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Maryland Is First State to Enact Digital Advertising Tax

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

Maryland enacted a state tax on digital advertising gross revenues on February 12, after overriding the governor’s veto.

Vulnerabilities Found in Classroom Management Software

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

Although many students are returning to in-class learning, many others are still in a hybrid situation or fully remote at their own request.

Halloween Party Turns Scary for State in New Court Decision: Appellate Court Says Employer May Be Held Liable for Off-Duty, Off-Premises Sexual Harassment Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

Can an employer be held liable for sexual misconduct at a private party that takes place after an employer-sponsored holiday party?  A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals case appears to say “yes” and thereby presents a new concern for employers considering employer-sponsored events......

General Statement of Indebtedness is Sufficient to Restart Statute of Limitations Despite Ambiguities

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

The statute of limitations to recover on a breach of contract is six years.  Parties can extend that limitations periods by agreement, and New York General Obligations Law 17-101 governs the form of such agreements. ...

The Cat and Mouse Game Continues: FDA Issues Two New Warning Letters to CBD Companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

There is a scene in The Hunt for Red October when Captain Marko Ramius, played wonderfully by the late, great Sean Connery, says of a pending nuclear standoff: “Once more, we play our dangerous game, a game of chess against our old adversary – The American Navy.” We were reminded of that scene th

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - March 2021 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

This week, Legislators considered a number of bills and Gov. Roy Cooper presented his state budget recommendations. State Budget - Gov. Cooper released his general fund budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years—FY 22 (starts 7-1-21) and FY 23 (starts 7-1-22) this week.

Ohio federal judge rules against CDC’s eviction moratorium

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

On March 10, 2021, Judge Philip Calabrese of the Northern District of Ohio ruled that Congress had not authorized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to adopt a nationwide eviction moratorium for COVID-19....

Supreme Court Changes Course in Specific Jurisdiction Jurisprudence, finding Non-Causal “Connection” with the Forum “Close Enough” to be Haled into Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

By a unanimous vote of 8-0, the United States Supreme Court has shifted the personal jurisdiction landscape for many product manufacturers, finding some companies may be subject to suit in any U.S. jurisdiction where a product-related injury occurs. Today’s opinion in Ford Motor Company v.

IP, IT and Telecommunications Legislative developments: 2010-2020. Major Russian legislation changes for 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

The period from 2010 to 2020 can rightly be called the decade of the development of information technology laws. We have identified three key legislative trends that we believe will continue to be relevant in the nearest future. Please see full Publication below for more information....

Employer Responsibilities Under the ARPA COBRA Subsidy

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/03/21

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a number of provisions requiring immediate action by employers.

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