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Finding Teeth in Massachusetts' Prompt Payment Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

In Tocci v. IRIV Partners, LLC, Boston Harbor Industrial Development LLC and Hudson Insurance Co. (November 19, 2020, Sup. Ct. 19-405), the Massachusetts Superior Court granted summary judgment on a contractor’s breach of contract claim based on Massachusetts’ Prompt Payment Act, M. G. L. c.

Big win for Ohio employers: PTSD benefits for first responders

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

On January 9, 2021, Ohio Governor DeWine signed into law House Bill 308, which creates a fund for the payment of compensation and benefits for first responders who become disabled as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), without an accompanying physical injury, received in the course

Private Employers in California Have Broad Discretion to Terminate Employees for Participation in Capitol Insurrection

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

Businesses across the country are cutting ties with workers who took part in last week’s insurrection at the United States Capitol.  Employees are being identified through news videos as well as photos and blogs that they themselves posted on the internet/social media....

Better Healthcare Newsletter from Patrick Malone - January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

The coronavirus pandemic sent an overpowering message to people around the planet: Pay attention to your health -- or else.

Final Treasury Regulations Issued Addressing the Application of Section 1061 to Carried Interests

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

On Jan. 8, 2021, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (the Service) issued final regulations (Final Regulations) (T.D.

Iowa 2021 Legislative Session Kicks Off

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

The 2021 session of the 89th General Assembly began today, Monday, January 11. The Makeup of the 89th General Assembly - Republicans maintain their majority in both chambers.

Tips & Tricks: Brainspace Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

This edition of George Jon’s Tips and Tricks blog explores some not commonly known, yet extremely useful, features of the Brainspace application.

Financial Statement Reps

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

Market Trends: What You Need to Know - According to the American Bar Association's Private Target Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Point Studies, financial statement representations are universally required from sellers in private company M&A deals, included in 100% of transactions covered by t

Renewable Energy Update - January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

California’s looming decision on grid reliability: expand supply or manage demand?

New SFC requirements on electronic data storage

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

In response to the growing popularity in the use of external data storage for record-keeping, on 31 October 2019, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to licensed corporations (LCs) on the use of external electronic data storage providers...

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