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Great Lakes Offshore Wind: Permitting and Contracting Considerations

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

As part of its October 15, 2020 Order regarding how New York State will reach the goal of 70 percent renewable energy consumption by 2030 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”), the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) – in a move that got little attention

Florida's Minimum Wage Rate Increases January 1, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Effective January 1, 2021, Florida's minimum wage rate will increase from $8.56 per hour to $8.65 per hour. The increase is calculated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and is based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the South Region....

Nissan Becomes Most Recent Target of CFPB Ire: Auto Finance Company Enters into $4 Million Consent Order for Alleged Unlawful Repossession Acts

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On October 13, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) announced that it entered into a consent order (the “Order”) with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (“Nissan”) to resolve allegations that the auto finance company violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act (the “Act

Energy & Infrastructure Insight – Autumn 2020 – Issue 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

We are pleased to publish the Third Edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of the current issues facing the energy and infrastructure sectors across the globe.

ISS Publishes Proposed Benchmark Policy Changes for 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On October 14, 2020, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) published for comment its proposed voting policy changes for the 2021 proxy season. If adopted, these policy changes would generally apply to meetings that are held on or after February 1, 2021....

COVID-19 Labor & Employment Litigation Tracker (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Since March 12, there have been 937 lawsuits (including 96 class actions) filed against employers due to alleged labor and employment violations related to the coronavirus....
By: Littler

Proposed Changes to NYSE Shareholder Approval Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On October 6, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) filed a proposed rule amendment in order to seek approval to amend certain of the shareholder approval requirements set forth in Section 312 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.  Paragraphs (b) and (c) of Section 312 require NYSE-listed compa

Ensuing Loss Clause Does Not Create Coverage for “Collapse” Inseparable from Damage Caused by Excluded Perils

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

     In Jowite Limited Partnership v. Federal Insurance Company, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued a rare opinion addressing whether “collapse” is a covered “ensuing loss” under an all-risks insurance policy without a specific collapse coverage.  Case No.

PA Federal Court Upholds Private Right of Action under the PA Medical Marijuana Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Earlier this month, in the case of Hudnell v.

California Announces 2021 Increase in Compensation Rate for Computer Professional Exemption

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

As of January 1, 2021, California employers must ensure that compensation rates for computer professionals meet the updated salary thresholds.

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