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CREFC Annual Conference: The Virtual Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

Last week, over 4,200 of our closest friends met virtually for the annual January conference by the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, which is usually held in Miami.

Portland’s New Facial Recognition Ban Increases Litigation Risk, Creates Uncertainty

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

Is your business using or thinking of using facial recognition technology for activities in Portland, Oregon? Think again.

UPDATE: Montana District Court Vacates EPA’s “Secret Science” Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

The EPA’s “Secret Science” rule establishing new standards for consideration of certain “pivotal” scientific studies, which was slated to go into effect on January 6, 2021, has been vacated and remanded by the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.

Inmate given clemency by Trump had backing of former judge who sentenced him to life

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21


EU Parliament: US Must Reform Surveillance Laws To Pave Way For Data Transfers

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

The European Parliament is urging the United States to reform its surveillance laws to pave the way for transfers of personal data between the European Union and the U.S. "For data controllers that fall within the scope of the U.S.

Virginia Adopts Permanent COVID-19 Safety Standards for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

Virginia has adopted permanent COVID-19 safety rules for employers that will remain in effect as long as the commonwealth remains in a state of emergency. When that ends, the Safety and Health Codes Board will determine whether the need for the standard continues....

If the Shoe Fits . . . . Defendants in Nine West D&O Litigation Fail to Convince Judge to Dismiss Claims for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Recovery of Fraudulent Transfers

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

A recent decision by Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York highlights the risks faced by directors and officers of companies in financial distress who fail to undertake properly their duties to the company and its stakeholders.

EEOC Urged To Provide Vaccine Incentive Program Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

On January 20, 2021, President Biden appointed Charlotte A. Burrows as Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

OSHA Issues New Guidance For Employers Combating COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.” The Guidance incorporates much of the existing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Announces Mask Mandate For Public Transportation And Transportation Hubs

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/02/21

On January 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a mandate requiring individuals to wear face masks while on public transportation and at transportation hubs.

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