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J&F – The SEC Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Today, I continue a multi-part exploration of one world’s largest anti-corruption enforcement actions, the J&F Investimentos SA (J&F) matter. It involved huge fines and penalties in both Brazil and the United States.

California Property Taxes: Major Changes May Be Coming

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

California real estate investors and other stakeholders need to pay close attention to Proposition 15, The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2020 (a.k.a. the “split-roll” initiative).

Secrecy Is a Necessary, but Not Sufficient, Condition of Alleging Information Is “Trade Secret”: a Court Rules Information Must Confer a Competitive Business Advantage to Receive Statutory Trade Secret Protection Under DTSA

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

In Payward, Inc. v. Runyon, Case No. 20-cv-02130-MMC, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, ruling that information alleged to be “secret” failed to qualify as a “trade secret” under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.

Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter - October 2020 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In response, Troutman Pepper developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge.

Three Common Mistakes That Hurt Whistleblower Hotline Performance

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Many organizations operate whistleblower hotlines with varying degrees of success. Regardless of how well your hotline performs, organizations typically make the same mistakes. If you correct one or more of these mistakes, your hotline could achieve a breakthrough in performance.

Massachusetts Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Expires and is Replaced by a More Limited CDC Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 17, 2020, the Baker-Polito administration allowed the Massachusetts moratorium on residential foreclosures and residential and small business evictions to expire.

PFAS Consumer Products Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by regulations regarding the presence of per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (“PFAS”) in their products.

A Closer Look at ISDA's New 2020 IBOR Fallbacks Protocol and Amendments to 2006 Definitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA) has published its long-awaited 2020 IBOR Fallbacks Protocol (the Protocol) and related Amendments to the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the Amendments).

SEC Adds Knowledgeable Issuer Employees to List of Accredited Investors in Private Placements

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Initially, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) definition of “accredited investor” under Rule 501 of Regulation D (Reg D) took a similar approach to Hess. The accredited investor definition focused on investor financial wherewithal.

Will Not Wearing A Helmet Affect My Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Mile for mile, motorcyclists and their passengers are 27 times more likely to be killed in an accident than those in traditional motor vehicles.  Motorcycles are less stable. That makes it harder for other drivers to see and offer very little protection in the event of a crash....

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