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Dismissing Non-Willful Claims Under the FLSA – the Second Circuit Rules on an Issue of First Impression

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

Everybody knows that the statute of limitations for claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is two years, unless the claim is for a willful FLSA violation, in which case the statute of limitations is three years.

[Audio] Daily Compliance News: May 4, 2021 the May the 4th Be With You edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: • Credit Suisse made only $17.5MM from Archegos. (FT) • Under Armour settles SEC accounting probe. (WSJ) • ‘Epic’ Fortnite v. Apple court battle. (WSJ) • Sackler family seeks immunity for company actions. (NPR)...

Dentons Flashpoint - April 20, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

Key Takeaways - Global CO2 emissions from energy are seen rising nearly 5 percent this year. A WHO panel recommended that proof of vaccination should not be required for international travel. Chinese President Xi rejected economic decoupling amid growing US-Chinese tensions.

Changes to Washington’s Requirements Regarding Accommodation of Employees at High Risk of Contracting COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

For the past year, Washington employers have been required to accommodate those employees characterized by the CDC as being at high risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19.

Legislative Top 5: April 30, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

AND THE CENSUS SAYS… Minnesota found out this week that it will keep all eight congressional seats. It has been hypothesized for decades that Minnesota was likely to lose a seat, but we have continued to hold on to it. However, this year was likely the closest margin yet.

OFAC Amends and Reissues More Comprehensive Somalia Sanctions Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

In a final rule issued last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended and reissued the Somalia Sanctions Regulations, which can be found in 31 C.F.R. Part 551....

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Made After a Car Accident

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

What Not To Do After A Car Accident - You’ve just been in a car crash. Do you know the important actions you need to take right now? What about the things you should never do? Most people don’t, yet the stakes are high....

2021 Offshore Wind Auction in Germany

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

There have not been any auctions for offshore wind projects in Germany since 2018. Recently, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) called for the 2021 auction round. It is the first of its kind auction based on the so-called "central model"....

[Audio] Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 132: Listen and Learn -- Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we cover two hearsay exceptions, and they are government/public records and business records. You can find more on the topic of hearsay exceptions in episodes 101 and 115.

The Problems Of 401(k) Plan Provider Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/05/21

One of the best things to happen to 401(k) plan sponsors was the implementation of fee disclosure rules by the Department of Labor in 2012.

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