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[Video] Great Women in Compliance - Episode 81- Andrea Falcione, Part 1-Documentation: Codes of Conduct

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The Code of Conduct is kind of a big deal in any Compliance program. It has been referred to as the cornerstone of a Compliance program and for that reason, it’s important to get it right.

[Video] Compliance into the Weeds: The Goldman Sachs FCPA Enforcement Action

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: October 28, 2020-the Howard Jarvis edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. CFOs brace for more trade disruptions. (WSJ) 2. DOJ may block Visa purchase of Plaid. (WSJ) 3. The ghost of Howard Jarvis is flipping out. (NYT) 4. Can AirBnB get rid of its Animal House problem? (NYT)...

The Spanish data protection authority updates its “Guide on the use of cookies” establishing new obligations to be fulfilled by companies before October 31

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On July 28, 2020, the Spanish data protection authority- La Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) - published the latest update of the "Guide on the use of cookies" (from now on the Guide) replacing its previous version, which had been issued on November 12, 2019....

Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuits Are About to Become More Expensive in California

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1947 into law. Effective January 1, 2021, AB 1947 will, among other things, authorize courts to award attorneys’ fees to whistleblowers who prevail against employers under Labor Code section 1102.5.

Lawyer’s Advocacy in Arbitrations: No. 5 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

This post is a continuation of the Top 10 most horrible, terrible, no good, “bang your head against the door” mistakes that I have seen lawyers make before, during, and after arbitrations in which I served as the arbitrator.

Remaining Vigilant: Hurricane Planning in the Construction Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Complicated by an unprecedented global pandemic, businesses in Florida’s construction industry have been further burdened by the anticipated challenges of an active 2020 hurricane season.

The Dirty Secret About Doing Business in 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

The sudden and unexpected interruption in global commerce caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on every industry in the United States. No one, with the possible exception of Jeff Bezos, has remained insulated from the ill effects of the quarantine and forced economic shutdown.

New York State Releases First Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

As we previously reported, New York State’s Paid Sick Leave law (“NYSPSL”) went into effect on September 30, 2020. While employees are not permitted to take sick leave under NYSPSL until January 1, 2021, many questions remain regarding employers’ obligations under the law.

Federal Highway Construction Funding Extended for Another Year Without Long-Term Plan in Place

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

One of the key refrains of national politics recently has been that we need to address, repair, and replace aging infrastructure. Of course, this leads to the core problem of funding as the amount of infrastructure construction and maintenance currently needed in the U.S. is staggering.

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