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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Final Extension of Appraisal Flexibilities Due to COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

In coordination with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), on April 21, 2021, Fannie Mae in an update to Lender Letter 2021-04 and Freddie Mac in Bulletin 2021-15 announced the final extension of certain appraisal flexibilities due to COVID-19 for purchase and rate and term refinance loans f

Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - for May 2021 meetings

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next trustee agenda.

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order to May 20, Tightens Restrictions, and Increases Workplace Inspections

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 16, 2021, the government of Ontario announced its strictest COVID-19 response measures to date, responding to a continued increase in daily case counts despite a province-wide lockdown.

The ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy -The List of Must Do’s

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Introduction. In mid-March, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and included in its many provisions for providing COVID relief and economic stimulus is the six-month COBRA Premium Assistance (a/k/a COBRA subsidy).

California’s Statewide Right to Recall Ordinance

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

On April 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed a statewide right to recall ordinance (SB 93) into law. SB 93 is effective immediately. SB 93 codifies Labor Code section 2810.8 and requires hotels with more than 50 guestrooms to recall laid-off employees based on hire-date seniority....

Florida House Passes Consumer Data Privacy Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Keypoint: Florida moved one step closer to passing consumer data privacy legislation although differences between the House and Senate bills need to be resolved if the legislation is to pass the legislature.

Draft EU Regulation For Artificial Intelligence Proposes Fines Of Up To 6% Of Total Annual Turnover

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

After the presentation of a general “European Approach to Artificial Intelligence” by the EU Commission in March 2021, a detailed draft regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental EU rights and user safety was published today (“Draft Regulation”).

School District Effort to Prohibit Students' Political Attire Enjoined

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

Morgan v. Mifflin County School District, Case No. 1:2–CV-01930 (M.D. Pa. 2020).

At Stake - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

The IGB held its webinar-based monthly meeting on April 21, 2021. Members present included Member Ramirez, Member Garcia, Member Hayden and Chairman Schmadeke. The meeting began with the approval of the March meeting minutes......

Important ITAR Amendments for Additions to the §126.1 List of “Proscribed Countries”

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/04/21

The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) took a number of significant actions to expand the list of destinations listed as “Proscribed Countries” in ITAR §126.1. This is an important compliance development for companies engaged in activities subject to ITAR....

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