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Employers File Lawsuit Challenging Cal/OSHA’s Alleged Illegal Overreach in ETS Rulemaking

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Retail Federation (NRF) and others brought an action against the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), and the Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (Board) claiming that the Agency di

“Revoked Consent: Plaintiff Awarded $122,500 in Statutory Damages in Partial Summary Judgment Against Debt Collector and CEO in TCPA Case”

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

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Payroll Protection Program Update: Congress Passes Second Stimulus Bill Which Includes PPP Second Draw Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

 The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which amended the Small Business Act (“SBA”) to provided short term loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees and other companies (such as those in the Accommodation and Food Services Industry)....

Yes, I Know it’s a Pandemic, But What About ERISA?!?!?!? Benefits Implications in Employer-Sponsored COVID Vaccine Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Synopsis: Now that we have two approved vaccines (and several more on the horizon) employers are starting to explore whether they should require their employees to get vaccinated in order to report to work....

New LCIA Arbitration Rules 2020 may affect your mining and commodities contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

December 2020 Arbitration is prevalent as a means of resolving disputes in the mining and commodities sectors, and contracts often provide for arbitration to be conducted under the rules of leading arbitral institutions such as the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)....

USDA Announces ANPRM on a Transition of Regulatory Jurisdiction Over Certain Genetically Engineered Animals

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

As the U.S. regulatory agencies responsible for oversight of agricultural biotechnology strive to evolve the regulatory framework applicable to such products, the U.S.

Does the Second Pandemic Relief Bill Provide Any Relief to Employers with Employees Out of Work Due to COVID?

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a second pandemic relief bill.

Coops Eligible for New Round of PPP Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

We reported in April that condominium and cooperative boards would likely be ineligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans based upon an interim ruling from the Small Business Administration....
By: Cozen O'Connor

Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction of Executive Order on Diversity and Inclusion Training

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

On December 22, 2020, the U.S.

CARES ACT Covid Modifications Will Allow Deductions

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

H.R. 133 was recently passed by Congress. Under the CARES Act, many businesses were able to receive Paycheck Protection Program loans. If the proceeds were used to pay employee compensation and otherwise meet requirements, the debt is forgiven and need not be repaid....

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