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EEOC Letter Addresses ADEA’s Application to ICHRAs

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EEOC Commission Opinion Letter: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) under the ADEA (Jan. 7, 2021). Available at [link]. The EEOC has issued an opinion letter regarding whether an employer may sponsor an ICHRA that offers employees a defined contribution for the purchase of an age-rated individual major medical health insurance policy without violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

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The Storming of the Bastille: The Reddit Crowd targets the Hedge Funds!

Musings on Markets

I generally try to stay out of fights, especially when they become mud-wrestling contests, but the battle between the hedge funds and Reddit investors just too juicy to ignore. As you undoubtedly know, the last few days have been filled with news stories of how small investors, brought together on online forums, have not only pushed up the stock prices of the stocks that they have targeted (GameStop, AMC, BB etc.), but in the process, driven some of the hedge funds that have sold short on these

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Del. Chancery Seeks More Briefing on Appraisal/Fiduciary Claim Waivers

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In an apparent question of first impression, the Delaware Court of Chancery is considering whether stockholders in a Delaware corporation can relinquish their rights to object to the sale of the company and waive fiduciary duty claims through a stockholder agreement. Law360 reports here that Vice Chancellor Sam Glassock III has asked for supplemental motion-to-dismiss briefing on the role the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, as well as public policy arguments, should play in app

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Past Event: TechGC SPAC & Direct Listings Forum

Cooley M&A

SPACs and Direct Listings have emerged as a significant new liquidity path for high growth tech companies over the last several months. In this three-day virtual forum, we’ll discuss how to approach these liquidity events strategically including evaluating which structure to use, understanding economics / dilution, and how to execute on these transactions.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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WHD Finalizes Regulations for Determining Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA

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Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 CFR Parts 780, 788, and 795, 86 Fed. Reg. 1168 (Jan. 7, 2021); News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (Jan. 6, 2021). Final Rule. News Release. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has finalized regulations for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Data Update 3 for 2021: Currencies, Commodities, Collectibles and Cryptos

Musings on Markets

In my last post , I described the wild ride that the price of risk took in 2020, with equity risk premiums and default spreads initially sky rocketing, as the virus led to global economic shutdowns, and then just as abruptly dropping back to pre-crisis levels over the course of the year. As stock and bond markets went through these gyrations, it should come as no surprise that the same forces were playing out in other markets as well.

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WHITE PAPER - TRENDS AND FUTURE OF TMS

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Changes in SEC reporting and disclosure — 3 things to know

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In 2020, we saw a flurry of COVID-19-related activity at the SEC designed to help companies navigate the business impact of the pandemic. That, however, didn’t stop the SEC from pushing through several key rulemaking initiatives on its regulatory agenda. This blog post highlights certain changes in SEC reporting and disclosure across several key topics, along with practical takeaways.

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IRS Issues 2020 Version of Publication 502 on Medical and Dental Expenses

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IRS Publication 502 (Medical and Dental Expenses (for 2020 Returns)). Available at [link]. The IRS has released an updated version of Publication 502 for the 2020 tax year. Publication 502 describes the medical expenses that are deductible by taxpayers on their federal income tax returns. The 2020 version is substantially similar to its 2019 counterpart.

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Health Insurer Reaches $5.1 Million HIPAA Settlement After Cyberattack Breached PHI of 9.3 Million Individuals

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HHS Resolution Agreement: Excellus Health Plan, Inc. (Jan. 15, 2021); HHS News Release (Jan. 15, 2021). Available at [link]. HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a $5.1 million resolution agreement with a health insurer to settle potential violations of HIPAAColorful privacy and security rules that led to a breach of protected health information (PHI) affecting more than 9.3 million individuals.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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CMS: Insurers Must Report and Pay Out Additional MLR Rebates Based on Recovered Risk Corridor Program Payments

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CMS Bulletin: Treatment of Risk Corridors Recovery Payments in the Medical Loss Ratio and Rebate Calculations (Dec. 30, 2020). Available at [link]. CMS has advised that insurers must revise their medical loss ratio (MLR) and rebate calculations and pay recipients additional rebate amounts based on any recovered risk corridor payment amounts. As background, MLR and rebate calculations must account for, among other things, the net payments or receipts related to the federally administered risk co

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How Do We Evaluate Whether It Makes Sense to Add Roth Contributions to Our 401(k) Plan?

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QUESTION: Some of our employees have asked for the opportunity to make designated Roth contributions to our 401(k) plan. What factors should we consider when deciding whether that feature makes sense for our plan? ANSWER: Evaluating the Roth option requires weighing the potential benefits, additional complexity, and risks for participants, as well as the administrative burdens for your plan.

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Cannabis Valuation: Oregon Dispensary Valuation

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In this interesting piece on cannabis valuation, Oregon Cannabis: What is My Partial Marijuana Dispensary Ownership Interest Worth? , Harris Bricken takes a look at the value of a less-than-100% interest in an Oregon marijuana dispensary, and what may happen if an LLC needs to value the interest of a former member after a forced expulsion from the LLC.

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WHITE PAPER - DYNAMIC FX MANAGEMENTIN A FAST-MOVING ENVIRONMENT

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

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.

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WHITE PAPER - CASH-FLOW FORECASTING

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WHITE PAPER - KYC

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CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Part D Benefit Parameters Used for Creditable Coverage Disclosures

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Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (Jan. 15, 2021). Announcement. Fact Sheet. Under Medicare Part D regulations, most group health plan sponsors offering prescription drug coverage to Part D eligible individuals (including active or disabled employees, retirees, COBRA participants, and beneficiaries) must disclose to those individuals and to CMS whether the plan coverage is creditable or non-creditable.

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DOL Rescinds Limitation on Agency Guidance

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Rescission of Department of Labor Rule on Guidance, 29 CFR Part 89, 86 Fed. Reg. 7237 (Jan. 27, 2021). Available at [link]. The DOL has rescinded a final rule, issued in August 2020, that established policies and requirements for issuing, modifying, and withdrawing non-regulatory guidance and making it available to the public (see our Checkpoint article ).