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The PPP Loan Process: How To Fix Mistakes Before It Is Too Late

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were designed to help small businesses cover explicit allowable expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are various eligibility requirements that businesses must satisfy before applying for PPP loans and subsequently upon seeking forgiveness.

Do the OSHA Proposed Amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard Clarify or Create Burden for Stakeholders?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On February 16, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

SEC To LBRY: “You’re Overdue.” Recent Enforcement Action Highlights Evolving SEC Focus On Decentralization

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

“Decentralization” is a concept that has consistently vexed the entire blockchain-enabled ecosystem in the U.S., including its counsel and regulators, wherein a lack of clarity on the exact definition of decentralization has left relevant stakeholders routinely talking past one another......

Model Risk Management and Its Implications Under the Bank Secrecy Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 9, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agencies), in consultation with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the National Credit Union Administration,

US imposes new sanctions on Russia

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

While the Biden Administration desires a “stable and predictable” relationship with Russia, it has now made it clear that it will take “actions to impose costs on Russia for actions by its government and intelligence services against US sovereignty and interests.” Thus, on April 15, 2021, the Uni

B.C. Government Seeks to Introduce Paid COVID-19 Vaccine Leave

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 19, 2021, the British Columbia provincial government introduced a bill seeking amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine....

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Final Extension of Appraisal Flexibilities Due to COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

In coordination with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), on April 21, 2021, Fannie Mae in an update to Lender Letter 2021-04 and Freddie Mac in Bulletin 2021-15 announced the final extension of certain appraisal flexibilities due to COVID-19 for purchase and rate and term refinance loans f

Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - for May 2021 meetings

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next trustee agenda.

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order to May 20, Tightens Restrictions, and Increases Workplace Inspections

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 16, 2021, the government of Ontario announced its strictest COVID-19 response measures to date, responding to a continued increase in daily case counts despite a province-wide lockdown.

The ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy -The List of Must Do’s

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Introduction. In mid-March, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and included in its many provisions for providing COVID relief and economic stimulus is the six-month COBRA Premium Assistance (a/k/a COBRA subsidy).

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