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No Reservations! A Beverly Hills Dining Institution Provides a Reminder to Adhere to Health Officer Orders

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

As recently reported by the Los Angeles Times, People, and a slew of other national and local media outlets, famed Beverly Hills restaurant, La Scala, recently faced significant public backlash after sending out invitations to a Prohibition-themed, indoor New Year’s Eve celebration.

New Paycheck Protection Program Flexibilities and Funding

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

Key Points - On December 27, 2020, the new stimulus package appropriating an additional $284.45 billion for the PPP was signed into law. - The categories of eligible uses for loan proceeds and forgiveness are substantially broadened from the original PPP....

USPTO Provides Update on COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

In an e-mail News Brief distributed last week, the U.S.

New Executive Order Restricts U.S. Persons from Trading in Publicly Traded Securities and Derivatives of Certain “Communist Chinese Military Companies” Effective January 11, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

Key Points - On November 12, 2020, President Trump issued a new EO prohibiting U.S.

What business needs to know about trading goods under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

In this alert, we focus on the key takeaways for trade in goods under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement ("EU-UK TCA"). Bilateral trade between the UK and EU will be duty free and quota free provided the relevant origin rules are satisfied.

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Act — What You Need to Know About the Second Largest Stimulus Bill in History

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill as part of a larger $1.4 trillion omnibus spending and appropriations bill. The new stimulus bill is the long-awaited sequel to the CARES Act (the largest stimulus bill in history), which was passed on Marc

Consider All the Angles of Joint Ownership

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

Estate planners generally tout the virtues of owning property jointly — and with good reason. Joint ownership offers several advantages for surviving family members. But this shouldn’t be viewed as a panacea for every estate planning concern.

5 Steps Manufacturing Employers Should Take As Industry Remains Top Target For COVID-19 Workplace Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

Employers in the manufacturing industry have emerged as a prime target of COVID-19 workplace litigation.

Northern District Of Illinois Holds COVID-19, Not TD Ameritrade, Responsible For Trading Losses

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

IN THIS ISSUE - Illinois Federal Judge Finds COVID-19, Not TD Ameritrade, Responsible for Losses; Supreme Court to Address Scope and Application of Basic Presumption of Classwide Reliance in Securities Class Actions; California Federal Judge Dismisses Securities Class Action Accusing Twitter of

Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates to Increase Effective January 1, 2021 and New State Holiday

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

As the calendar (finally) flips from 2020 to 2021, brewers should keep in mind a few changes to the Massachusetts wage and hour laws that go into effect in the new year. The Massachusetts minimum wage is set to increase effective as of January 1, 2021.

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