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Landowner’s Duty of Care in Florida, and the Special Case of Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

In a premises liability case, the landowner’s standard of care is determined by the category of entrant.  Post v. Lunney, 261 So. 2d 146, 147 (Fla. 1972).  See also ARP v. Waterway E. Assoc., Inc., 217 So. 3d 117, 120 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017); Byers v. Radiant Group, LLC, 966 So.

7 More Takeaways from Legalweek(year) 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Legalweek was originally supposed to take place on location in New York this year, as it always does. However, for 2021 it has been transformed into a series of five interactive virtual events to be held throughout the year—hence the updated title of legalweek(year).

The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act Of 2020: An Overview Of The New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA), a seven-year, $14 billion package of incentive programs intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous other economic development initiatives, was signed into law by Gove

Oh Canada! – Your Privacy Act is Calling: Canada to Reform its Approach to Consumer Privacy Protection

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On Nov. 17, 2020 the government of Canada introduced Bill C-11, also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020 (the Act).

Risk Management: Agencies Issue Request for Information on Intersection of Model Risk Management Guidance and BSA/AML Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 12, 2021, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Board”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) i

OSHA's Rollout Of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard On Hold

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Upon taking office, President Biden issued an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) to decide by March 15 whether an emergency temporary standard was needed relative to COVID-19, and if OSHA determined that COVID-19 posed a “grave danger” to workers,

Biden Administration Issues Sweeping New Sanctions On Russia In Response To Election Interference, Malicious Cyber Activity, And Other “Russian Malfeasance”

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

On April 15, 2021, following discussions just days earlier of a potential summit between President Biden and Russian President Putin and as Russian troops amassed along the Ukrainian border, the Biden Administration issued long-awaited and highly anticipated sanctions against Russia, including a

Implications of sustainability and ESG for the securitisation market

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

Tim Conduit and Isabel Tinsley assess the key ESG-related milestones in the securitisation market and more widely. They highlight some key features of ESG-compliant securitisations and share their views on significant future developments.

Establishing A Business Entity In New Zealand (Updated)

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are various entities available in New Zealand from which a business can be operated. The most commonly adopted entities are: 1. Company (including Incorporated Joint Venture (JVC)) 2. Partnership 3. Limited Partnership (LP) 4.

After name partner goes missing, lawyers get no paychecks; clients allege millions of dollars in lost funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21


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