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Utah Establishes a Legal Safe Harbor for Companies That Adopt Data Security Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Utah has become the second state to establish a legal safe harbor for private-sector entities that follow certain cybersecurity best practices. On March 11, 2021, Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox signed into law the Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act, H.B.

District of New Jersey Decision Helps Clarify Standards for Lifting Federal Litigation Stay Based on Concurrent PTAB Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

In a recent decision, Judge Brian R. Martinotti affirmed Magistrate Judge Douglas E.

FCC Announces Application Filing Window for Round Two of COVID-19 Telehealth Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 15, 2021, the FCC announced that on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET it will begin accepting applications for the second round of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). The filing window will last for seven days and will close on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET.

Best Interest Standard of Care for Advisors #46

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The Department of Labor’s “Fiduciary Rule”, PTE 2020-02 (Part 11): The Requirement that Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers Mitigate Conflicts - On February 16, 2021, the DOL’s prohibited transaction exemption (PTE) 2020-02 became effective.

DOL Finally Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for Retirement Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 14, 2021, the U.S.

Service Contract Act: What You Really Need to Know Before You Submit That Proposal

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA) (also known as the Service Contract Labor Standards) continues to present challenges to government contractors, including both new and experienced industry players.

Preliminary Injunction Barring Prop 65 Lawsuits Targeting Acrylamide Remains in Effect

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On March 30, 2021, a federal court granted the California Chamber of Commerce's preliminary injunction to temporarily bar the California Attorney General and any private litigants from filing any new Proposition 65 lawsuits targeting acrylamide in food and beverage products....

Georgia Department of Public Health Issues Updated Reopening Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 7, 2021, Commissioner Toomey of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an Administrative Order that provides new reopening guidance for long-term care facilities, which includes intermediate care facilities, personal care homes, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, in

Distinguishing Hype From Fraud: Tech Startup Founder’s 97-Month Sentence Provides Cautionary Tale

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The Department of Justice is on high alert for situations when hype turns to fraud at tech startups.

Gaming & Hospitality Legal News, Volume 12, Number 17: Canada Continues Push for Single-Game Sports Betting

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The Canadian Criminal Code (the “Code”) sets forth the parameters of legal gaming in Canada.

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