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Update: The Corporate Transparency Act Put On Hold

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As an update to our post on the Corporate Transparency Act, on December 3, 2024, a federal district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction pertaining to the Corporate Transparency Act in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland.

Legal-Ease: Common Questions Surrounding Durable Powers of Attorney

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Dear Jonathan: Can you please explain what the difference is between a financial durable power of attorney and a health care durable power of attorney....
By: Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Driving Success: Critical Factors in Transformation and Operational Excellence Programme

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As companies look to scale and drive performance improvement, there are critical factors that need to be addressed to ensure transformations thrive and operational excellence initiatives succeed.

Navigating the Unknown: Unveiling the Secrets of Superior Knowledge Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In H&L Contracting, LLC, ASBCA Nol. 63695 (November 21, 2024), the contractor sought to recover for cost overruns it incurred in connection with a dredging contract.

Trademark Scams 101: Common Signs of Scams and How to Avoid Them

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Scams related to U.S. trademark filings are becoming more common and sophisticated, making these scams increasingly difficult for trademark owners to identify....
By: Jones Day

Top 6 Legal Marketing Trends That Defined 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

With 2024 coming to an end, it’s the perfect moment to look back at the legal marketing trends that defined the year. From the rapid adoption of AI to the continued dominance of video content, these trends not only defined 2024, but also set the stage for what’s to come in 2025.

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "Agricultural Employees Given Another Reason to Use Sick Leave"

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the twelfth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me twelve drummers drumming and SB 1105....

NY Court of Appeals Addresses Labor Law § 200 “Means and Methods” Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

For participants in New York’s construction industry, the distinction between possession of supervisory authority, on the one hand, and the exercise of that authority, on the other, may have significant implications for their liability exposure under the State’s Labor Law statutes. In Ruisech v.

Here We Go Again? Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will likely impact processing of immigration cases....

Labor Department Withdraws Onerous 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule: 5 Practical Tips for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

If you take the tip credit for employees that receive gratuities, you’ll want to review your policies and practices in light of Monday’s game-changing announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

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