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Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow To OSHA’s Ability To Cite Repeat Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a long- awaited decision in Sec’y of Labor v. Wynnewood Refining Co., LLC. That case originated in 2012 when OSHA inspected the company following a boiler explosion that killed two employees.

District Court Finds Documents Related To Litigation Funding Protected By Work Product Doctrine

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In Impact Engine, Inc. v.

Accommodating Employee Requests To Vote In An Unprecedented Election

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

While we are not willing to predict the outcome of next Tuesday’s election, we think that there is fair chance that 2020 will shatter voter participation records based on the number of early votes that have already been cast.

MoFo APAC Arbitration Update: September 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES AMENDMENTS TO ITS INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACT On September 1, 2020, Singapore’s Ministry of Law announced that it is tabling the International Arbitration (Amendment) Bill (the “Bill”) to introduce changes to Singapore’s International Arbitration Act (the “IAA”)......

Helpful Advice On Videoconference Data Security From Gibraltar

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Gibraltar Regulatory Authority has issued helpful guidance on data protection considerations for the use of video conferencing applications (VCAs).

2020 Supreme Court Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The U.S. Supreme Court’s October term started earlier this month, and promises to be an unprecedented session. How is the Court responding to the pandemic and adapting to a virtual environment? Which cases should you be keeping an eye on in the coming term, and what makes them so relevant?

EEOC Issues Final Rule for Issuing Policy Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Agency Seeks to Improve Public Awareness of the Commission’s Positions - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a final rule that establishes procedural regulations for the agency’s issuance of guidance.

9th Circuit En Banc Ruling in Favor of Led Zeppelin in the "Stairway to Heaven" Case Immediately Impacts Copyright Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

You've heard it, you likely love it, and it's probably the first melody that you ever tried to learn on the guitar to impress your friends. "Stairway to Heaven" has been called the greatest rock song of all time by music journalists and passionate listeners across generations.

Florida Fair Housing Act Amendment Removes Requirement to Register and Renew “55 and Over” Communities

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Florida Legislature recently amended the Florida Fair Housing Act by removing regulatory requirements imposed on age-restricted communities. Real estate developers have developed hundreds of age-restricted communities in Florida....

Privacy Tip #257 – FTC Launches New Fraud Reporting Website

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched ReportFraud.ftc.gov so consumers can report fraud directly to the FTC in a more “streamlined and user-friendly way.”...

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