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The GDPR’s Influence on Class and Collective Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

When thinking about class action lawsuits, most people envision legal proceedings occurring in the United States. However, class and collective proceedings modeled after those in the U.S. are becoming increasingly popular abroad – specifically in the U.K. and European Union (EU).

Congress Passes Bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

Congress took a significant step on Friday, December 11 to prevent the owners of “shell” limited liability companies, corporations and “similar entities” from using those entities to disguise their identities and transactions by passing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....

Eleventh Circuit Vacates Pre-Spokeo “Beat the Clock” FACTA Class Action Settlement for Lack of Standing Post-Spokeo

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The Eleventh Circuit, sitting en banc, has vacated a pre-Spokeo “beat the clock” class action settlement for lack of standing post-Spokeo. This decision is reflective of a developing trend in the Eleventh Circuit to undertake exacting reviews of class action settlements.

Medicare Announces Geographic-Based Approach to Value-Based Care

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

On December 3, 2020, CMS unveiled a new payment and care delivery model, the Geographic Direct Contracting Model (Model).

Massachusetts Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit Finalized

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

With little fanfare and no significant changes from the draft published April 23, 2020, the U.S.

California Governor Loosens Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Quarantine Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

Governor Gavin Newsom just issued an Executive Order that potentially reduces the quarantine exclusion period for COVID-19 exposed employees in California under a recently approved Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued by Cal/OSHA.

Can Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

Likely, yes, but employers must consider accommodation requests.

“Reasonable Cause” When Dealing with the IRS

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

On November 5, 2020, the IRS removed the Delinquent Information Submission Procedure Program from its Offshore Compliance Options Menu.  Before the removal of this program, a US Taxpayer could file a “delinquent” international information tax return with what is known as a Reasonable Cause Statem

U.S. and China relations will take time to mend

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The arrival of Joe Biden in the White House will give the U.S. and China a chance to put their political and trade relations on a new footing....
By: Allen & Overy LLP

How the Retail Real Estate Sector Must Change to Survive

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed what people need from real estate, whether it be a concert venue, a strip center, or a shopping mall. Savvy retail real estate owners who, like the Music Hall patrons, adapt to tenants’ and their customers’ needs will be equipped to survive the pandemic.

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