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Texas Rules of Civil Procedure – 2020 Changes to the Discovery and Service Rules?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

In addition to its twenty-seven emergency orders regarding the Covid-19 state of ‎disaster, the Texas Supreme Court has issued a number of administrative orders this year ‎promulgating amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.‎1 The new rules generally affect ‎both the Discovery2 and Serv

TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker: October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).

The Final Stage in the Implementation of Quebec’s New Environmental Authorization Framework

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

On September 2, 2020, the Government of Quebec published several regulations relating to its environmental authorization framework.

Pandemic-Based E-Verify TNC Temporary Extensions To End

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/10/20

E-Verify will no longer allow extensions for addressing Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) beginning November 5, 2020.

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.

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