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New York City's Article XI Real Property Tax Exemption Program: Providing Attractive Real Property Tax Benefits for Multi-family Properties

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Key Points - - The Housing Preservation Opportunities Program (the Program) offers attractive real property tax exemptions for multi-family projects located in New York City, including those that may be experiencing economic difficulty or that have existing real property tax benefits soon expir

How a traffic stop in Russia or Syria could result in an INTERPOL Red Notice being detected

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

This week, I received a post idea from Rutsel Silvestre J. Martha, of Lindeborg Counsellors at Law. Mr.

New FTC Staff Report Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) staff has issued a report highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6th Circuit: FCA Whistleblower Protections Extend to Post-Employment Retaliation

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On March 31, 2021, the Sixth Circuit addressed an issue of first impression in the circuit, holding that the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) whistleblower protection provisions protect former employees from post-employment retaliation.  United States, ex rel. Felten v. William Beaumont Hospital, No.

CFPB Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Regulation X

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The CFPB recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment to amend Regulation X to assist borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Comments must be submitted before May 11, 2021....

Department of Labor Issues Model COBRA Subsidy Notices and FAQs

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued model notices regarding COBRA premium assistance (a/k/a COBRA subsidies).

Current Developments in Bank Deposits and Payment Systems

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

[co-author: D. Patrick Yoest] INTRODUCTION This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems.

Boardside Chat Discusses Remote Hearings

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 11, 2021, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) held a Boardside Chat webinar to discuss remote hearings in AIA trials and ex parte appeals.

Red Cross sued over their 401(k) Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

When you’re big enough, you are a target for a 401(k)lawsuit. The American National Red Cross has become another target for its 401(k) plan....
By: Ary Rosenbaum

City of Chicago Passes COVID-19 Vaccination Ordinance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 21, 2021, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance (the “Ordinance”), here, prohibiting Chicago employers from: (i) retaliating against workers who receive the COVID-19 vaccine during working hours; and (ii) requiring that workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine only during non-working hours

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