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The Number One Rule in Product Liability Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Product liability is based in “tort” law, along with legal claims like intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Torts are wrongful acts that cause injury to another person. Product liability claims can be based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty......

Best Interest Standard of Care for Advisors #35

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Broker-dealers and investment advisers are now governed by a best interest standard of care. Those standards are based largely on the same fiduciary principles that are incorporated into the ERISA prudent man standard.

Bioethics in a Pandemic: Final Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Earlier this month, the National Academies Committee on Equitable Allocation of Vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus released its Final Framework to guide US distribution and administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, once available.

Single Use of Racial Epithet by Coworker Insufficient for Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The one-time use of a racial epithet by a coworker was not enough to sustain a hostile work environment suit brought by a former employee of a district attorney’s office, a California appellate court has ruled....

Cram-Up Chapter 11 Plans: Reinstatement and Indubitable Equivalence

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

"Cramdown" chapter 11 plans, under which a bankruptcy court confirms a plan over the objection of a class of creditors, are relatively common. Less common are the subset of cramdown plans known as "cram-up" chapter 11 plans.

Italy’s Simplification Decree Introduces Measures to Facilitate Company Recapitalization

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The provisions aim to help Italian companies overcome a lack of liquidity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilitation of capital increases - Law Decree no. 76 of 16 July 2020 (the Simplification Decree), converted with amendments by Law no.

DHS Issues Interim Final Rule Defining Key Practices for Adjudicating H-1B Third-Party Placement Petitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its interim final rule, “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program,” which will become effective December 7, 2020. This rule brings clarity to prior U.S.

All you need is just a little patience

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

I always talk about my open-door policy with financial advisors and third party advisors where I will help these plan providers out without me actively seeking their business.

Too Much Chatter: The Challenges of Collecting and Reviewing Chat Messages

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Chat data is a large component of business operations today, especially with the increase in the remote workforce.

COVID-19: UK Insolvency Reform - Scrutiny of Administration Pre-Pack Sales

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - On 8 October 2020, the UK Government's Insolvency Service issued a report on the state of pre-pack sales following the administration of insolvent UK companies (Pre-Pack Sales) and published draft regulations to require enhanced scrutiny of Pre-Pack Sales to connected parties

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