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Protect Your Investment: EPA Changes Standard To Qualify For Liability Safe-Harbors

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

In December 30, 2013, the EPA approved the use of a new ASTM Phase I environmental site assessment standard, E1527-13 (“2013 Standard”), in order to satisfy the CERCLA “all appropriate inquires” rule and qualify for certain liability defenses, such...

California’s New LLC Law: Next Steps for California LLCs

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

On January 1, 2014, California’s Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act (Old Act) was superseded by the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (New Act). The New Act includes a number of substantive changes that may adversely...

Maine Legislators Take Aim At "Offshore Tax Havens"

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

Maine legislators have introduced legislation (LD 1120) to “close offshore tax loopholes.” The U.S. Public Interest Research Group’s report, "Closing the Billion Dollar Loophole," estimates that Maine could save $14 million over a two year budget...

Ontario Government Posts Proposed Amendment to the 10% Rule for Consultation

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

The Ontario government has posted for public consultation a proposed exemption to the 10% rule which applies to investments of Ontario pension plans. Comments are due by February 18, 2014....

The Restaurateur’s Dilemma: Should Owners Force Chefs To Sign Ndas?

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

Should restaurateurs wonder each time they hire someone: Will this person steal their recipes — the bread and butter of their business?...
By: Orrick - Trade Secrets Group

What Happens in Vegas . . . May Be Protected FMLA Leave

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

On January 28, 2014, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a district court and found that an employee’s trip to Las Vegas with her terminally-ill mother qualified as leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). See Ballard v....

California Department Of Fish And Wildlife Recommends Against Listing The Gray Wolf

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

Yesterday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) recommended that the California Fish and Game Commission not list the gray wolf as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. Following a yearlong review, DFW determined...

FIO Focus, Issue No. 46: Congressional Hearing on the FIO's Modernization Report 02.06.14

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

Devoted to exploring the progress of the modernization of the insurance industry, FIO Focus provides information and insights about the organizations and issues that are driving change and influencing the future of the industry. Congressional...

Private Company M&A Brokers Don’t Need to Register With the SEC as Broker-Dealers

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

On January 31, 2014, the SEC issued a ground-breaking no-action letter, taking the position that a financial intermediary that limits its business activity to advising privately held companies in M&A transactions need not register as a broker-dealer....

Medical Malpractice Liability: Kazakhstan Law and Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/02/14

Liability for medical malpractice in Kazakhstan remains poorly regulated. The Kazakhstan healthcare system has recently undergone a crucial transformation, with pending reforms designed to improve the quality of medical services by promoting...

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