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National Labor Relations Board Issues Handbook Victory for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

On Dec. 10, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in BMW Manufacturing Co. regarding whether various rules and policies in an employer’s handbook violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

Transgender legal update

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

On December 16, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio found that the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) policy to deny requests for sex marker changes on birth certificates by transgender individuals is unconstitutional, aligning Ohio with the other 48 states tha

SEC updates MD&A and other financial disclosure requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

On November 19 the SEC issued significant amendments to the disclosure requirements governing Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A).

Federal Trade Commission’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

FTC’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New - This week the FTC announced settlements with six companies accused of making a broad range of unsubstantiated health claims, including that CBD can treat cancer, heart disease, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, and chroni

Les ACVM publient de nouvelles indications au sujet des régimes d’aliénation de titres automatique

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Le 10 décembre 2020, les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (les « ACVM ») ont publié l’Avis 55-317 du personnel des ACVM : Régimes d’aliénation de titres automatique (l’« Avis 55-317 »), lequel fournit aux émetteurs et aux initiés des indications sur l’établissement et l’administration

EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

On Wednesday, December 16, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance (the Guidance) for employers regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

EEOC Takes a Shot at COVID-19: Unvaccinated Employees Can be Excluded From the Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine guidance for employers on December 16, 2020, providing answers related to workplace requirements about COVID-19 vaccines.

LabCFTC Releases Digital Assets Primer

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently released a Digital Assets Primer that provides updated information to the public about emerging concepts in digital assets.

The SolarWinds Orion Hack: The Basics You Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

By now, you have heard about the SolarWinds Orion hack. But what do you need to know about it? First, if you want or need the technical details, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has them.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Adopts New Regulation for Critical Habitat Exclusions

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service adopted a final regulation on December 18, 2020, to establish a process and the criteria for excluding areas from critical habitat designations under the Endangered Species Act.

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