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Will Generic ESG Statements Lead to a Wave of Securities Litigation?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

These days, it is commonplace for companies to commit to general concepts like “sustainability” or a “diverse workforce” in public statements and SEC disclosures.

Copyright Infringement Showdown: The Fair Use Doctrine

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

March and April 2021 have seen a large amount of activity in copyright law involving the fair use doctrine, a doctrine that is often misunderstood and misapplied. The Fair Use Doctrine is codified in the 1976 Copyright Act under 17 U.S.C.

Overview of Technology and data privacy issues arising from COVID passports

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

As the world progresses with COVID vaccinations, the scenario where you have to show a COVID passport before crossing a border, taking a public mode of transportation, or entering a public space like a cinema no longer seems like a scene out of a dystopian sci-fi movie.

SOFR Transition: It’s Not Done Yet!

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

We’ve written before about our anxiety regarding the fact that SOFR does not really seem fit for purpose to support commercial mortgage lending or indeed any cash product.  (The nonsense about charging interest in arrears should have been a tell, to be honest.)  Of course, the real problem is the

Ban to General Outsourcing/Insourcing Is Approved by Mexican Congress

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

As previously informed, on November 11, 2020, the President of Mexico submitted a bill proposing the amendment of the Federal Labor Law, Social Security Law, National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute Law, Federal Tax Code, Income Tax Law and Value Added Tax Law (the “Bill”) forbidding subcontracti

Virginia Mandates Paid Sick Leave for Certain Home Health Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On March 30, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law Paid Sick Leave solely for the benefit of a limited class of home health workers. This legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2021.

Legislative Top 5: April 23, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Guilty Verdict - Earlier this week, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. While officials had feared massive demonstrations with the possibility of violence or property damage, the reality was more akin to celebratory gatherings.

2021 Trends in International Arbitration

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

In review of the 2020 statistics from various arbitral institutions, the clear message is that international businesses have had a taste of virtual arbitrations and they like it.

ICI Releases Form of Fund of Funds Agreement to Assist with Rule 12d1-4 Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Investment Company Institute (“ICI”) recently published a sample form of fund of funds investment agreement (the “Form Agreement”) to assist registered investment companies and business development companies (“Registered Funds”) desiring to operate as funds of funds in compliance with the new

COVID-19 Immunity from Liability Provisions, Adopted in Emergency, Now Repealed in New York State

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 6, Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 96 of the Laws of 2021, which completely repeals the health care facility and provider COVID-19 immunity from liability provisions adopted in April 2020 as part of the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (Public Health Law §§ 3080-82).

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