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New York Enacts a Moratorium on COVID-19-Related Residential Evictions and Foreclosures

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 28, 2020, New York passed a new law entitled the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020.” The act places a moratorium on COVID-19-related residential real property mortgage foreclosure actions and residential eviction proceedings until May 1, 2021, where a

Workplace Law Lowdown | New Year, New Preparedness and Response Plan Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Though employers have been enforcing their COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plans for many months, recent legislation and public health guidance necessitate an update and provide some unexpected room for employer discretion....

FTC Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement with Payment Processor Over Fraud Allegations

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 10, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) announced that it reached a settlement with a payment processor and its former CEO for alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA).

Governor Signs Amendment to New York Power of Attorney Statutory Form

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law a comprehensive amendment to General Obligations Law §§ 15-1501, et seq., the statute setting forth the requirements for power of attorney forms.

Diversity boost in the boardroom: Nasdaq proposes new rules to spark increased board diversity for listed companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 1, 2020, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt listing rules that would enhance board diversity and transparency among companies listed on its exchange.

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Provides Additional Relief to the Healthcare Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRA), which combines a $1.4 trillion omnibus government spending bill with a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.

FDA Establishes – And HHS Immediately Withdraws – New OTC Drug User Fee Rates

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Last week, on December 29, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a notice setting the amount of new annual facility fees for both for over-the-counter (“OTC”) monograph drug product manufacturers and for OTC monograph drug product contract manufacturing organizations (“CMOs”).

Housing and Environmental New Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021 - Among the new laws passed last year by California were a variety that seek to address the State’s ongoing housing shortage and environmental issues.

The Benefit of Achieving Tier III Classification for Marijuana and Cannabis Related Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

In 2020 the legal segment of the marijuana industry exceeded $10 billion dollars in the United States with California alone generating $3.1 billion in sales in 2019, and Colorado in a close second at $1.6 billion.

Dental Key Leader: Ray Caruso

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/01/21

The interview below is part of an ongoing effort by McGuireWoods to profile key leaders in the dental industry....
By: McGuireWoods LLP

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