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Availability of Health Insurance Subsidy Requires Employers to Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA” or the “Act”), another piece of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is It Time for Plan Sponsors to Rethink Retirement Plan Management?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

The retirement plan system is broken – just ask corporate directors and C-suite executives who are responsible for these plans. A barrage of increasing risks, known and unknown, demand and divert the attention of senior management......

What Is “Chicken”? – More On Colorado’s Proposed Referendum On Animal Agriculture

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

As previously discussed in “Colorado Poised to Eliminate Animal Agriculture” this proposed referendum, while clearly intended to eliminate all animal agriculture and related industries in Colorado, is fraught with ambiguities......

Earth Day 2021: Restoring Environmental Regulatory Law Protections

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans took part in demonstrations and community cleanups celebrating the first Earth Day. There are very few moments that have brought the world together as the environmental movement has resonated with some many people all over the world....

Top Five (5) Concerns Selling or Acquiring an Entity with Government Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Contract review is one of the most onerous (and important) processes in any due diligence process when buying or selling a company.

NEP Canada Awarded $185 Million Judgement in Post-Acquisition Dispute

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Overview of the Dispute - The assets which are the subject of this dispute involve a number of oil fields in Alberta. Those assets included wells, pipelines and facilities in the Pembina field, the Leduc-Woodbend field and others.

5 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Cannabis Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

From afar, the cannabis industry can look a bit like Oz: It’s full of excitement, colorful characters, and there’s green stuff everywhere.

The Delaware Bankruptcy Court Appoints Newest Judge

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On April 6, 2021, J. Kate Stickles was sworn in as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Delaware. According to an Announcement issued by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, Judge Stickles fills the seat vacated by former Judge Kevin J. Carey, who retired in 2019......

Mandatory Breach Notification Requirements Are Coming For Government Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

The Biden Administration is imminently expected to release an executive order that will require government contractors to notify the government in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

What’s In A Name? The SEC Notes A Lack Of Consistency In ESG Treatment Across Investments And Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On April 9, the Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert to highlight observations from its recent exams of investment advisers, registered investment companies, and private funds offering ESG products and services.

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