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House To Vote on 90-day SGR Fix

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

The House will vote on a 90-day sustainable growth rate (SGR) “fix” this week. This will defer dealing with a permanent SGR fix to March. It is not yet clear what the “pay for” will be....
By: King & Spalding

PA Tax Law News -- December 2013: PA Issues On Appeal - Sales and Use Tax (Part 1)

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

In our last issue of PA Tax Law News, we provided a list of arguments raised in Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income Tax, Capital Stock Tax and Franchise Tax appeals recently filed with the Commonwealth Court. The purpose of this was to apprise readers...

CFPB Amends Examination Procedures to Incorporate Amendments to Mortgage Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

The CFPB issued updates to its examination procedures for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Lending Act to reflect recent amendments to Regulation X and Z, the implementing regulations. For example, the “Timely Payments”...

Solar Energy Opportunities in Mexico

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

The sun is shining, literally and figuratively, on the energy industry in Mexico as solar energy opportunities are on the rise. While Mexico is all set to allow oil extraction by foreign companies, it is also attracting investors to a much cleaner...

Oral Transfer Of An Immovable Is Established In Louisiana

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

In Louisiana, in order to have a valid oral transfer of immovable property under Civil Code Art. 1839, two requirements must be met: Delivery must be actual—physical possession must be in the transferee who claims title, and......

What Is The Difference Between A Felony And A Misdemeanor?

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you are in serious trouble and you need to consult with an experienced attorney. Individuals who break state laws are charged with either a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the type of...

What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been – The Bilfinger FCPA Settlement

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

Earlier this week the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had resolved an ongoing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) with German entity Bilfinger SE (Bilfinger). This case involved the same background facts and events as the Willbros corporate...

Alabama's New Sales Tax Exemption Procedure For Contractors And Subcontractors Beginning On January 1, 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

The Alabama legislature recently passed Act 2013-205 granting the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) the authority to issue certifications of exemption to contractors for work on certain governmental construction projects. Beginning on January 1,...

BB&K Police Bulletin: Use of Deadly Force: Officers’ Pre-Shooting Conduct Included in the Totality of Circumstances Test Surrounding Use of Deadly Force

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

Overview: Deputies shot and killed Shane Hayes inside his home. His daughter filed suit against the deputies and the county for excessive force, Fourth Amendment violations, negligent wrongful death and claims against the county in addition to her...

Repeal of Third Party Harassment - Are Employers Safe from Claims?

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/12/13

As part of its UK Employment Law Review in 2012, the UK Government announced that it intended to remove the third-party harassment liability provision from section 40(2) of the Equality Act 2010. This provision was repealed on 1 October 2013. This...

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