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[Video] 31 Days to More Effective Compliance Program-Operationalizing Compliance Thru Digital Transformation

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Through restructuring, senior leadership can signal that digital transformation in compliance is critical for the future of the organization. From this point the compliance function can work with an internal digital product design group.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: November 4, 2020-Election edition II

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. JPMorgan facing additional regulatory scrutiny? (WSJ) 2. Ant faces regulatory backlash (In China). (WSJ) 3. US District Judge excoriates Trump Administation illegal attempt to block voting by mail. (WaPo) 4. Deutsche Bank looking to dump Trump.

Dentons Flashpoint - November 3, 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

In This Edition: Austria deploys its army after a terrorist attack in Vienna. The global death toll from coronavirus surpassed 1.2 million. Stock markets rise as US election day finally arrives.

Owner's consent requirements - changes and issues

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Changes to the rules that apply to owner’s consent for a development application (DA) came into effect earlier this year.

Human Rights in Investment Treaty Disputes – What's on the Horizon?

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

In the first of a series of updates highlighting issues likely to grow in prominence in investment treaty disputes, we look at corporate human rights impacts.

2020 US Presidential Election Reflections from Canada

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

With COVID-19 sweeping across US states and the economic recovery fledgling, the stakes of the November 3rd US presidential election could not be higher. This election might best be viewed as a referendum on a return to normalcy.

Altering the broadcasting landscape – Canada’s Broadcasting Act to be amended

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/11/20

Long-anticipated legislation to amend the Canadian Broadcasting Act -- Bill C-10, referred to as the “Broadcast Modernization Act” -- was tabled by the Minister of Canadian Heritage in Parliament today, November 3rd.

Bars and Tasting Rooms in Maine Remain Closed Until Further Notice as Number of COVID-19 Cases Increase

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

COVID-19 cases are on the rise both in Maine and across the nation. In a previous blog post, we shared that bars were set to open in Maine today, Monday, November 2.

The U.S. Department of Labor Provides Clarity for Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) in March required employers to implement new forms of paid leave during the height of the pandemic. Since then, eligibility questions have arisen as employees try to take advantage of the leave and courts scrutinize the U.S.

Alert! Oregon Proposing New Beer and Wine Tax Increase

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

Oregon is proposing to kick you when you’re down. COVID-19 has hit the restaurant, food, and beverage industry hard. In order to shore up state coffers, the Oregon Health Authority has released a proposal to raise $293 million by increasing the tax on beer, wine, and cider by 800%......

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