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California’s Proposition 22: Impacts in the Golden State and Beyond

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Of the over 100 different ballot initiatives under consideration across the United States in the recent election, California’s Proposition 22 stands alone.  The measure was perhaps the most significant initiative voters considered, and likely will have a far-ranging impact on businesses and socie

Will NFL Sports Weather The COVID-19 Crisis? An Analysis Of Event Cancellation Insurance

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Cardboard Cutouts And Pandemic Exclusions—amidst COVID-19, The Market Is Adjusting And Carefully Reviewing Event Cancellation Policies In The Sports Industry....
By: Robins Kaplan LLP

Keeping up with the changes: Has your compliance program been adapted to account for recent changes to U.S. export controls? (Part 1)

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

While the pandemic has slowed down many things this year, it did not impede progress by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) in publishing various regulatory changes aimed at addressing national security concerns related to certain countries of interest, including

New Proposed SEC Rule Would Allow Finders to Receive Commissions Without Registering as a Broker Dealer

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

In order to clarify various no action letters and court decisions, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed an rule that would allow two classes of “finders” to avoid having to register as a broker-dealer or as an associated person in circumstances where they play a role in raisi

Comparing a Reverse Merger and a SPAC Business Combination

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

This chart is intended to compare and contrast in summary form some of the considerations for a private company considering merging into an existing public operating company in a reverse merger or entering into a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”).

DOD Piloting a Private Contractor Vulnerability Disclosure Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) continues to pursue innovations in its approach to security vulnerabilities, building on its earlier Hack the Pentagon program and recent moves by the U.S.

Facebook v. Duguid – US Supreme Court to Decide Crucial Issue Affecting TCPA Liability

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Facebook v. Duguid heads for oral argument before the US Supreme Court on December 8. The case is set to clarify one of the most confusing aspects of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s text affecting TCPA liability......

Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home orders. As businesses reopen, face coverings remain popular as a preventative measure.

DC Paid Voting Leave Law Funded in Time for Election Day

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Quick Hit: As we previously reported, earlier this year District of Columbia enacted the Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”) which grants all D.C. employees two hours of paid leave to vote in person.

New rules in Ohio affecting consult agreements with pharmacists

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Hospitals, ambulatory outpatient facilities and any physicians that have entered consult agreements with pharmacists should be aware of the physician rules adopted by the State Medical Board of Ohio that went into effect on October 31, 2020....

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