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Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 to Strengthen Trademark Owners' Rights

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

On December 27, 2020, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) was signed into law as a part of a COVID-19 relief and spending bill.

MDHHS issues interim guidance for higher education COVID-19 testing; suggests mandatory weekly testing for undergraduate students living on or near campus

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

On January 19, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued interim guidance for higher education COVID-19 testing.

Commerce Introduces General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) and Other Changes to the Section 232 Exclusions Process

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

Key Points - On December 14, 2020, Commerce promulgated a fourth interim final rule to revise certain aspects of the Section 232 steel and aluminum exclusions process.

Michigan Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions, Allows Dining in at Restaurants

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

On January 22, 2021, after two months of stringent lockdown orders (released 11/15/2020, 12/07/2020, 12/18/2020, & 1/13/2021), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new epidemic order significantly relaxing gathering restrictions....

ESMA publishes final cloud outsourcing guidelines what do firms need to do to prepare?

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

Before digital operational resilience was in full focus in of the European Supervisory Authorities (including the European Securities and Markets Authority – ESMA) and national competent authorities (NCAs) cloud outsourcing was a primary area of rulemaking and supervisory guidance....

COVID-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 32

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS - Competition & State Aid • European Commission launches public consultation on fair taxation in the digital economy • European Commission proposes to further prolong and adjust State aid Temporary framework • EU approves new and amended Member State measures t

Shh! This is a Silent Trust — Let’s Keep it Quiet

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

Generally, estate planning advisors recommend that you be upfront with family members about how you plan to divide your assets. For example, you might hold a family meeting or write a letter to accompany your will.

New law provides disaster distribution relief

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 signed into law by President Trump, also provided relief to distributions from a retirement plan as a result of a declared disaster....
By: Ary Rosenbaum

France: Q&A Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

We asked our member firms around the globe to provide some insight on employer and employee rights when it comes to requiring the COVID-19 vaccine to return to work. Fabien Pomart of Soulier Avocats shares his view from France....

Adventures in Title IX Advisorland, Part One

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/01/21

Since the 2020 Title IX regulations have taken effect, colleges all across the U.S. are scrambling to find advisors to accompany the parties through the formal resolution process.

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