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More 2021 Polar Vortex Fallout: Securitization Bills, Not Satisfying Rating Methodologies Requirements, Unlikely to Get Highest Possible Ratings

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri and the market turmoil that ensued, legislation that contemplates using securitization to potentially fund related economic damages and other dislocation has been proposed in both Texas and Oklahoma; however, in many cases, the proposed legislation does not co

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 7

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

In Washington: President Biden is expected to announce on Tuesday updated guidance on masking from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The guidance is still being finalized but is likely to ease recommendations that Americans wear masks even while outdoors.

Is the RI Legislature Getting Serious About Legalization?

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

It appears that political support for legalizing recreational cannabis in Rhode Island may finally be reaching a critical mass.

Costa Rica: Recent amendments to immigration measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Resolution No. DJUR-0031-03-2021-JM, published in The Official Gazette No. 43 of 3 March 2021, some temporary administrative measures were amended by the Immigration Authorities (DGME), of interest to our clients......
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NRC Exploring Potential Role of Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Nuclear Power Operations

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools become more widely adopted in various products and industries, the NRC has begun studying what roles these technologies can play in commercial nuclear power operations....

The Time to Move eDiscovery to the Cloud is Now, Part One: Making the Business Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Is there a plus side to the COVID-19 outbreak for law firms and corporate legal departments? I think there is: the industry adapted to technologies for remote work with surprising speed and agility. The pandemic also raised awareness in the industry about the benefits of the cloud.

Bouncing Back (and Forth): Statewide Reopening and Mitigation Steps (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

As the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, government officials at all levels are reevaluating their health and safety protocols and adjusting workplace guidance based on ever-shifting case metrics.

COVID-Related Leave Provisions – What Employers Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

While mandated leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act came to an end with the 2020 calendar year, the FFCRA continues to provide a valuable tool for qualifying employers to offer paid pandemic-related leaves to employees while funding these benefits through tax credits....

Webinar Recap: Web Archiving for Compliance—Getting All of Your Dynamic Content

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Websites today are more complex, sophisticated, and multifaceted than ever before. Whereas old-school websites had a “what you see is what you get” design where all relevant text and information was immediately visible, new sites are often stripped-down and even minimalistic.

The Ministry of Health authorizes the import of Covid- 19 vaccines by private entities

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

The Ministry of Health issued Resolution 507 of 2021, which sets forth the requirements for the purchase, import and application of COVID-19 vaccines by private entities, and state owned companies that are ruled by private law....

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