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California Classifies Solar Panels as Universal Waste

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently finalized long-awaited revisions to its hazardous waste regulations that will allow PV solar panels to be managed as “universal waste” beginning on January 1, 2021.

MIOSHA Issues Temporary Emergency Rules For Managing COVID-19 In The Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Following the October 2, 2020 Michigan Supreme Court decision invalidating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s pandemic executive orders, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued temporary emergency rules to help control, prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19......

Structured Thoughts - News For The Financial Services Community - October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On October 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton, together with the directors of three SEC divisions, issued a joint statement relating to complex financial products.

Blog: ISS provides early guidance on changes to executive compensation related to COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

ISS has provided some early guidance regarding how it will view pandemic-related changes to executive compensation as part of its pay-for-performance qualitative evaluation.

Hypersonics Race Raises National Security Concerns For U.S. Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

U.S. government agencies are increasing scrutiny of the supply chain of companies developing hypersonic technologies used in military aircraft and missiles amid escalating tensions with China and Russia.

The Real Estate Market And The Impact Of COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

When the pandemic was announced, no one really knew the impact it was going to have on many of the markets. Even seven months later there are still many unknowns. However, one thing is certain right now - the real estate market is thriving......

HHS Extends Compliance Dates for Information Blocking and Health IT Certification Requirements in 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just announced the details of their Interim Final Rule that extends the Information Blocking Rule Compliance Date to April 5, 2021....

Line In The Sand: OCC Issues Final Rule Adopting Bright-Line “True Lender” Standard

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Capping off months of proposed rules and settlements addressing marketplace lending issues, on October 27, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalized a rule specifying that a national bank or federal savings association (collectively, “banks”) will be considered the “true

Courts Find Coverage For COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Policyholders are hailing two recent victories in their pursuit of insurance coverage for COVID-related business interruption losses.

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - October 2020 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

CYBERSECURITY - Urgent Warning of Imminent Threat to Hospitals Issued by U.S. Government - On October 27, 2020, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned the health care industry about “an imminent cybercrime threat to U.S.

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