News

SEC Focuses on ESG and Climate Disclosure

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

While ESG issues have been a "hot topic" for several years, in recent weeks, the SEC has significantly increased its focus on the topic, paying particular attention to climate: - Corp Fin to Focus on Climate Disclosure: On February 24, 2021, Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee issued a statement

The Future of Human-Computer Interaction: Electromyography Wrist Interfaces for Augmented Reality Applications

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

As part of its three-part series on the future of human-computer interaction (HCI), Facebook Reality Labs recently published a blog post describing a wrist-based wearable device that uses electromyography (EMG) to translate electrical motor nerve signals that travel through the wrist to the hand

COVID-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 40

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS Competition & State Aid • Launch of Multilateral Working Group of leading competition authorities to assess the effects of mergers in the pharmaceutical sector, including drug pricing • European Parliament issues Study on Non-performing Loans (“NPLs”), including

The Difference Between Policies and Preferences

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

Law firms need policies and procedures in place because they ensure that everybody knows the rules within the firm. The larger the law firm, the more important it is to have set policies and procedures.

LA County to Adopt Green Zone Ordinance, Environmental Justice Initiative

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

Environmental justice is a principle that has been around since at least the 1990s, with roots back to the 1960s.

What employers need to know about the COBRA premium subsidy provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) offers workers who lost health insurance due to involuntary termination of employment or a reduction in hours (and their eligible family members) a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for up to six months.

Introduction To “Friends Of” Organizations

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

Under § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the “Code”), a U.S. taxpayer may only claim a deduction on his or her federal income tax return for contributions made to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations created or organized in the U.S.

Juror Questionnaires: Don’t Worry (So Much) About ‘Helping the Other Side’

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

During the ongoing pandemic, courts have been understandably reluctant to invite large numbers into their chambers for trial, and particularly for jury selection. That situation has driven renewed consideration of supplemental juror questionnaires that can be administered and collected online.

Advisors need to offer education, it’s that simple

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

Advisors ask me all the time about the role of education in participant-directed 401(k) plans.

Online Travel Update: Google once again embraces organic search and eliminates hotel listing fees; Kayak plans to open hotel in Miami Beach; Certares is on the road to become travel powerhouse

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/03/21

This week’s Update features several stories on the big online travel newsmakers of last week – Google and Kayak. Enjoy....
By: Foster Garvey PC

Pages