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Fifth Circuit Reminds Employers of the Importance of Contemporaneous Documentation and Flexible Progressive Discipline Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reminded employers that they should create and maintain contemporaneous documentation for their personnel decisions and implement flexible progressive discipline policies.

Out Of The Silo: Why Intercompany Collaboration Enhances Supply Chain Efficiencies

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Find out how companies can stay ahead of the curve by focusing on intangible areas such as intercompany collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiencies....
By: Opportune LLP

Back to the Basics-How Will Your Plan Fare in an Audit or Lawsuit?

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

This is the time of year when we see lots of articles on hot plan trends for 2021 and what benefits innovations plan sponsors are adopting.

Estate Planning Pitfall: You’ve Named the Wrong Executor

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Maybe you thought that a member of your immediate family — perhaps your spouse or oldest child — would serve as the executor of your estate. Or you may have planned for a close friend to handle these duties.

Expanded Tax Benefits for Giving to Charity, 2020 Forms 990-T and 4720 Revisions and Other News

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Year-end reminder: Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2020 - The IRS today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year....

GDPR Violations in Germany: Civil Damages Actions on the Rise

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

New trends in Germany reveal the urgent need for companies to develop effective defense strategies against damages claims raised in German civil courts.

Law Firm Leadership for Business Professionals

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Many business professionals seek the role of leader. As we know, there are many more not-so-good leaders than there are good leaders. What makes the difference? Think about the leaders in your life.

Ninth Circuit Explains Standard for Willful Violation of Family and Medical Leave Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

The statute of limitations for bringing claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act is two years from the last alleged illegal act. However, this period is increased to three years in the event of a willful FMLA violation by the employer....

Court Holds That Venue For Suit Over Royalties By A Trustee Was Proper Due To Statutory Venue Provision Even Though The Suit Did Not Pertain To The Trust

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

In In re Equinor Tex. Onshore Props., a trustee filed two cases against different defendants in the same county regarding a royalty dispute under oil and gas leases. No. 05-20-00578-CV, 2020 Tex. App. LEXIS 8042 (Tex. App.—Dallas October 7, 2020, original proceeding)....

The New HIPAA NPRM - The Latest and Greatest in the Evolution of the HIPAA Privacy Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/12/20

Following a pattern of familiarity for health lawyers, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a substantial Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in December at the end of an administration.

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