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Final Technical Standards on Third-Country Investment Firm Registration and Reporting Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published final draft Technical Standards on the provision of investment services and activities in the EU by third-country firms under the Markets in Financial Instruments package.

What Is The Number One Cause Of Motorcycle Accidents?

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Motorcycle riding is a favorite pastime for many Americans. As soon as spring rolls around and the flowers start blooming, the motorcycle engines start booming. But, a sunny afternoon drive in the spring can quickly turn disastrous....

Federal Banking Agencies Exempt Premium Finance Lending from BSA/AML Customer Identification Program Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On October 9, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), with approval from the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enfor

The Importance of Federally Registering Your Company’s Trademark

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Pursuing the registration of a federal trademark or service mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is among one of the most advantageous and essential first steps for any new business owner.  Whether opening a new coffee shop, or developing the next major mobile applica

Brussels Rail Transport Brief: September-October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - Rail sector receives €4.7 billion in France - On 3 September 2020, the French government announced its intention to provide a €4.7 billion financial support package for the rail sector....

New Federal Strategy for Marine Litter

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The U.S. EPA announced a new major initiative called The U.S. Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter (October 2020). The Marine Litter initiative contains various components. It first identifies the challenges of marine litter.

COVID-19 and Retirement Plan Fiduciary Obligations

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Under ERISA, the federal law that regulates retirement and 401(k) plans, plan fiduciaries are required to prudently administer the plan, select and monitor plan investments and sufficiently diversify plan assets to minimize the risk of large losses.

Alabama Supreme Court Overrules Application for Rehearing on Decision Voiding Numerous Tax Sales

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a Certificate of Judgment on Friday overruling Equivest Financial, LLC’s application for rehearing regarding the Court's June 26, 2020 decision that held that a 2013 Bessemer tax sale occurring inside the courthouse — and not on the front steps of the courthouse a

New USPTO Study Shows Rapid Growth, Regional Spread of AI-Based Patenting

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released a study entitled "Inventing AI", which highlights the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI)-based patent applications in the U.S. over the past few decades.

Proposed Definition of “Habitat”: New Ground for Endangered Species Act Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (together, the “Services”) recently issued a proposed rule adding a definition of “habitat” to the regulations implementing Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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