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Election Night 2020: What to Expect

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

The election process this November will, without a doubt, look different than in prior years.

EU Securities Authority Recommends Changes to EU Market Abuse Regulation

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a final report on the review of the Market Abuse Regulation....
By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

Virginia Companies Required to Update Handbooks and Workplace Policies: Pregnancy Discrimination Updates and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Effective October 29, 2020, Virginia employers must update their handbooks to reflect new state requirements regarding pregnancy discrimination, according to a recent law. The law adds posting requirements and is one of several state obligations recently introduced in Virginia.

CDC Guidance Expands “Close Contact”

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

On October 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) broadened the definition of “close contact” for purposes of COVID-19 contact tracing and quarantining requirements.

Risk Allocation in Merger Agreements in an Era of Increased Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Our antitrust practice is pleased to present a new report addressing the prevalence of risk-shifting provisions in merger agreements. As antitrust agencies continue to galvanize enforcement efforts, such provisions have emerged as a critical counterbalance to increased regulatory scrutiny.

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on the SEC's Modernized Auditor Independence Rules, FINRA Guidance on Cybersecurity Authentication and NAC Sanction Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize Auditor Independence Rules - On October 16, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments (the Amendments) to its long-standing auditor independence rules.

Jumbo Supermarket Will Pay $20,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Greenacres Grocery Lowered Manager’s Pay and Wrongfully Fired Her Because of Her Age, Federal Agency Charged - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

US Steps Up Actions Against Forced Labor as Congress Considers Further Measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

The US Government has taken action recently to step up enforcement against forced labor. As particular regions come under increased media scrutiny, the issue has renewed interest in Congress, which is considering several bills to enhance forced labor enforcement.

DOJ Charges Trump Fundraiser for Conspiring to Act as a Foreign Agent

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

As yet another example of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) increasing enforcement efforts with respect to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), DOJ recently unsealed a charge of conspiracy to violate FARA against political fundraiser Elliot Broidy....

Lockheed Martin to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Disability / Retaliation Discrimination Lawsuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/10/20

Aerospace Giant Refused to Reasonably Accommodate Employee with Disability, Federal Agency Charged - WASHINGTON – Lockheed Martin Corporation and Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations have agreed to pay $115,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the

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