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Economic Aid Act: 10 Things to Know about Second Draw PPP Loans - Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second Draw Rules”).

Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right: Unlicensed Contractors Can Pursue Designers for Negligence

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently determined that a builder who fails to comply with state licensing requirements may still pursue a negligence claim against design professionals. In Wright Construction Services, Inc. v.

Long-Term Care Facilities: OSHA Monitors Employer Weekly Reports to CMS

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

OSHA is pursuing a new avenue to identify potential employer violations related to COVID-19 employee deaths at long-term care facilities: employers’ CMS data.

President Biden Orders Increased COVID-19 Protections in the Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On January 21, 2021, President Joe Biden used his first full day in office to issue an Executive Order focused on increased COVID-19 protections for the nation’s workers, including the most vulnerable essential employees.

Regional Travel Ban Updates: CDC Testing Requirements for International Travelers

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

The Biden Administration is expanding and strengthening travel restrictions to the U.S. as new strains of the coronavirus emerge globally.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Environmental Assessment for Highway Project in State Park

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Courts reviewing an agency’s environmental assessment under NEPA may not speculate about potential significant environmental effects that are not supported by the record — they must defer to the agency’s reasonable conclusions when they are supported by evidence in the record, especially on issue

Surface Transportation Board Acts to Prevent a Patchwork Quilt of State Regulatory Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a comprehensive decision that will likely forestall years of litigation over the scope of the Clean Water Act's (CWA) application to the interstate rail network.

Separation of Church and State: The Application of the Ministerial Exception to Certain Employment Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

It is common knowledge among many human resources professionals that religious organizations generally are protected from religious discrimination lawsuits under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and most state anti-discrimination laws.

Perfection Not Required: Fifth Circuit Vacates HHS OCR $4.3 Million Penalty for Potential Data Breach Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On January 14, the Fifth Circuit vacated the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s (M.D. Anderson) $4.3 million fine for HIPAA violations arising from its loss of more than 35,000 individuals’ protected health information (PHI).

Economic Aid Act – PPP Loan Program Reopened and Expanded

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) became law. The economy continues to struggle from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This new law provides additional support to many small businesses......

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