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The Seventh Circuit Joins The Second And Fifth Circuits In Holding That 28 USC § 1782(a) Does Not Apply To Private International Arbitration

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

In our recent post, we have discussed the split in the federal appeals courts over whether a private international arbitration constitutes a “foreign or international tribunal” within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a), which authorizes U.S.

Do You Really Need A Non-Compete For Your Receptionist?

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

It’s not uncommon for businesses to develop forms of non-compete and non-solicit restrictions and then roll them out across most or all of the workforce.

California Propositions Employers Should Be Watching In Upcoming Election

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

California voters will decide on several important propositions in the upcoming November election, including three employment law issues that could have far-ranging implications for California employers and businesses......

FinCEN Clarifies FBAR Deadline Confusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

On October 14, 2020, FinCEN posted an incorrect message on its Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) E-Filing website. The message incorrectly stated there was a new filing extension until December 31, 2020, for all filers of Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARs)......

SEC Updates Regulatory Framework For Fund Of Funds Arrangements, But Private Funds Remain Subject To Limits On Purchases Of Investment Company Shares

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

What You Need To Know: •The SEC’s updates to the regulatory framework for fund of funds arrangements will be helpful to registered investment companies. •Private funds will not be afforded additional flexibility to invest in registered investment companies under the harmonized regime......

Public Officials' New Social Media Open Meeting Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

California's AB 992 Analyzed in PublicCEO by BB&K's HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado - Clicking the “like” button has become second nature.

ITC Finds That Glass Containers From China Do Not Injure U.S. Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

The U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) found on October 20, 2020 that glass containers from China do not injure the U.S. industry, and thus made a negative determination in the final phase of the antidumping duty (“AD”) investigation.

A Cautionary Tale About Same Race Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

A Black employee complains to Human Resources that her supervisor has directed racial slurs at her. The supervisor is Black too. Is this a defense to liability for the employer under Title VII? Hardly. The Eighth Circuit considered this issue in Ross v. Douglas County, Nebraska.

Study Finds Surge In Misuse Of Fentanyl, Heroin And Nonprescribed Opioids During COVID-19 Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

According to a new Quest Diagnostics Health Trends study published on October 8, 2020, the misuse of fentanyl, heroin and nonprescribed opioids has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

K&L Gates Triage: COVID-19: State and Federal Developments in the Regulation of Long-Term Care Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/10/20

In this week’s episode, Myla Reizen and Jackie Hoffman discuss recent developments on the state and federal level related to the operation of long-term care facilities in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.

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