A proposal that would have let Medicare negotiate the price of certain drugs was part of the Build Back Better Act, which died in the Senate late last year.
Covid-19 raised awareness of a lack of a federal paid leave policy. Democrats are still hoping to pass legislation to change that.
Fewer individuals are automatically being enrolled in Medicare at age 65, which can result in costly mistakes when signing up.
President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union address Tuesday that the current tax system is not fair, favoring the wealthy and corporations.
Miller Thomson LLP | Feb 21, 2022 An extensive package of draft legislative proposals was released for public comment by the Department of Finance on February 4, 2022 (the "Proposals") along with explanatory notes (the "Notes"). The Proposals include some, but not all, of the measures announced or carried over in the 2021 federal budget
NCFA Canada | March 2, 2022 Below is a growing list of ways you can help support Ukraine: Links from the Globe and Mail: Support a verified fundraising campaign for Ukraine If you see a crowdfunding campaign promising help to Ukraine, check it out carefully to see whether it’s legitimate. Look for
In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for more aid for families with children. Still, there's no timeline for any legislation.
Slate | Tim Marple | Mar 1, 2022 First, digital currencies have provided new ways for Russia to sidestep the world’s primary response to its attack: sanctions. Many commentators argue that the country has likely been developing such a strategy in the years since it invaded Crimea. Individuals and businesses targeted by sanctions can simply
Worklife | Mar 2, 2022 “A DAO is an organization that can operate by itself, using code, without anyone in charge to make decisions,” said Travis Miller, a blockchain enthusiast who has worked on numerous cryptocurrency projects. “Imagine a corporation without a CEO.” As a result, hiring, pay raises and other essential functions to an
Crypto Slate | Samuel Wan | Mar 1, 2022 Sanctions bite leading to the collapse of the ruble. Data suggests Russians are turning to Bitcoin to protect themselves from the fallout. Media outlet DeFiprime.com noted Bitcoin is trading for up to $20,000 above the market rate on Russian exchanges. DeFiprime.com jokingly called this the “matreshka
BDC | Mallory McKewen | Mar 1, 2022 Debt financing has advantages for early-stage firms. But preparing a loan request is very different than pitching an equity investor. Here’s a typical path for many early-stage firms. The company is seeking funds to scale, grow or develop a new business line. The first instinct is often
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.
In Biden's address to the nation, he made no mention of student loan forgiveness. Advocates and borrowers worry the issue is being tabled.
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.
McCarthy Tetrault | Ana Badour, Nancy J. Carroll ,Hartley Lefton, and Marc-Antoine Addoumie | Feb 10, 2022 On January 19, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (the “OECD”), an intergovernmental organization founded to stimulate economic progress and world trade, published “Why Decentralised Finance (Defi) Matters and the Policy Implications” (the “Report”), a report