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Copyright Claims Board To Be Established; Criminal Streaming Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Congress passed an act on Monday as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2021 that included the COVID-19 relief bill, expected to signed by President Trump, which will establish a voluntary dispute resolution process in the Copyright Office for infringement claims not exceeding $30,000

Wireless Roundup (January 2021)

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines - FCC Seeks Comment on Requests to Extend STIR/SHAKEN Implementation Deadline: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment through a Public Notice on requests (available here, here, and here) and a related Petition for Declarator

Emergency Rules Require Public Health Emergency Leave For ALL Employees On January 1

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

On December 23, 2020, the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) adopted temporary or emergency rules concerning the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) as it applies beginning on January 1, 2021...

Court Order Enjoins Enforcement Of Executive Order Limiting Diversity Training

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

A federal district court has entered a nationwide preliminary injunction stopping the administration from enforcing Executive Order (EO) 13950 - Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. Santa Cruz Lesbian and Gay Cmty. Ctr., et al. v. Trump, No. 5:20-cv-07741-BLF (N.D. Cal. Dec. 23, 2020)......

Warning: OCR HIPAA Audits Reveal Widespread Noncompliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released an audit report on HIPAA compliance by 166 covered entities and 41 business associates during 2016-2017.

EPA’s PFOA And PFOS “Hazardous Substance” Designation Process

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

For the past several years, much attention has been focused on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) legal authority to respond to PFAS contamination.

Court Issues Nationwide Injunction On "Anti-Diversity" Training Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Christmas wish of many comes true! A federal judge in the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting the government from from enforcing Executive Order 13950, "Combating Race and Gender Stereotyping."......

GSP Special Tariff Status To Expire At End Of 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a notice announcing the lapse of the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) special tariff program, effective December 31, 2020, unless renewed by an act of Congress. The GSP is the oldest U.S.

Vetting a New Trademark: How Upfront Trademark Diligence Can Minimize Future Headaches

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Before adopting a new trademark or filing an application for federal trademark registration, it is wise to conduct clearance searching. There are various purposes behind clearance.

[Audio] The Wirecard Saga - Go Big or Go Home

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/20

Welcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga.

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