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Michigan Enacts Laws Limiting Employer Liability and Enhancing Employee Protections Related to COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On October 22, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law three bills that provide a liability shield for employers and job protections for employees in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

EPA Issues New Air Guidance on Plantwide Applicability Limits

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On August 4, 2020, the EPA issued new guidance addressing the issue of Plantwide Applicability Limits (PAL) under the New Source Review (NSR) program of the Clean Air Act.

Retirement Plan Amendments and 2020 Year-End Action Items

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group reminds plan sponsors to get ready for 2020 IRS year-end amendments and offers year-end action items....
By: Alston & Bird

Freddie Mac Publishes Selling Guide Bulletin 2020-38

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Freddie Mac recently issued Guide Bulletin 2020-38 which, among other things, announces updates to Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) calculation options and flexibilities on Planned Unit Development (PUD) Homeowners Association insurance verification....

A Planning Condition Requiring Dedication of Land for Public Use is Unlawful

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On 16 October 2020, the English Court of Appeal delivered judgment in DB Symmetry v Swindon Borough Council & Another, confirming that a planning condition requiring dedication of land for public use without compensation is unlawful, and preferring the appellant's interpretation of the condit

Changing Your Terms and Conditions? If So, Your Company Must Provide Express Notice to Consumers

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The Ninth Circuit recently reminded companies that they must provide notice to consumers when they change their terms and conditions, even where original terms state that they are subject to change at-will and at any time (i.e. the original contract contains a “change-of-terms” provision).

EU moves to expand rights for environmental NGOs to challenge acts on environmental grounds

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The European Commission has published a proposal to revise the EU's Aarhus Regulation that, if adopted, would expand the possibilities for NGOs to challenge EU administrative acts and omissions on the basis that they contravene environmental law......

Building Flexible (And Sustainable) Laboratory Spaces For The Future

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Flexibility provides the greatest value in laboratory space design for both owners and users of life sciences real estate. Science and technology are evolving at such a rapid pace that it is difficult to predict future needs. Bespoke spaces can become obsolete before they are even occupied.

Labor & Employment Law: Vermont and Federal Legislative Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Labor and Employment 2020 Legislative Updates - Downs Rachlin Martin attorneys Amy Resnick and Andrea Wright go through key Vermont and Federal legislative updates from 2020 that impact HR professionals.

Additional updates to the Provider Relief Fund

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On October 22, 2020, HHS updated its reporting guidance to revise the methodology for calculating lost revenue and expanded the eligibility requirements for the Phase 3 distribution.

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