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Supreme Court Cert Denial Closes Book on Storied VARA Dispute

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

As you may recall from our prior posts regarding the advisory jury verdict and subsequent district court ruling in the 5Pointz litigation (Cohen et al v. G&M Realty LP et al.), in 2018, Judge Block in the U.S.

Game Plan: Who Is On Your Estate Planning Team Roster?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Estate planning is a team effort and the lineup of individuals and professionals that you choose for your team roster will determine the integrity of your plan for years to come.

Screening for COVID-19? Update Your Protocol!

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Employers screening for COVID-19 should consider updating their screening and other protocols following new guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and a new study on how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces....

The Importance of Regular Check-ups for a Healthy Estate Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

After creating and implementing a plan for your estate, it is important to regularly revisit your plan to ensure that it is still reflective of your values and goals for passing along your legacy.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) control in the United Kingdom

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

The UK has become one of the latest in a line of countries around the world to tighten FDI screening rules in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislative changes that were passed recently affect the rules in two respects.

An Overview of the ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement and Protocol

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

On October 23, 2020, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) published (1) the ISDA 2020 IBOR Fallbacks Protocol (the “Protocol”) and (2) a supplement to the 2006 ISDA Definitions that adds new IBOR Fallbacks (the “Supplement”)....

CO Revises Regulations for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

The Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators has revised its regulations for mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies, with the revised rules set to take effect on January 1, 2021....

Court Enforces LLC Agreement’s “Naked” Expulsion Clause

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Don’t Miss the 2020 LLC Institute Virtual Meeting! It’s that time of year again, when leading experts and practitioners in the field of closely held business entities gather for the LLC Institute’s spectacular CLE program.

US P2P activity falls, but activity in Europe perseveres

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Private equity-backed takeovers of listed companies in Western Europe have enjoyed several strong years, with deal value rising year on year from 2013 to reach a total of US$38.8 billion in 2019.

California Appellate Court Affirms Preliminary Injunction Requiring Uber and Lyft to Reclassify California Drivers as Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

On October 22, 2020, a California appellate court affirmed a preliminary injunction requiring Uber and Lyft to reclassify California drivers from independent contractors to employees and to comply with the California Labor Code, the Unemployment Insurance Code, and the Industrial Welfare Commissi

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