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New U.S. Policy, Same Human Rights Expectations: Companies Sourcing from the Western Sahara Are Still Obligated to Respect International Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

On December 10, 2020, President Trump formally announced that the Government of Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco will normalize their bilateral relationship, marking the fourth Arab country that recognizes Israel as a result of the Abraham Accords.

First Impressions: Tenth Circuit BAP Rules that Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code Does Not Apply to Chapter 11 Exit Financing

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

The ability of a bankruptcy trustee or chapter 11 debtor-in-possession ("DIP") to obtain credit or financing during the course of a bankruptcy case is often crucial to the debtor's prospects for either maintaining operations pending the development of a confirmable plan of reorganization or facil

Get ready for Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: PPP Loans return in newest COVID-19 relief bill with added tax benefits and additional eligible expenses

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

On December 21st, Congress passed a new COVID-19 relief bill titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act that provides for a variety of financial stimulus measures, including $325B in aid for small businesses, $166B in assistance payments, $125B in unemployment benefits, and $25B in rental aid, am

Valuable Advice for Women in Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

In recent years, efforts to recruit and retain more women in the legal profession have started to slowly move the needle towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace. In fact, there are now more women in law school than ever before, accounting for 52% of all students in 2018.

Recent MFW-Related Developments in Delaware Courts

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

In 2014, the Delaware Supreme Court’s landmark Kahn v. M&F Worldwide Corp.1 (MFW) decision established that the deferential business judgment standard of review could apply to controlling stockholder “squeeze-out” mergers under certain circumstances.

Congress Permits Employers to Voluntarily Extend FFCRA Leave and Claim Tax Credits Through March 31, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

In March 2020, the federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which required employers to provide paid leave to employees under certain circumstances related to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Get Their Views in Advance: Lessons from the Juror Questionnaire in the George Floyd Murder/Manslaughter Trial

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

There is one question that is particularly important in the context of current high-profile jury trials in the midst of the continuing pandemic, but the question really applies to all trials: Why would we gather large numbers of people together in open court to assess their baseline experiences a

Don’t Pop the Bubbly Just Yet: Potential Duty Increases for Importers Starting January 1

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

While many of us anxiously await putting 2020 behind us, the start of the new year may have significant import duty implications for many U.S. companies. On December 31, two significant U.S.

Wind Farms: EPC Contractor Ordered Not to Stop Power Generation

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

Power projects usually contain a period of time, prior to completion and taking over, where power is being generated and can be sold into the grid or to an offtaker.

HUD Extends Deadline for Housing Counselor Certification

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/20

HUD recently finalized a modification to the deadline for participating agencies and counselors to complete the HUD Housing Counseling Program’s certification requirements......
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