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PA Attorney General enters into agreement prohibiting collections by buyer of private student loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The Pennsylvania Attorney General recently entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Elevation Capital Partners, LLC, a buyer of private student loans, that prohibits Elevation from engaging in any collection efforts, directly or through servicers, related to loans made to Pennsylvan

Online Travel Update: Expedia joins other platforms in offering COVID-19 advisory; online distributors pursue public offerings; Booking.com fined over recent data breach reporting

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

While the debate around health care passports continues, our latest Update offers Booking Holdings’ CEO’s perspective on the growing controversy.

DOL Issues Cybersecurity Guidance Focused On ERISA

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Last week, the Employee Benefits Security Administration arm of the Department of Labor issued guidance focused on protecting and preventing workers’ benefits from the escalating impact of cybersecurity threats......

Battle Royale: Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The question of fair use has been the subject of many notable court decisions, including one recent one from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals holding that Warhol’s use in the artwork of Lynn Goldsmith’s photographs wasn’t transformative and hence didn’t qualify for the fair use defense......

DOL Releases FAQs on PTE 2020-02, Foreshadows Future Activity on Investment Advice

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 13, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) on the DOL’s new class exemption for the provision of investment advice, known as Prohibited Transaction Exemption (“PTE”) 2020-02.

SEC Makes Moves to Step Up ESG Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

As investor demand for socially responsible investing continues to rise, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased its focus on compliance practices of investment advisors and funds.

House Committee Considers Legislation Requiring Disclosure of Political Spending, ES&G Metrics and Diversity

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The House Committee on Financial Services is considering legislation on a number of matters that would affect public companies. ...
By: Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Free Weekly Credit Reports During COVID-19 Extended Until April 2022

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the three national consumer reporting agencies will extend weekly access to consumers to monitor their credit report for free until April 20, 2022.

EEOC Will Issue Guidance On COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Programs Offered By Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Lawmakers and many employer organizations have urged the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) to issue guidance to companies that are considering providing incentives to employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, Sen. Richard Burr and Rep.

New Laws and the 2021 Cannabis Effect on Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

In the first four months of 2021, numerous states, including Virginia, New Mexico, New York and New Jersey passed laws dismantling restrictions on recreational and medical cannabis.

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