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Deadline for Opposing Oregon OSHA’s Proposed Increase in Penalties and Changes to Eliminate Various Defenses is October 30, 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Oregon OSHA has proposed new and sweeping changes to its regulations.  These changes are designed to make it much easier for Oregon OSHA to uphold an alleged “serious” violation of the regulations....
By: Stoel Rives LLP

The Government Contractor Gifting Guide: 4 Tips to Avoid Severe Penalties

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The holiday season will be here before we know it.  Although this year’s celebrations may look different for many of us, one thing will still be on everyone’s mind: gifts.  For companies, holiday gifting to clients and colleagues can be a cheerful and effective marketing tool.  If your clients or

CARES Act Oversight Ramps Up with Opening of New Watchdog Office

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Since the June 2 confirmation of Brian Miller as the new Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (“SIGPR”), oversight of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) has jumped up a notch.

LeClairRyan gave joint venture ‘unprecedented control’ and priority payments, bankruptcy trustee says

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20


A Quick Reading Comprehension Exercise

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

I find it fascinating that lawyers and other lobbyists involved with SEPs get so worked up in their policy preferences that they start to have blinders that automatically insert their preferences into texts where those preferences are no where to be seen.  Of course, advocates can always argue th

Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Below are limited summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's October 15, 2020 meeting, pursuant to the agenda issued on October 8, 2020.

Contractual Latin

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Many terms associated with contracts and contract formation are of latin origin......
By: Allen Matkins

Three Important Civil Appeals at the Supreme Court of Canada in October and November

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

In October and November, the Supreme Court of Canada’s docket is largely made up criminal cases. That said, there are three appeals that may interest businesses and organizations facing civil litigation....

EU Grants Temporary Recognition to UK CCPs For End of Brexit Transition Period

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced that it has granted temporary third-country recognition to three U.K. CCPs from January 1, 2021 under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 27

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance, election law and government ethics issues at the federal, state and local

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