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And so it begins: FCA consults on post-Brexit changes to SCA-RTS and Payments Approach Document

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Barely a month since the end of the post-Brexit transition period, the FCA is consulting on changes to the onshored SCA-RTS and to the guidance in its Payment Services and E-Money Approach Document (and PERG)....

Dechert on LIBOR – A New Year Special

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

2020 was a busy year for global benchmark transition, and the coronavirus pandemic did little to slow the pace.

A Coming Wave of Investor Interest in ESG Reporting

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a key topic during board room discussions, elevating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability to the next level.

President Biden Expands Access to Affordable Care Act Exchange Plans, Women’s Reproductive Health

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

January 28 was designated as “health day” for President Joe Biden’s early push of executive orders, with two new executive actions added to a growing list.

Force Majeure Litigation Involving Manufacturers

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Earlier this year, I provided our 2021 Corporate Compliance and Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers.

Recent Developments in Australian Mining Sector – National

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

There has been positive growth in the Australian mining sector and many recent developments since our last mining update. A summary of the key national developments follows. Please see full Publication below for more information....

The Hits Keep Coming: DC Circuit Vacates Dakota Access Pipeline’s Federal Easement

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

It’s been a difficult several days for the oil industry. First, the Biden administration revoked the border-crossing permit for the Keystone XL pipeline on January 20.

COVID-19 Sick Leave Litigation Disproportionately Impacts Healthcare Employers: How to Avoid Becoming Another Statistic

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

As the weather warms amid the dawning of a new chapter in our country, national vaccine distribution is underway (albeit admittedly haphazard) and the light at the end of the tunnel shines brighter in 2021.

Afternoon Briefs: 2 well-known law firms shun merger idea; law firm of Biden’s brother touts connection

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21


Investigations Newsletter: Despite Decrease in 2020 False Claims Act Recoveries, Investigations and Litigation Expected to Rise Under the Biden Administration

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Despite Decrease in 2020 False Claims Act Recoveries, Investigations and Litigation Expected to Rise Under the Biden Administration - As previously detailed by Arent Fox, total False Claims Act (FCA) recoveries for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 totaled $2.2 billion, the lowest since

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