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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19 (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 19, 2020, Fannie Mae in updates to Lender Letter 2020-03 and Lender Letter 2020-04, as well as Freddie Mac in Bulletin 2020-40, extended certain loan origination flexibilities due to COVID-19 from October 31, 2020, to November 30, 2020....

SEC Adopts Comprehensive Funds of Funds Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a new rule, Rule 12d1-4, designed to provide a consistent and comprehensive framework governing a registered fund’s ability to invest in another registered fund (a “fund of funds” arrangement).

COVID-19: Whatever Happened to OSHA?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

From the early days of the pandemic, we’ve covered the importance of having an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan based on existing OSHA Guidance.

CEQA Amended to Expedite Transit and Sustainable Transportation Projects

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Governor Newsom recently signed into law Senate Bill 288 (the “Sustainable Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Act”), which will temporarily add new exemptions to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statute.

Federal Circuit Review - Issue 278

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

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IRS Releases Guidance on the Transition From LIBOR

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

The IRS recently released helpful guidance in Revenue Procedure 2020-44 to assist the market’s transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) to alternative reference rates. LIBOR is set to be phased out after the end of 2021....

Real Estate Development in the Time of Coronavirus: Massachusetts – Update – October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

NEW GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HOUSING PROPOSALS - The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) recently issued guidance for municipalities regarding housing development.

Conagra Slips Away from Parkay Oil Spray Serving Size Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Conagra Brands recently emerged victorious when Judge William H. Orrick of the U.S.

USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective October 19; Planned Premium Processing Expansions Remain Pending

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 16th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it was increasing the fee for Premium Processing, effective almost immediately. Current Changes - In accordance with the accordance with the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L.

Heads-Up for the Compensation Committee: ISS Issues FAQs on COVID-19-Related Pay Decisions – Provides Roadmap for CD&A Disclosures

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

As the 2021 proxy season approaches, compensation committees are actively assessing the unique challenges they face in making short- and long-term executive compensation decisions amidst the ongoing pandemic.

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