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Derivatives Clearing: EU adopts second equivalence decision for US CCPs

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

On 27 January 2021, the European Commission adopted an equivalence decision determining that the legal and supervisory arrangements applicable to US central counterparties (CCPs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as “covered clearing agencies” (CCAs), are equivalent to

California Employment Law Notes - January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Bank Employee Who Was Harassed By A Customer Can Proceed With Sexual Harassment Claim - Christian v. Umpqua Bank, 2020 WL 7777882 (9th Cir.

[Video] Welcome to ComTech

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

In this new show on the Compliance Podcast Network, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, and Valerie Charles of StoneTurn are going to be exploring the intersection of compliance and technology.

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Insights, Volume 2, Issue 2 - January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Welcome to the second issue of the 2021 edition of Unprecedented. The first week of the Biden administration already has represented a shift to the federal government's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issue Selling and Servicing Guide Updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently issued updates to their selling and servicing guides. Fannie Mae recently issued Selling Guide Announcement (SEL-2020-07), which highlights updates to the Selling Guide including the following, among others......

Renewable Energy Update - January 2021 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Biden aims to double U.S. offshore wind capacity in next decade - North American Windpower – January 28 - President Biden has signed an Executive Order that proposes to double offshore wind power generation in U.S. federal waters by 2030.

Paycheck Protection Program: An Update Moving Into 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

For the last seven months, the U.S. Small Business Association (“SBA”) and U.S. Treasury Department have administered one of the Federal government’s widely supported COVID-19 response programs, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).

Eighth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Title IX Erroneous Outcome Claim

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Rossley v. Drake University – Eighth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Male Student’s Title IX Erroneous Outcome Claim U.S. Ct. of Appeals, 8th Cir. (November 5, 2020)......
By: TNG Consulting

Top 10 Takeaways: Predictions and Trends for Distressed Assets

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

On January 26, 2021, I participated in a distressed asset panel at the Dressed for Distressed Forum hosted by Commercial Observer along with Aaron Ratner of Empire State Realty Trust, Michael May of Silverstein Properties, and Robert Verrone of Iron Hound Management Company.

New Year, New Guidance: Clear Masks, Department of Labor’s COVID Advisory, and Cal/OSHA Reminder

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Should You Consider Clear Masks and Other Accommodations for the Hard of Hearing?

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