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QUESTION: We understand that the COBRA premium subsidy is set to expire on September 30, 2021. Does this mean the subsidy will be cut off on that date regardless of a plan’s COBRA billing cycle? ANSWER: In general, the COBRA premium subsidy for an assistance eligible individual (AEI) ends on the earliest of (1) the end of the AEI’s maximum COBRA coverage period; (2) the first month after the AEI becomes eligible for other disqualifying health coverage; or (3) September 30, 2021 (the end of the
Last year, I wrote a post on ESG and explained why I was skeptical about the claims made by advocates about the benefits it would bring to companies, investors and society. In the year since, I have heard from many on the topic, and while there are some who agreed with me on the internal inconsistencies in its arguments, there were quite a few who disagreed with me.
FRP’s Debt Advisory team has helped Rigby Commercial, the property arm of Blackpool-headquartered The Rigby Organisation (Rigby), secure a new £5.6m finance package. The North West property manager, which operates a portfolio of more than 50 commercial and residential properties around Preston and the Fylde coast, has refinanced with the support of specialist lender HS Credit.
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Cooley has been named Corporate Firm of the Year at the ninth annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards. “It’s been a truly remarkable year as we continue to help our clients with a broad range of ‘bet-the-company’ transactions,” said Kay Chandler, chair of Cooley’s global life sciences industry practice. “We’re honored to receive this external validation for our market-leading practice,” added Christian Plaza, practice vice chair.
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Draft 2021 Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C; Draft 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B; Draft 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Draft Form 1094-B. Draft Form 1095-B. Draft Form 1094-C. Draft Form 1095-C. Draft B Form Instructions. Draft C Form Instructions. The IRS has released draft Affordable Care Act (ACA) information reporting forms and instructions for 2021.
For the last two decades, China has been the dominant story for both the global economy and capital markets, as the country's immense growth and infrastructure investments have sustained commodity prices, and altered the balance of world economic power. That growth has come (or should have come) with the recognition that in almost every venture in China, public or private, the Chinese government is not just a player, but often the key player determining the venture's success and failure.
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QUESTION: Our company sponsors an ERISA health plan and has received a request from the DOL for plan-related documents. Is this an audit, and what should we expect if it is? ANSWER: The request for documents probably does signal the beginning of a DOL civil investigation (often referred to as an “audit”). You should address this inquiry without delay, as a prompt and cordial response can establish a positive rapport with the investigator.
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Recent years have seen a proliferation of foreign investment screening and control regimes worldwide, and with them, heightened government scrutiny of foreign investment transactions. The implementation of such “foreign direct investment” (FDI) regimes has accelerated as national governments broaden their conceptions of national security issues and seek to protect an expansive range of industries and technologies.
In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
As reported here in Law360 [$$], Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp. — a SPAC planning to mine the seafloor for metals to be used in electric vehicle batteries — has sued two potential investors for failing to fulfill their purported obligation to provide funding under a PIPE deal. The investors had signed subscription agreements committing them to fund $200 million to the SPAC but ultimately refused to do so by the stated funding deadline.
QUESTION: Some of our COBRA participants have asked what they should do for health coverage when their COBRA premium subsidy ends. How should we advise them? ANSWER: Health coverage options available to assistance eligible individuals (AEIs) after their subsidy period ends are described in the subsidy expiration notice provided 15 to 45 days before the subsidy’s end (see our Checkpoint article ).
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Kevin Roberts Senior Advisor, M&A Partners Kevin Roberts has over 25 years of experience growing middle-market sized businesses both as a principal investor and as a strategic advisor. Presently, Kevin is Managing Director of Fidelitas Capital Partners, a private equity sponsor focused on buyouts and growth-oriented equity recapitalizations of established lower middle-market sized companies.
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