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NYC Votes To Further Prohibit Consideration Of Criminal History In Employment Settings

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Further restrictions on New York City employers’ ability to take adverse action against applicants or employees based on their criminal history are on the horizon. The New York City Council just passed a bill which will significantly expand the scope of the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Views from Across the Atlantic: the Outlook for a US-UK FTA

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The United States – United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been a high priority for both President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has made expanding the UK’s trading relationships post-Brexit a high priority. The FTA also enjoys bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress.

What to Watch in 2021 - Big Changes for Drug Companies in China

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

For several years, China has been evaluating changes to its drug approval system to promote drug innovation and patient access to medicines. The year 2020 saw China begin taking steps towards adopting some of those changes. U.S.

USCIS Delays Caused by COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The global pandemic has had a significant adverse impact on United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”) operations. We previously reported on the impact of COVID-related office closures on U.S. consular operations; however, USCIS was subject to similar office closures.

When The Door Hits You On The Way Out: The Southern District Of New York Warns Corporate Directors They May Be Liable For The Necessary And Foreseeable Acts Of Their Successors

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

A great deal of buzz has been generated by the recent decision from the Southern District of New York in In re: Nine West LBO Securities Litigation, No. 20 MD 2941 (JSR) 2020 WL 7090277 (S.D.N.Y. Dec.

Federal Agencies Consider Requiring Reporting Of Computer Security Incident

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

On December 18, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Current (OCC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced an interagency notice of proposed rulemaking that would require supervised banking organizations to provide notification of significant

FDIC’s Final Rule on Brokered Deposits Adds Clarity to Fintech Partnerships and Other Common Arrangements

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

On December 15, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a final rule (Final Rule) establishing a new framework for analyzing whether bank deposits obtained through third-party arrangements are brokered deposits.

Preparing for the Coming Storm: CMBS Litigation and Securities Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The Commercial Mortgage Market Since the Covid-19 Pandemic - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to many facets of what was once everyday life. As Americans sheltered in place, brick-and-mortar retail shopping and travel came to an abrupt halt.

Philadelphia Appeals Preliminary Injunction Against Flavor Ban

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will review a preliminary injunction against Philadelphia’s enforcement of an ordinance banning the sale of certain flavored tobacco products....
By: Troutman Pepper

[Podcast/Video] International Arbitration Across the Pond: Everything JAMS Part 1

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

JAMS Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Operating Officer Kimberly Taylor and Director of International Operations Ranse Howell join Mayer Brown partners Charles Harris and Kwadwo Sarkodie on their podcast mini-series, “International Arbitration Across the Pond.” In the first installment o

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