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New Jersey Enacts New Mandatory Health and Safety Standards to Combat Spike in COVID-19 Infection Rates and Increased Hospitalizations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On November 5, 2020, under a new Executive Order, New Jersey employers will be required to implement a new set of employee health screening protocols for all employees.

2nd Circuit to King of Bullshit News: "No Redo on Review: You Lose, Fake News."

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Heavy is the head that wears the crown—and the head of Central European News (CEN) boss Michael Leidig must weigh a little heavier after the 2nd Circuit twice declined to revive his defamation lawsuit against BuzzFeed for publishing an article anointing him "King of Bullshit News." Leidig v.

Wielding Trademark Rights to Fight COVID-19 Scams

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Trademark owners are wielding their intellectual property rights to stop COVID-19 scams and prevent the spread of misinformation about the ongoing pandemic.

The 2020 Election: Previewing the Potential for Shifts in Labor & Employment Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

As Election Day approaches, employers nationwide consider the changes that may come with a victory by Senator Joseph Biden in the Presidential race and/or shift in representation in the U.S. Senate.

ONC Interim Final Rule Delays Information Blocking Rule Initial Compliance Deadline

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On Thursday, 29 October 2020, the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released an interim final rule (Interim Final Rule) that: (a) delays the compliance dates and timeframes for certain regulatory requirements finalized in the 1 May 2020 ONC 21st Century Cures Act Final Ru

U.S. Cybersecurity Organizations Issue Warning on Ransomware Activity Targeting Healthcare with Guidance Applicable to All Industries

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On October 28, 2020, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S.

SPCC Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tank Battery Operator Enter into Expedited Settlement Agreement

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Gary Davis Oil, LLC, (“GDO”) entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (“SPCC”) regulations. See Docket No.

Denver City and County Level 3 COVID-19 Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

COVID-19 infection rates in the City and County of Denver have roughly doubled since July, and as a result, Mayor Hancock announced that the City and County would move to Level 3 restrictions effective October 28, 2020.

Trafficade to Pay Over $80,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination and Retaliation Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Phoenix Company Harassed Two Employees Because of Their National Origin and Retaliated Against Them When They Complained, Federal Agency Charged - PHOENIX – Trafficade Service, Inc., a Phoenix-based work zone services company, has agreed to pay $82,390 and provide other equitable relief to sett

Court of Appeal: Professional Privilege Must Pass the “Dominant Purpose” Test

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Court narrowly interprets dominant purpose to exempt general tax advice from legal privilege.

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