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Family Mortgages Come Under IRS Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

The IRS insists that i’s must be dotted and t’s crossed before the IRS will allow taxpayers to deduct mortgage interest on a “qualified residence.” If the formalities are not observed, the debtor may be denied a deduction while the creditor must...

Fourth Circuit Rules Temporary Impairment May Be a Disability Under the ADAAA

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

In late January, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held in Summers v. Altarum Institute Corp., No. 13-1645 (4th Cir. Jan. 23, 2014), that "a sufficiently severe temporary impairment may constitute a disability." This opinion is the...

2014 Labor And Employment Law Checklist

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

Each year, LP’s Labor & Employment Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope that you find this 2014 Labor and Employment Law...

Courtney Love Wins Twitter Libel Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

Courtney Love has prevailed in an alleged Twitter libel case, as a jury has determined that she didn't defame her former attorney on social media.

A Guide To Trusts - Trusts 101

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

It's useful to review some basic definition and functions of a trust. It may help you if one day you are asked to be a trustee or as you dive into your own estate planning. Some of these distinctions are artificial, but they will help you get a quick...

How Greater Regulation Will Lead to Islamic Finance Growth in Qatar

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

Qatar is set to further enhance financial markets regulation by developing a consistent risk-based regulatory framework. Governor H.E. Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani has announced a three-year strategic plan, which was jointly drafted by the Qatar...

Grand jury will investigate 1983 death of pro wrestler’s girlfriend

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

A Pennsylvania grand jury will investigate a 30-year-old cold case involving the death of former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka’s girlfriend.

Brown Act Amendment Now Requires Recordation of Actions Taken During Open Sessions

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

Senate Bill 751 amends Government Code section 54953 to require the legislative body of a local agency to publicly report any action taken and the vote or abstention on that action of each member present for the action. This requirement became...

Dodd-Frank: The Volcker Vortex

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

In its simplest form, the Dodd-Frank Act's Volcker Rule prohibits U.S. bank holding companies and their affiliates from engaging in "proprietary trading" and from sponsoring hedge funds and private equity funds. While the original idea was...

FFIEC Revises Items to Be Reported on Call Reports; Items Include Remittances and Websites Soliciting Deposits

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/01/14

On January 24, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced that it has approved several revisions to the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for implementation as of March 31, 2014, and March 31,...

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