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PPP Loan Fraud Enforcement 2.0: Preparing For The Next Round Of Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

While the $525 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), enacted as part of the CARES Act, has undoubtedly helped millions of deserving businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also provided a unique opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of the government’s unprecedented largesse.

Hey Fintech, The Antitrust Division Is Watching You!

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

What You Need To Know: •The Antitrust Division is training its sights on fintech deals in which incumbents buy up “nascent competitors.” •If you’re on the buy-side considering a “nascent competitor” transaction, early antitrust advice can help avoid the overstatements your bankers love and that

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA States TSCA Section 21 Petition For Risk Management Rule Not Valid, Treats It As An APA Petition: In a letter dated July 28, 2020, the U.S.

State Financial Regulators Issue Ransomware Mitigation Tool

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On October 13, 2020, state financial regulators in partnership with the Bankers Electronic Crimes Taskforce and the U.S. Secret Service, released the Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT) to help financial institutions mitigate the risks of ransomware....

[Audio] Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 107: Listen and Learn -- Assumption of Risk (Torts)

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we have another episode in our "Listen and Learn" series, where we review substantive areas of the law that you're likely to encounter on the bar exam. This time, we're looking at assumption of risk as a defense to negligence in Tort law.

[Audio] Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 266: Preparing for Virtual OCI (w/Sadie Jones)

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about how the OCI process will be different this year and what to do to prepare for upcoming virtual interviews.

[Video] Innovation in Compliance - Empowering Adversary Intelligence with Luke Wilson

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Tom Fox welcomes Luke Wilson to the Innovation In Compliance show. Luke is the Vice President of Intelligence at 4iQ. He has extensive experience in cyber threat analysis and counter-terrorism, having worked with the federal government for many years.

[Video] 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program - The Corporate Controller and Business Ventures

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

One area not often considered by the CCO as a key part of any compliance regime is the Corporate Controller.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: October 20, 2020-the Child Labor edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. Oil turns to M&A to survive. (NYT) 2. Former Iranian CEO Sentenced for Sanctions Violations. (WSJ) 3. Chocolate and child labor? (WSJ) 4. D&I would add $$$ to US economy. (Houston Chronicle)...

Message from the Managing Partner - Embracing the “New Dynamic”

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown, restricted movement orders, social distancing rules and the switch to working from home adopted by many organisations in Malaysia as well as the rest of the world has caused many to rethink the way we do business.

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