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Department of Labor Issues Rule Clarifying Religious Exemptions for Government Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

On December 7, 2020, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a rule clarifying the scope of the religious exemption under Executive Order 11246 (EO 11246), which requires equal employment opportunity in federal government contracting.

Buchalter COVID-19 Client Alert: Chuck E. Cheese: The Mouse Who Didn’t Get the (Rent Relief) Cheese

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

In a small victory for landlords of bankrupt tenants, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has ruled that the Chuck E. Cheese parent company may not use its bankruptcy filing to avoid paying its rent.

France Reverses Position on Transfer of Criminal Liability in Mergers

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

In light of a landmark decision from France’s highest court, acquiring companies will have to give greater consideration to criminal risks potentially weighing on them as a result of the merger.

Nasdaq’s Giant Leap Towards Diversity on the Board

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Following the lead of California, Illinois and other states, Nasdaq, which is home to some of the largest companies in the world including Amazon, Google and Facebook, may require diversity on the board of directors of those companies.

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: Latest Updates Ahead of January 1, 2021, Effective Date

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) updated its “Notice of Benefits” workplace poster regarding the state’s requirements under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act on November 17, 2020.

Use It or Risk Losing It: Make Your Deferral Elections Now

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

One important reminder from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is that, in the words of one scientist, “It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” While that proverb has broader implications, it certainly describes deferred compensation in 2021.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Here - Can Employers Mandate Immunization?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

COVID-19 vaccines are finally here. The rollout has begun in healthcare settings across the nation.

Federal Financial Regulators Propose Requiring Banks Report Cyber Incidents Within 36 Hours

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

On December 17, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury (OCC); the Federal Reserve; and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require financial institutions to notify their primary federal financial regulator, with

BBVA Receives Holiday Gift From Dallas Appellate Court:  The Decision Includes Guidance for Private Company Owners 

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Last week, the Dallas Court of Appeals overturned a $98 million trial court judgment, which was based on a jury finding that BBVA USA (BBVA) had defrauded one of its commercial borrowers. See BBVA, et al. v. Bagwell, et al., Dallas App. Ct., No. 05-18-00860, December 14, 2020).

BBVA Receives Holiday Gift From Dallas Appellate Court:  The Decision Includes Guidance for Private Company Owners 

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Last week, the Dallas Court of Appeals overturned a $98 million trial court judgment, which was based on a jury finding that BBVA USA (BBVA) had defrauded one of its commercial borrowers. See BBVA, et al. v. Bagwell, et al., Dallas App. Ct., No. 05-18-00860, December 14, 2020).

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