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Top Five (5) Concerns Selling or Acquiring an Entity with Government Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Contract review is one of the most onerous (and important) processes in any due diligence process when buying or selling a company.

NEP Canada Awarded $185 Million Judgement in Post-Acquisition Dispute

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

Overview of the Dispute - The assets which are the subject of this dispute involve a number of oil fields in Alberta. Those assets included wells, pipelines and facilities in the Pembina field, the Leduc-Woodbend field and others.

5 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Cannabis Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

From afar, the cannabis industry can look a bit like Oz: It’s full of excitement, colorful characters, and there’s green stuff everywhere.

The Delaware Bankruptcy Court Appoints Newest Judge

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On April 6, 2021, J. Kate Stickles was sworn in as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Delaware. According to an Announcement issued by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, Judge Stickles fills the seat vacated by former Judge Kevin J. Carey, who retired in 2019......

Mandatory Breach Notification Requirements Are Coming For Government Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

The Biden Administration is imminently expected to release an executive order that will require government contractors to notify the government in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

What’s In A Name? The SEC Notes A Lack Of Consistency In ESG Treatment Across Investments And Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

On April 9, the Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert to highlight observations from its recent exams of investment advisers, registered investment companies, and private funds offering ESG products and services.

Is Selling A Viable Option With An Unresolved PPP Loan On The Books?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

When the second round of PPP funding became available in January 2021, our firm saw a significant drop off in the number of clients seeking a second PPP loan.

SEC’s 2021 Examination Priorities Focus On Fintechs And Sustainability

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Examinations announced its 2021 examination priorities.

Doing The Right Thing Versus Proving You Did The Right Thing

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21

In the words of a mediator in a recent case, “at least you get a discount for not being an @ssh%le.” Yes, many employers actually try to, and even succeed in doing the right thing. But doing the right thing, and proving you did the right thing are diametrically opposed concepts.

Florida Supreme Court’s order blocking diversity quotas for CLE instructors could impact ABA programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/21


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