IR-2019-184, November 15, 2019 WASHINGTON — With health care open season now under way at many workplaces, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded workers they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans. Eligible employees of companies that offer a health flexible spending arrangement (FSA) need […]
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Readout on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Annual Meeting
A U.S. Treasury Spokesperson issued the following readout at the conclusion of the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS) negotiations with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS): WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office registered its official objection to the IAIS’s advancement of version 2.0 of the ICS into a five-year monitoring period. U.S. Treasury’s […]
Updated FFIEC IT Examination Handbook – Business Continuity Management Booklet
FIL-71-2019 November 14, 2019 Updated FFIEC IT Examination Handbook – Business Continuity Management Booklet Printable Format: FIL-71-2019 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) issued the Business Continuity Management (BCM) booklet, which is part of the FFIEC Information Technology Examination Handbook. The booklet replaces the Business Continuity Planning booklet issued […]
FTC Criminal Liaison Unit Presents Award to USPIS Team Leader Lisa D. Mayberry
The Federal Trade Commission’s Criminal Liaison Unit honored Lisa D. Mayberry, a Team Leader in the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Los Angeles Division, with its 2019 Consumer Shield Award. The Criminal Liaison Unit (CLU) presents the award every two years to recognize a criminal investigator who exemplifies the spirit of cooperation that the CLU seeks to promote. […]
FTC Submits Comment in Favor of Massachusetts House Bill 1869, which would Expand Scope of Practice for Podiatrists
The Federal Trade Commission staff has submitted a comment to Massachusetts State Representative Paul Donato in support of a bill before the Massachusetts legislature, which would allow podiatrists to treat not just the foot, but also the lower leg. The FTC staff’s letter to Rep. Donato on House Bill 1869/Senate Bill 1329 states that “allowing […]
IRS updates guidance for deductible business, charitable, medical and moving expenses
IR-2019-183, November 14, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for taxpayers with certain deductible expenses to reflect changes resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Revenue Procedure 2019-46 (PDF), posted today on IRS.gov, updates the rules for using the optional standard mileage rates in computing the deductible costs of operating […]
Apple launches three innovative studies today in the new Research app
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced that customers in the US can enroll in three landmark health studies — the Apple Women’s Health Study, the Apple Heart and Movement Study, and the Apple Hearing Study. Conducted in partnership with leading academic and research institutions, these multi-year longitudinal studies are available in the new Research app, which […]
BRP TO PRESENT ITS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020
Valcourt, Quebec, November 13, 2019 – BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) will hold its third quarter FY2020 financial results conference call on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. José Boisjoli, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sébastien Martel, Chief Financial Officer, will present the results of the third quarter of FY2020 and address questions from analysts on a […]
FTC Testifies before House Judiciary Subcommittee On Competition Enforcement and Policy, Including in Technology Markets
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, the Federal Trade Commission described its enforcement and policy work to promote competition in U.S. markets, including high-priority efforts to address technology markets. Testifying on behalf of the FTC, Chairman Joe Simons highlighted recent Commission enforcement actions to stop anticompetitive mergers and conduct. […]
Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world’s best pro notebook
Cupertino, California — Apple today unveiled an all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro — the world’s best pro notebook — designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, music producers and anyone who relies on a Mac to create their life’s best work. The all-new MacBook Pro features a brilliant 16-inch Retina Display, the latest 8-core processors, up to […]