendors in NMEs.

Applicable drug manufacturers and group purchasing organizations that are subject to the reporting rules under the Open Payments System are reminded that March 31, 2021, is the final day to submit and attest to data for the June 2021 publication of Program Year 2020 data.

Texas Health and Human Services announced that beginning April 1, 2021, drug manufacturers who wish for their products to be added to the Texas Drug Code Index (the Texas Medicaid formulary) must create an electronic account.

Now Financial Businesses can provide their services to licensed cannabis businesses without penalty under California law.

Considerations for businesses continuing remote work.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

With so much uncertainty, many brands are opting for a wait-and-see approach to social media advertising, though the approaches differ considerably from platform to platform.

The subpoena issuance suggests that the Biden Administration will continue the US Government’s assertive approach to China.

DOL announced last week that it would not enforce a final rule requiring fiduciaries subject to ERISA to evaluate investment opportunities based upon financial performance factors, rather than ESG metrics. 

What the new Congress could mean for federal cannabis reform.