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FTC, DOJ Suspending Early Terminations Pending Review of Standards

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

The FTC and DOJ announced today that they would be suspending the “discretionary” early termination process because of the “transition to a new administration” and the “unprecedented volume” of HSR filings for the start of a fiscal year.

Dan Utech Is EPA’s Incoming Chief Of Staff

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Dan Utech, Incoming Chief of Staff for EPA, announced to EPA on January 21, 2021, that until Michael Regan, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, is confirmed as EPA Administrator, Jane Nishida will serve as Acting Administrator.

Expected changes at CFPB under new leadership highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

For our webinar last week, “The Times at the CFPB are A-Changing: Perspectives on the CFPB Under Acting Director Uejio and Director Chopra,” we were joined by special guest former CFPB Director Richard Cordray.

CFPB Issues Small Entity Compliance Guide on Debt Collection Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

On January 21, the CFPB issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide summarizing the October 2020 Debt Collection Rule. The Debt Collection Rule amends Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 and becomes effective on November 30, 2021.

[Audio] NOWOTNY KNOWS SQUAT! Part 3 Using Malta Pension Plans to Raise AUM and Sell More Life Insurance

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

Nowotny On Death and Taxes episode #34 podcast, titled Nowotny Knows Squat Part 3 - Using Malta Pension Plans to Raise Assets Under Management and Sell More Life Insurance, focuses on value added planning ideas that financial advisors and life insurance agents should introduce to their clients. #

Stormwater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Jonesboro Sand and Gravel Aggregate Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Hedger Operating Company, LLC (“Hedger”) entered into a January 12th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination S

Section 404/Clean Water Act Citizen Suit Action: Federal District Court Addresses Standing Issue

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

A United States District Court (“Court”) in a January 29th Order addressed a standing issue that arose in a Clean Water Act citizen suit action. See The Glynn Environmental Coalition, Inc., et al. v. Sea Island Acquisition, LLC, 2021 WL 313626.

Employment Issues And The COVID-19 Vaccine

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

As more individuals become eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, employers need to understand what policies and protocols they can establish in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws and continue to maintain a safe workplace.

USDA Secretary Nominee Receives Unanimous Support by Senate Agriculture Committee, Heads Swiftly to Full Senate for Vote

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21

With a “why not” approach, Thomas Vilsack wishes to build and promote a more resilient rural economy by identifying innovative opportunities in agriculture and tackling climate change while incentivizing carbon credits.

This judge is getting mentioned as Merrick Garland’s likely replacement, possible future SCOTUS nominee

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/02/21


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