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A Court-Side Seat: Coal-Fired Limitations, the Search for a Venue Climate Change and New Agency Rules that May or May Not Stick Around

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

This is a brief review of recent significant environmental and administrative law rulings and developments. With the change in presidential administrations, the fate of at least some of the newly promulgated rules is uncertain....

High Volume of HSR Filings Leads to Suspension of Early Termination in Merger Reviews

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

Due to an unprecedented volume of filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), the U.S.

Mexico’s COVID-19 Traffic Light Monitoring System - February 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

Due to increased population mobility and the seasonal winter climate, the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico has worsened, prompting many states to issue hygiene measures to reduce the rate of infection and hospital occupancy rates.

Nike Settlement Raises Questions for Employee Mask Mandates

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

Most U.S. employers have implemented some form of employee mask mandate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OSHA Says Employees Should Continue Observing COVID-19 Protocols Post-Vaccination

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

In its first indication of upcoming policy changes under the new administration, last week the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued updates to its COVID-19 infection prevention guidance.

Weekly COVID-19 Oversight & Enforcement Report - February 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Chair James Clyburn (D-SC) released a statement following a new report from the Government Accountability Office on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Official Security Resolves Race Discrimination Charge with EEOC

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

Security Company Failed to Consider Applicant Because of Ethnic Hairstyle - LAS VEGAS – Official Security, a Las Vegas-based security company, has settled a federal charge of race discrimination filed by the U.S.

Biden Administration Builds Opportunities for Construction Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

The Biden Administration’s initial efforts include actions and goals designed to benefit the construction industry, either through Executive Orders or proposed legislative relief packages. Here is a summary of key announcements....

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 12

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

The big news today was the movement on the FY 2021 Amended Budget as the Senate Appropriations Committee moved its version on HB 80 forward this morning.

FERC Directs RTOs and ISOs to File Reports on Hybrid Resources

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/02/21

On January 19, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued an order directing each Regional Transmission Organization (“RTO”) and Independent System Operator (“ISO”) to submit information regarding hybrid resources, or resources comprised of multiple types of ge

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