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SBA Releases Restaurant Revitalization Program Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released its much-anticipated guidelines for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

EU – EDPB adopts positive opinions on draft UK adequacy decisions and adopts final Guidelines on targeting of social media users

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On 14 April 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced the outcomes of its 48th plenary session held on 13 April 2021....
By: Allen & Overy LLP

Marijuana Sports Reform - How Cannabis Laws Impact Professional Sports

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Throughout history, professional athletes have been punished by teams, leagues and the law for cannabis consumption. Several high-profile examples are listed below, showcasing just how serious such actions were viewed within the world of professional sports.

Insurance in a Time of Transition: Highlights From the 16th Annual NFI Insurance Public Policy Summit

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Biden administration priorities, NAIC direction, diversifying the talent pipeline in the insurance space and the insurance industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic were among the issues covered during the 16th annual Networks Financial Institute (NFI) virtual Insurance Public Policy Summit, c

California Adopts Statewide “Right to Recall” Law for Certain Industries

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Just about a year ago, in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic activity in many sectors went from red hot to nearly frozen, seemingly overnight.  The hospitality industry was particularly hard hit, as business and leisure travel evaporated. ...

Vaccinations and Custody: What happens when divorced, separated or unmarried parents can’t agree?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Parents will soon face an important health decision for their children. Covid-19 vaccinations have been approved for children age 16 and up. Vaccine trials are currently taking place for children aged 12-15 and are likely to be approved by the summer....

Directives supplémentaires de l’ARC sur les problèmes en matière de fiscalité internationale liés à la COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Le 1er avril 2021, l’Agence du revenu du Canada (l’« ARC ») a publié des directives supplémentaires sur les problèmes en matière de fiscalité internationale soulevés par la crise de la COVID-19.

CFIUS is Eyeing Your Data. You Should, Too

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

The Feds are aggressively scrutinizing foreign investment in the United States. Whether your agreement is pending or approved, protecting your data and intellectual property is a critical — and often overlooked — element in mitigating deal risk....

Beware the Honest Hacker: Indiana Supreme Court Finds That Bitcoin Payment Is Not Necessarily Covered Loss Under Commercial Crime Policy Because Not Every Ransomware Attack Involves Fraud

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

In G&G Oil Company of Indiana Inc. v. Continental Western Insurance Co., the Indiana Supreme Court considered the emerging area of computer crime coverage....
By: Carlton Fields

Banking and finance regulatory news, April 2021 # 2

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

COVID-19: BoE statement on regulatory treatment of Recovery Loan Scheme - The Bank of England (BoE) has published a statement on the regulatory treatment of the UK Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), which has been launched as part of the government's…...

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