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California Weighs New Rule on Lodged Electronic Exhibits

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Across the country, court systems are looking to build on the successes of the remote electronic technologies used to administer justice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Inches Towards Making L.A. Al Fresco Program Permanent

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 12, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council (the “Council”) took the first step towards making the popular L.A. Al Fresco outdoor dining program permanent.

Vaccine Status is a Protected Trait in Montana

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 7, 2021, Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 702, which prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of an immunity passport.

3 Ways To Improve Your Posts On LinkedIn

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

As originally seen on Forbes (Article has been edited) 2 million posts go up on LinkedIn per day. Crazy number, right? It may seem a monumental task to carve out your own little place amongst that cool 2 mil, but I promise you, it’s easier than it looks.

New residential planning application requirements for fire safety

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

A new requirement for Fire Statements to be submitted with certain planning applications for high rise residential buildings and for the HSE to be consulted on such applications is intended to take effect from 1 August 2021.

CMS begins enforcement of Hospital Price Transparency Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed that the agency began sending warning letters to hospitals it deems out of compliance with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule in April 2021.

UK COVID-19: “Breathing Space” – giving residential tenants extra time to pay rent arrears

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

The government has introduced the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space), which came into effect on 4 May 2021, which allows individuals who are struggling with debt to apply for a “breathing space” in which to sort out their finances. ...

Supreme Court of India ruling allows for foreign-seated arbitrations between Indian companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that two Indian parties may elect to arbitrate in a non-Indian forum, and that interim measures for such an arbitration will be available in Indian courts. This ruling gives much-needed clarity to previously unclear precedent on these points....

New CDC Guidance: The Vaccinated Are Free(r)

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 13th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced that “[f]ully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local

IRS Issues Guidance on the Taxation of Dependent Care Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 10, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-26, which addresses the taxation of dependent care benefits, provided through a Code Section 129 dependent care assistance program (“DCAP”), available in taxable years ending in 2021 and 2022 due to the application of either the carryover or the extende

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