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SEC Staff Statement on Registered Funds Investing in Bitcoin Futures

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

On May 11, the SEC Staff issued a statement to investors, encouraging them to be cautious of mutual funds that invest in Bitcoin futures.

Bribery Act 2010: Ten Years On

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Ten years have passed since the introduction of the UK’s primary anti-corruption law, the Bribery Act 2010 (“the Act”).

OCIE Adds ESG/SRI to Routine Adviser Exam Requests

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

In a sign of the times, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations is now including document requests relating to ESG, SRI, Impact, responsible, sustainable, green, ethical, impact or good governance investments recommended to advisory clients.

Beltway Buzz - May 2021 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

The Biden Administration at 100 Days. President Joe Biden recently marked his 100th day in office, and labor and employment policy changes have been at the forefront of his administration’s agenda.

Santa Clara County, California, Issues New COVID Safety Order Requiring that Governmental Entities and Businesses Ascertain the Vaccination Status of Their Personnel

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

On May 18, 2021, the Health Office of the County of Santa Clara, California, issued a new COVID safety measure order. The Order became effective May 19, 2021, and will remain in effect until rescinded, superseded or amended. The Order can be found here....

Using Contracts to Avoid Problematic Jurisdictions and Unfavorable Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

For far too long, companies facing consumer and product liability litigation have relied solely on personal jurisdiction doctrine to try avoiding unfavorable forums applying unfavorable law.

Gender Diversity in EEO-1 Reporting? Not Yet.

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

After delaying the opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC has announced that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection are now open. Eligible employers have until Monday, July 19, 2021 to submit two years of data.

Proposed California Debt Collection Licensing Regulations Raise Scope Concerns

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Last month, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) published proposed regulations under the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA). The regulations largely address procedural matters related to obtaining a license.

Elaborate Jewelry Heist Results in No Coverage for Jewelry Store’s Loss Under Dishonest Entrustment Exclusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York has provided some clarity to New York businesses and their insurers dealing with loss resulting from fraudulent entrustment. In Crown Jewels Estate Jewelry, Inc. v. Underwriters At Interest At Lloyd’s London, Case No. 2020-04312 (N.Y. App.

21 States Opt Out of Federal Unemployment Supplement, Citing Work Disincentive

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

When the COVID-19 crisis hit in early 2020, there was a general consensus that enhanced unemployment benefits were necessary to address the crippling impact on the economy and workers. However, following a recent U.S.

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