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A New Day for Arbitration in Mississippi?

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

The Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision in Carrick v. Turner ex rel. Walley has the potential to expand arbitration in Mississippi. The case announces a standard for evaluating the validity of arbitration clauses that is more arbitration-friendly than even federal law...

DHS Will Restart the International Entrepreneur Parole Program to Provide Opportunities for Foreign Entrepreneurs

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a 2018 notice to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program from DHS regulations.

Antitrust Spotlight: Epic v. Apple #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

In this second installment of the Antitrust Spotlight on the Epic v. Apple trial, we cover the way the same evidence is being used by both parties on conflicting points and how it mirrors tactics in other antitrust cases....

Dentons Flashpoint - May 12, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

Key Takeaways - US tariffs have led to a sharp decline in Chinese imports and significant changes in the types of goods Americans buy from China. The Indian variant of COVID-19 has now been found in 49 countries, per WHO.

Client Alert: Florida Governor Ends Local COVID Safety Requirements, But Federal Requirements May Still Linger: What Employers Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

On May 3, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (SB 2006) and Executive Orders 21-101 and 21-102, immediately suspending all existing city and county emergency COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask and social distancing requirements.

Biden Administration Blocks Trump-Era Rule Allowing Gig Workers to be Classified as Independent Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

On Wednesday, May 5th the Biden Administration blocked the Trump-Era Rule that would have made it easier to classify gig workers who work for companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash as independent contractors instead of employees. What is a gig worker you may ask?

It’s About Time: Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance Regarding Vaccinated Employees and Other Updates to Look Out For

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

CDPH Updated Guidance Says Fully Vaccinated Employees Do Not Need to Quarantine if Asymptomatic - On May 3, 2021 the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updated COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.

Compliance Notes - Vol. 2, Issue 19

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance, election law and government ethics issues at the federal, state and local

The UK’s Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

On 26 April 2021, the UK Government announced a new sanctions regime specifically targeting corruption.

Mexico Imposes Digital Services Tax on Online Activities

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/21

Possible Future Risk for U.S. Financial Services Companies - Global digitalization spurred by rapid advances in digital technology is enabling virtual business operations at a frenetic pace, including by insurance and other U.S. financial services companies.

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