They will find a loophole, create a new firm, whatever.
They probably have 20 interns researching how to work around any future issues that could arise.
They will never give up this gravy train.
Apoligies. I didn't mean to try to take away from the gravity of your post.
I agree it is a solid move, I was just being a cynical downer and pointing out how greedy, desperate and despicable the bureaucracy is.