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DOL Ends Employer-Friendly ‘PAID’ Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

On January 29, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a press release announcing the immediate end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) in 2018.

Franchisee 101: No Excuse for Late Notice

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a trial court judgment against a Texas franchisor, finding the lower court erred in excusing an untimely renewal notice of area development agreements.

[Podcast] AD-ttorneys@law: False Advertising or Just Puffing?

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Absolute truth in advertising is something of a rarity, but not every untrue statement is false advertising. In this episode, BakerHostetler partner Randy Shaheen is going to ply you with pointers on avoiding puffery’s promotional pitfalls and potential problems....

Consumer Protection Law in the UAE

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

On 10 November 2020, President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection (the “Consumer Protection Law”), which repealed Federal Law No. (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection (the “Old Consumer Protection Law”).

Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – February 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Since our last update we have seen the start of a new congress, an unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the impeachment of an outgoing president, and the inauguration of a new president. To say these are heady times would be an understatement.

Foley Regulatory Reminder: Electronic Delivery of Shareholder Reports under Rule 30e-3 of Investment Company Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Beginning January 1, 2021, registered management companies and certain registered unit investment trusts that have complied with the required transition period disclosures are now able to use electronic delivery to transmit shareholder reports.

Singapore: MAS Revises Technology Risk Management Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

The guidelines aim to promote the adoption of robust practices for managing technology risks in the financial sector.

HHS Further Amends Declaration Under the PREP Act to Expand COVID-19 Vaccinators

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act), 42 U.S.C.

Colombia reforma al CPACA, derogando artículo 295 del código de minas

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

El artículo 295 del Código de Minas Colombiano establecía que las acciones relacionadas con asuntos mineros diferentes a las acciones contractuales eran de competencia en única instancia del Consejo de Estado....

New Drivers, Same Bumpy Ride

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/21

Congressional Tech Focus Will Continue This Term, Fueled by Bipartisan - Scrutiny on Multiple Fronts With the Democratic party now in control of both the House and the Senate, we anticipate increased congressional oversight of the private sector and far greater legislative momentum for Democrat

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