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What’s the Deal? – Stock Repurchase Programs: Useful Reminders

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

As the pandemic has taken hold, there has been a predictable decline in stock repurchase activity; however, many issuers are evaluating restarting their programs or undertaking new programs.  In this What’s the Deal guide, we review the Rule 10b-18 safe harbor and its conditions, as well as the c

Michigan Adopts Emergency Temporary Rules to Address COVID-19 in the Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Effective immediately, Michigan will require employers to make coronavirus (COVID-19) workplace exposure determinations for all job tasks and procedures, prepare written preparedness and response plans, and implement a series of workplace protections....

OFAC Guidance on Ransomware Payments Highlights Sanctions Violations Risk

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Situation: In an October 1, 2020, Advisory, the U.S.

DSH Warns of North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat Group Kimsuky Tactics

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week issued Alert (AA20-301A) titled North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat Focus: Kimsuky warning U.S.

Media Bureau Lifts Freezes for Television Minor Modification Applications and Rulemaking Petitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On October 29, 2020, the Media Bureau provided notice that it will be lifting multiple freezes that have prevented broadcasters from requesting modifications to the facilities of certain full power and Class A television stations.

Stick to what you know

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The law firm I started 10 years ago is actually more than 20 years old as it was a shell where I could offer legal services on the side while I did my normal day job. It was an experiment on whether I could go out on my own and I learned during that time what worked and didn’t.

What's in a name?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

What Plaintiffs call a “confidential settlement negotiation”. By any other name would be an “other paper” and establish the amount in controversy.

Jump Ball: Illinois Governor and Athletic Association Tussle Over Basketball Season Start Date

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Along with every one of our school district clients who are members of the Illinois High School Association, we are trying to sort out the conflict between the Governor’s action on Tuesday of this week to postpone high school basketball and the IHSA’s decision on Wednesday to start the season as

REMINDER: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Next Steps

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) has provided several updates and reminders to Massachusetts employers and employees regarding Massachusetts’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”), and we want to ensure that our readers are aware of these important developments and

Eleventh Circuit Says General Contractor Was Responsible for Subcontractor's Safety Practices

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multiemployer worksite doctrine, a company can be cited for safety violations that it did not create and for hazards to which its own employees were never exposed.

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