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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%......

Government Revises Base Difference Rules in New Foreign Tax Credit Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

On September 29, 2020, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations (TD 9922) (the 2020 Final Regulations) and related proposed regulations (REG-101657-20) (the 2020 Proposed Regulations) that address the treatment of “base differenc

Governor Baker Issues New Measures To Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations in Mass.

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

On November 2, 2020, in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued several new measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19 across the state. The measures go into effect at 12:01am on Friday November 6, 2020......

California Set to Expand At-Berth Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

California is in the final stages of adopting the latest regulation to impose its own air quality rules upon ocean-going vessels calling in the state. On Aug. 27, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the Control Measure for Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth.

Apple’s iOS 14 Privacy Changes: Five Practical Tips for App Developers

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

When Apple announced that one of the major focuses of iOS 14 would be enhancing user privacy, many in the tech community had questions. How would these changes be rolled out?

SBA Releases Procedural Notice for PPP Loans and Changes of Ownership

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/11/20

On October 2, 2020, the Small Business Association (“SBA”) released a Procedural Notice (the “Notice”) outlining the required procedures for changes of ownership of entities that have received funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”).

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