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11th Cir. rules FDCPA restriction on third-party communications applies to debt collector’s transmittal of debtor’s personal information to vendor that generated and sent collection letters

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

In a very troubling decision of first impression, a unanimous panel of the U.S.

The UK FCA’s direction of travel on culture, diversity and inclusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

While undoubted progress has been made to improve cultures in financial services firms in recent years, the industry still has some distance to travel on diversity and inclusion. Three recent FCA speeches provide some clarity about how the FCA expects firms to better their cultures....

Covenants That Discriminate On Race – ARE STILL A PROBLEM

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

The property was subject to a discriminatory restrictive covenant recorded in 1953 that stated: “No race or nationality other than the white race shall use or occupy any building on any lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race or national

No Place Like Home: Heightened risks for companies due to Covid-19 and remote working arrangements

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves so, too, does the threat of economic crime. Recent reports into fraud since the start of the pandemic highlight the extent of this threat but also confirm that the banking and finance industry has worked hard thus far to combat it....

The PPP Loan Process: How To Fix Mistakes Before It Is Too Late

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were designed to help small businesses cover explicit allowable expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are various eligibility requirements that businesses must satisfy before applying for PPP loans and subsequently upon seeking forgiveness.

Do the OSHA Proposed Amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard Clarify or Create Burden for Stakeholders?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On February 16, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

SEC To LBRY: “You’re Overdue.” Recent Enforcement Action Highlights Evolving SEC Focus On Decentralization

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

“Decentralization” is a concept that has consistently vexed the entire blockchain-enabled ecosystem in the U.S., including its counsel and regulators, wherein a lack of clarity on the exact definition of decentralization has left relevant stakeholders routinely talking past one another......

Model Risk Management and Its Implications Under the Bank Secrecy Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 9, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agencies), in consultation with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the National Credit Union Administration,

US imposes new sanctions on Russia

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

While the Biden Administration desires a “stable and predictable” relationship with Russia, it has now made it clear that it will take “actions to impose costs on Russia for actions by its government and intelligence services against US sovereignty and interests.” Thus, on April 15, 2021, the Uni

B.C. Government Seeks to Introduce Paid COVID-19 Vaccine Leave

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 19, 2021, the British Columbia provincial government introduced a bill seeking amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine....

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