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All U.S. patients need a primary care doctor, panel of top experts recommends

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

The U.S. health system is in dire need of dramatic reforms to put patients first, most notably by ensuring that everyone in this country has a formally designated primary care physician to help monitor, navigate, and oversee their medical treatment....

Employers Give It A “Shot” - How the Covid-19 Vaccine May Impact the Workplace: Part 2: Can You Offer Employees Incentives for Vaccination?

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

There’s a legal answer and a practical one. Because we’re lawyers, let’s start with the legal answer. Yes, an employer can offer employees incentives to get vaccinated....
By: Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Florida Supreme Court Adopts Federal Summary Judgment Standard

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

The Situation: The Florida Supreme Court considered whether and how to amend Florida's summary judgment rule to comport with the federal summary judgment standard, which is easier to satisfy.

Ontario, Canada Extends Stay-at-Home Order Until at Least June 2, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

On May 13, 2021, Ontario announced the extension of its Stay-at-Home Order, which was set to expire on May 19, 2021, until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the provincewide emergency brake will remain in effect. ...

CDC Updates Guidance for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals: Is it Time to Shed the Face Mask and Relax Social Distancing?

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

The U.S.

Big Talent for Large Casework – The PD Advantage

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Large cases involve many moving parts – tight deadlines, fast-paced and ever-evolving schedules, seas of exhibits, rosters of witnesses, etc., etc.

Hong Kong and mainland China agree new co-operation mechanism for cross-border insolvency

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Hong Kong and the Mainland have agreed a new co-operation mechanism for cross-border insolvency. Under the agreement, liquidators from Hong Kong may apply to Mainland courts for recognition of insolvency proceedings in Hong Kong ......

New Nonprofit Filing Requirements with NYS Department of State

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

As of January 1, 2021, new Subsection (9) of Section 172-b of the New York Executive Law (the “New Rule”) imposes additional reporting requirements for certain nonprofit organizations that solicit charitable contributions in New York State. ...

Not All Partners Are Created Equal: A look at Partner Compensation.

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Not All Partners Are Created Equal - All attorneys start their careers as associates, and many will go on to become of counsel, non-equity partners, or equity partners....
By: On Balance Search Consultants

Cryptocurrency Tax Update: Impact of New IRS Guidance and Proposed U.S. Tax Rate Increase

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

The IRS recently clarified its position on the U.S. income tax treatment of a hard fork. A hard fork occurs when protocols on a blockchain change, causing a "fork" or splintering of the existing blockchain into two distinct ledgers.

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