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Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Key Diversity Training Limits in Executive Order 13950

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

WHAT: The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction barring the Government from enforcing portions of Executive Order (EO) 13950, Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping.

Revised ICC Arbitration Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released revised arbitration rules, which are expected to become effective from 1 January 2021 and apply to arbitration proceedings commenced after that date....
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Protecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts by Utilizing Attorney-Client Privilege

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

One positive trend in 2020 has been employers embarking upon, or significantly expanding, their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Oftentimes, it is human resources professionals or outside DEI consultants that undertake this important and laudable work....

Qui Tam Quarterly: COVID-19 and the Big-Data Revolution of Health Care False Claims Act Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

This edition of Qui Tam Quarterly focuses on: - the history of big data in health care FCA investigations and litigation; - how the government has increased its ability to gather health care claims data and use it to support FCA allegations; - how big data will most likely be used as a primary

OTC Drug User Facility Fees Due Soon – Don’t Be Late!

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 29, 2020, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice announcing the first ever fee rates under the over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug user fee program (OMUFA).

Federal Agencies Consider Requiring Reporting of Computer Security Incidents

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 18, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Current (OCC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced an interagency notice of proposed rulemaking that would require supervised banking organizations to provide notification of significant

Canada-United Kingdom Trade: Duty Remission Allowed on Imported Goods for Interim Period

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Canada has issued the United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order to allow imports of goods to benefit from the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Continuity Agreement), which has not yet entered into force.

CFPB Grants Historic Approval to Payactiv, Approving Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) Program under Regulatory Sandbox Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 30, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) granted approval to Payactiv, Inc.

Virtual Posters – New DOL Guidance on Federally-Mandated Notices in a Virtual Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

Recognizing that remote work is here to stay for many employers, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance on how employers can use virtual means to distribute and maintain the various posters required by federal employment laws....

New Stimulus Deal: Health Care Cost Transparency Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/12/20

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed Congress’ most recent stimulus bill into law, covering $900 billion in economic relief for businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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