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Black law grads trail in employment overall and in bar-passage-required jobs, new NALP report finds

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20


Buchalter COVID-19 Client Alert: CFPB Issues Rule Extending the “GSE Patch”

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

On October 20, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule extending the Government Sponsored Enterprise “GSE Patch”, which was set to expire on January 10, 2021.

Navigating Life's Twists and Turns

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

I recently met with two brothers whose sister had died suddenly. Still dealing with their grief, the brothers were further confused by the probate process and how their sister’s estate would ultimately be distributed to them.

ERISA/Cybersecurity Considerations in the COVID Age

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

“Because that’s where the money is,” was the famous quote fictitiously attributed to Willie Sutton when asked why he robbed banks. Given the trillions of dollars held by employee benefit plans, these plans are prime targets for cybercriminals.

New Guidance on New York Paid Sick Leave Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

On the evening of Oct. 19, 2020, New York State released long-anticipated guidance on the state's new Paid Sick Leave Law, or "PSL." The new law is not limited to coronavirus-related situations.

Knowing when to tell your client no and discussing other ethical dilemmas

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20


Steam Electric Power Plant/Clean Water Act: U.S. EPA Environmental Appeals Board Addresses Challenge to NPDES Permit

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Environmental Appeals Board (“EAB”) addressed in a September 30th Opinion a challenge to a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permit renewal issued by Region 9 of EPA to the Arizona Public Service Com

Update on Cannabis Reform Introduced as a Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

On September 28, 2020, House democrats released an updated version of the Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act) to address needs that have developed since its introduction on May 15, 2020.

First-ever ABA Giving Day addresses COVID-19 and racial justice

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20


Reminder: Federal Communications Commission - November Filings

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below: Form 499-Q: Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Providers of interstate and international telecommunications, including, but not limited to, VoIP providers, that are required to contribute to federal unive

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