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Welcome to the Digital Transformation and Data Economy Newsletter – February 2021 Issue

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Across the economy, businesses are using digital technology to pivot into innovative service lines, accelerate growth and transform. A business’s digital strategies and data assets play an important role in its success.

Changes To Buy American Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Strengthening Buy American statutes have been a rare area of bipartisan agreement in the current fractured political climate.

Beware the Last Minute Signing of a Prenuptial Agreement [Florida]

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Marital attorneys know that upon divorce, spouses who signed a prenuptial agreement will often raise arguments of coercion and duress to void the agreement.

COVID-19 State Responses - February 8, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated on February 8, 2021. Please see full Alert below for more information....

2021 DFS Cybersecurity Filing Requirements Clarified by NY DFS - Certification of Compliance Due April 15, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

DFS reports that its Cybersecurity Portal has been redesigned to assist users with their filings. To ensure that filings are matched to the appropriate Covered Entity or licensed person, DFS requires the use of an identifying number when filing.

CFPB Issues Final Rule on Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Escrow Exemption

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

On January 19, the CFPB issued a final rule exempting certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions from the requirement to establish escrow accounts for certain higher-priced mortgage loans (HPMLs).

Eleventh Circuit Reverses Course on Ascertainability Standard in Class Actions; Turns Tide in Plaintiffs’ Favor

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

This Tuesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed course on an emerging trend of case law concerning the ascertainability standard for class actions under Fed. R. Civ. P.

Alston & Bird Health Care Week in Review - February 2021 #1

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news....

Crypto Exchanges Announce Market Developments, US Report Addresses Crypto Tax, New DOJ and SEC Enforcement, Reports Detail Crypto Crimes

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Financial Firms Announce Market Developments - Last week, Coinbase signified its intent to become a publicly traded company by announcing a proposed direct listing of its Class A common stock under Form S-1.

Three Words: Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Mediation. Arbitration. Conciliation. Three words that sound alike and come up frequently in the family law context but have different meanings and implications.

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