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New York State Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The New York State Legislature has adopted legislation (S.9114 / A.11181) which extends the moratorium on residential evictions to more than one year from the initial Executive Order 202.8 in March of 2020, through May 1, 2021. The legislation, which was quickly signed by Gov.

New COVID-19 Relief Bill Adds PPP ‘Second Draw’ Loans and Modifications to Original PPP

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

On December 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law.

Tax Extenders Included in the Stimulus Bill Poised to Provide a Boost to Renewables

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

After a week of uncertainty, on Sunday night, President Trump signed the $900 billion stimulus deal and $1.4 trillion government funding bill that was passed by Congress early last week.

Annual Meeting and Proxy Considerations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Holding Your Annual Meeting Virtually—Lessons Learned From 2020 - In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it comes as no surprise that there was a dramatic increase in the number of virtual shareholder meetings held during the 2020 proxy season compared to prior years.

Arthrex’s Initial Merits Brief – Making the Case for Patent Judges as Principal Officers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Progress in the Arthrex case before the Supreme Court continues as Arthrex submitted its initial merits brief on December 23rd.

A Look At Trademark Law Changes In Congress' Spending Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The federal trademark registration system in the U.S. is primarily premised on how a mark is used in commerce on or in connection with the provision of certain goods and services. Most U.S. trademark applicants must show the U.S.

EEOC Wins Judgment Against Enoch Pratt Free Library and Baltimore City for Pay Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Court Awards Nearly $200,000 to Five Female Librarian Supervisors - On Dec 23, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that Baltimore City and its Enoch Pratt Free Library violated federal law by paying female Librarian Supervisor Is lower wages than a male coworker b

2021 Broadcasters’ Calendar

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Items of Note in 2021 - I. Applications for Renewal of License: The three-year long state-by-state license renewal cycle continues for stations in the television services (full-power television, Class A, TV Translator, and LPTV) and radio services (AM, FM, FM Translator, and LPFM).

New COVID-19 Stimulus Package Becomes Law: FFCRA Considerations for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The new COVID-19 stimulus package is now law. As discussed below, it provides some employers an incentive to extend certain COVID-19 related leave benefits through Q1 2021.

3 Gig Economy Predictions For 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

It’s typical as the year winds down to turn our attention to the upcoming new year to try to figure out what’s in store for us. And like no other time in most of our lives, we’re looking forward to putting the past year in the rearview mirror and flipping our calendars to start anew.

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