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LIBOR: They Blinked!

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

My, my, my! Another governmental red line looks to be breached; at least this time no one gets hurt. We, at CrunchedCredit, have in some sense been carrying the government’s water about LIBOR transitions.

The Danger of Internal Controls Enforcement: The Andeavor SEC Settlement

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The internal controls provision in the FCPA statute has broad application to a variety of situations beyond foreign bribery.  The Securities and Exchange Commission knows full well the power of the internal controls provision and has readily applied it in a variety of circumstances....

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, December 2020 # 10

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

In Washington: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is splitting its $908 billion coronavirus relief proposal into two packages.

Blog: NAIC Adopts Amendment to Relax Restrictions on Rebates That May Be Offered by Insurance Providers

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

On December 9, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' executive committee unanimously adopted an amendment to the NAIC Unfair Trade Practices Act, referred to herein as the Model Act, which, if adopted by the states, would represent a significant change in course in how insurance co

The Right Stuff and Supply Chain as Compliance Communication Asset

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

It seemed appropriate that another version of Tom Wolfe’s book The Right Stuff, has been released, this time for the small screen. It came out just as we lost the origin of the term ‘the right stuff’, who was Chuck Yeager, who died last week.

[Virtual Event] Corporate Compliance Enforcement Conference - February 23rd, 8:55 am - 4:15 pm CST

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

New for 2021! This one-day virtual conference will enable you to hear directly from the enforcement community both in the U.S. and globally. Learn the expectations of prosecutors to adjust and improve the effectiveness of your compliance and ethics program.

New Standard of Admissibility for Evidence in Opposition to Summary Judgement Seems to have Emerged Across Florida

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The standard of review on a Motion for Summary Judgment is clear in Florida: “Summary judgment is proper if there is no genuine issue of material fact and if the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” In a summary judgment hearing, the court can only look at the record eviden

Un projet de loi confirme que la DNUDPA trouve application en droit canadien

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

Le 3 décembre 2020, le gouvernement fédéral a déposé le projet de loi C-15, Loi concernant la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones (le « projet de loi C-15 »).

DFPI Posts Florilegium Of New Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has gathered and posted a florilegium of new laws that may be of interest to its licensees.  "Florilegium" means a gathering or compendium of writings......

UPDATED: Employers Beware: Sweeping Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Is Now in Effect

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

Update - Cal/OSHA Advisory Meeting Scheduled: The promised Cal/OSHA advisory meeting regarding the recently issued Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) has been scheduled for Dec. 18, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m PT....

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