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U.S. Labor Department Stops Issuing Press Releases on Employer Citations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

During the Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Labor began regularly issuing press releases when an employer received a major Occupational Safety and Health Administration citation or overtime assessment.

US Expands Military License Review Factors for National Security Controlled Items to PRC, Venezuela, and Russia

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the license review policy for items on the Commerce Control List that are controlled for national security (NS) reasons and are destined to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Venezuela, or the Rus

Do’s and Don’ts of Initial Consultations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Initial consultations are critical to the success of any law firm. The reality is that law firms that want to thrive and succeed need to put their best foot forward in an initial consultation. Obtaining new clientele is necessary for a law firm to succeed.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Factual Update on TPC Group Port Neches Facility

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Today, the CSB issued an interim factual update on its investigation of the November 27, 2019 explosion at TPC Group's Port Neches facility in Texas.

Foley Governance and Regulatory Alert: Use of Derivatives by Registered Investment Companies and BDCs

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On October 28, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (referred to as SEC or Commission) voted to adopt new rules, and rule and form amendments, designed to provide an updated, comprehensive approach to the regulation of funds’ use of derivatives.

California Allows Attorney's Fees Award To Successful Whistleblowers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

California's Labor Code currently prohibits employers, or persons acting on their behalf, from retaliating against employees who "blow the whistle".  Cal. Lab.

Rule 401: The Financial Statement

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In every Massachusetts divorce matter, parties are required to file financial statements with the Court within 45 days of service of the summons and to update and file new financial statements for each court appearance at which financial relief is sought, as well as at the time of pre-trial and t

Federal Court Provides 5-Step Roadmap For Ensuring Your Pay Equity Audits Are Confidential

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Employers conducting internal pay equity audits now have a roadmap for ensuring that their pay equity audits remain confidential in the wake of pay equity litigation.

Estate Planning Inflation Related Adjustments for Tax Year 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Many estate planning provisions of the Internal Revenue Code contain brackets, exemptions, exclusions, deductions, or other figures that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts annually for inflation.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Issues Final Rule Updating Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Natural Resources Conservation Service (“NCRS”) promulgated a final rule on October 26th in the Federal Register making revisions to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (“EQIP”). See 85 Fed. Reg. 67637.

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