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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training: Environmental Crimes Case Bulletin/January – March, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an Environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity and adjudicated cases supported by EPA Criminal Investigation Division sp

IWD job service claims theft a growing problem

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Many employers are facing growing problems with identity theft in a new way: data is being used to file false claims including requests for job service benefits and SBA loans through the PPP, among others.

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on the Latest Staff Announcements From the SEC and a New UK Central Bank Digital Currency Taskforce

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

BROKER-DEALER - Gary Gensler Names Initial Senior Staff Members - On April 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the appointments of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s senior staff, who will be responsible for advising Gensler on matters before the SEC.

FERC Issues Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electric Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 15, 2021, FERC issued a long-awaited policy statement providing guidance on incorporating state-determined carbon pricing into organized markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (“RTOs”) and Independent System Operators (“ISOs”).

Product Liability Litigation Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Considerations for Admitting 30(b)(6) Testimony in Mass Tort and Product Liability Cases - In many mass tort and product liability cases involving alleged injuries with a long latency period, corporate defendants must often defend decisions and actions occurring many years in the past.

Healthcare Lender Alert: New Law Impacts New York State Nursing Homes

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

As part of its recent budget, New York State has enacted a new law that significantly impacts nursing home operators in New York.

COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: Public Health Emergency Extended

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Biden administration extended the COVID-19 public health emergency through July 20, in the same week that the U.S.

Amendments to the Builders' Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The following is an update to our November 2020 bulletin which outlined the changes proposed in the then-current version of the Builders' Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 37).

Can California ban state-funded travel to LGBTQ-discriminating states? 2 SCOTUS justices dissent to cert denial

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21


How Best to Deal With The Retroactive Powers in The New UK National Security Regime and Pre-commencement Acquisitions?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The National Security and Investment Bill (“NSI Bill”) is due to complete its passage through Parliament in May 2021 and it is anticipated it will receive Royal Assent soon after.

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