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OECD Publishes Report on Moving toward a Safe(r) Innovation Approach for More Sustainable Nanomaterials and Nano-Enabled Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Moving Towards a Safe(r) Innovation Approach (SIA) for More Sustainable Nanomaterials and Nano-enabled Products.

Corey Johnson’s Comprehensive Planning Proposal

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson recently issued a report titled “Planning Together: A New Comprehensive Planning Framework for New York City” and has introduced legislation in the City Council to implement its recommendations (Intro. 2186)....

CFPB files reply in support of its cross-motion for summary judgment and continues to oppose delay of compliance date for payments provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The CFPB has filed its reply in support of its cross-motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by two industry trade groups challenging the CFPB’s final rule on Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans (the 2017 Rule).

December 2020: International Trade Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

New Ruling on Section 232 Steel Tariffs - A major component of President Trump’s trade agenda has been imposing tariffs on steel imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Those tariffs have engendered many legal challenges; few have had any success.

North Carolina Court Of Appeals Has A New Chief Judge

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The new year will bring many changes to our state appellate courts. Another big change was announced yesterday.

Major League Soccer To Exercise Force Majeure Clause To Reopen Negotiations With Its Players To Address COVID-19 Financial Realities

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Major League Soccer (MLS) has informed the MLS Players Association that it intends to exercise the force majeure clause that was recently added to the parties’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to negotiate additional contract modifications in good faith for 30 days.

FDA’s COVID-19 Product Regulation Enforcement Roadmap

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Navigating FDA’s regulatory enforcement strategies is paramount to successfully marketing health and medical products for COVID‑19—especially since the pandemic has dominated FDA’s enforcement activity this year.

Payroll Protection Act Provisions Of The Recently Signed COVID-Related Tax Relief Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”). Within the Act there are a number of provisions that affect current and future Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) loan provisions that we highlight here......

The Top Five List: Employment Law Changes Coming With New Year’s Day

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

As the sun rises on New Year’s Day 2021, California employment law will once again become more involved and challenging. For many employers, the following are the top five developments they most need to prepare for......

New Round Of PPP Loans And Tax Breaks In Year End Stimulus Package

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

After months of stalled negotiations, Congress finally passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2021 (the “Act”), which includes a $900 billion stimulus package to support the ailing economy.

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