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Law Provides Much-Needed Relief From Abusive Litigation By Domestic Violence Perpetrators

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

In March 2020, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation against “abusive litigation.” Abusive litigation is regularly perpetrated by domestic violence abusers and has been referred to as “legal bullying.” .

City Of Los Angeles Imposes “Hero Pay” Requirement – Risks And Ramifications

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

Starting Monday, grocery stores, drug stores and big box retailers in the City of Los Angeles will be required to pay “Premium Hazard Pay” – an additional $5.00 per hour — to non-exempt employees.

USC New Aquaculture Technique Leads To Increased Biomass From Kelp Growth

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

On March 2, 2021, the University of Southern California (USC) Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies on Santa Catalina Island announced a new aquaculture technique that increases dramatically kelp growth and, consequently, yields four times more biomass than other natural processes.

Decline in Number of Banks and Credit Unions Banking Marijuana-Related Businesses Appears to Have Leveled Off

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

In its most recent Marijuana Banking Update, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) stated that the decline in the number of banks and credit unions actively banking marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) in the United States “appears to have leveled off.” As of December 31, 2020, there

How to Avoid Healthcare Overpayments: Top Five Mistakes Providers Make and the Real Cost of Non-Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

Over the last 25 years, I have assisted healthcare providers as a lawyer and as a compliance professional with handling routine overpayment matters, internal and external billing investigations, and fraud and abuse matters.

Delaware River Basin Commission Converts Fracking Moratorium into Permanent Ban

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) on February 25, 2021, approved a new regulation formally prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF), or fracking, in the Delaware River Basin. The final rule makes permanent a drilling moratorium imposed by the DRBC in 2010....

Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues in Bankruptcy Continued

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

Last week we reviewed five of the most common, and problematic, labor and employment law issues in bankruptcy. Below are five additional labor and employment law concerns in bankruptcy that companies must know and assess when they are undergoing bankruptcy....

Paycheck Protection Program: Government Enforcement, Oversight

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

Nearly one year ago, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn, the Small Business Administration-backed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

February 2021 Trade Law Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

In Husch Blackwell’s February 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •USITC determined that imports of blueberries do not injure U.S. industry- •USTR and U.S.

SPIN Trademark Has Peloton Wrapped Around The Axel

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/03/21

While Shakespeare may have wondered “what is in a name?”, the executives at Peloton believe that the trademark SPIN is of great importance.

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