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Using the UDRP to Combat Unauthorized Access to Computer Systems and Online Fraud

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Scams involving domain names, resulting in unauthorized access to a company’s computer network and online fraud, have increased during the pandemic.

What Does The New CDC Guidance Regarding Masks Mean For Employers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance withdrawing the mask and physical distancing requirements for fully vaccinated individuals.

[Audio] Fraud Eats Strategy: Episode 30, Part 2 - A Recap of The First 30 Episodes

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

When we launched the “Fraud Eats Strategy” podcast, we promised to explore organized crime, boiler rooms, money launderers, warlords, kleptocrats and fallen CEOs, and the companies that have been damaged or destroyed through their criminality. Throughout the first 30 episodes, we hope that you ha

How Is Deferred Compensation That Is Granted Pre-Complaint, But Vests Post-Complaint, Divided?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Last week, I blogged on the A.J.V. v. M.M.V. case, specifically, regarding the retroactive application of a savings component. As noted in the post, there was an interesting treatment of deferred compensation in the case.

ESG Board Committees, Part I: Five Considerations Before Adopting An ESG Board Committee

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

With the world of ESG expanding on a daily basis, I frequently receive questions on how companies should structure their board’s governance over the environmental and social matters included in their company’s definition of ESG.

FCC Launches Consumer Broadband Device and Service Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 12, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) began enrolling eligible households in its Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”) program.

Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need To Know - May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

REMOVALS- Can I be removed from my home as a result of a foreclosure proceeding during the COVID-19 emergency? No. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued Executive Order 106, which suspended evictions and removals throughout the state......

Cash In Hand, Tax Deferral, Monetized Installment Sales: No, You Can’t Have It All

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Ask the owner of a closely held business to describe their most recently recurring nightmare and you are likely to get an earful regarding the prospect of an increased federal income tax on their profits, an increased federal tax on the long-term capital gain from the sale of their business, the

Biden Administration Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 12, 2021, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” (EO). The EO was in the works prior to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, reportedly a ransomware incident that snarled the flow of gas on the east coast for days......

[Audio] FCPA Compliance Report - Episode 551-James Koukios on MoFo January and February Int'l ABC Newsletter

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav James Koukios, partner at Morrison & Foerster and editor of the firm’s great monthly International Anti-Corruption Developments Newsletter.

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