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KB Toys: Don’t Play with Clouded Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

In a recent decision by the influential Third Circuit Court of Appeals, In re KB Toys Inc., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 23083 at *17 (3d Cir. Nov. 15, 2013), the Court decided that “the cloud on the claim” stemming from a preferential payment made to the...

FINRA gives member firms a thumbs up on suitability rule compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to interpret Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Regulatory Notice 13-31, which provides practical advice to member firms about how FINRA will be examining for compliance with the...

Affordable Care Act Checkup: 2014 Payroll

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

This past summer, the Obama administration decided to delay the “employer shared responsibility” portion (also known as the “employer mandate” or “pay or play mandate”) of the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) for one year until January 1, 2015. This...

Incidents of Race-Based Bullying Highlight Need for Prompt and Effective Responses by Educational Institutions

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Educational institutions are advised to audit their procedures for investigating and responding to race-based conduct in light of recent news reports about incidents of bullying, hazing, and racial harassment. Today, media reports indicated that...

FDIC Guidance on Deposit Advance Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

On November 21, the FDIC issued final supervisory guidance to FDIC-supervised financial institutions with respect to the risks imposed by certain deposit advance products. The FDIC encourages banks to: (i) continue to offer these products, consistent...

Recent Changes On The Renewable Energy Sector Introduced Under Royal Decree-Law 9/2013, Of 12 July

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Royal Decree-Law 9/2013, of 12 July, adopting urgent measures in order to ensure financial stability of the electricity system (hereinafter, “RD-L 9/2013”) was published in the Official Spanish Gazette (“BOE”) on 13 July 2013. FRAMEWORK FOR THE...

Global Connection - November 2013: Entering the U.S. Franchise Market: a Summary of Legal Considerations

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Franchisors that have developed successful programs in their home countries will frequently consider expansion opportunities in other countries. In the past, the U.S. was not necessarily an attractive venue in light of the high degree of regulation...

COP 19 – Day 11 of the Conference

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Introduction - The focus of Thursday’s high-level ministerial discussions turned to the Durban Platform and sought to capitalise on the common ground that was established yesterday in the AWG-DP....
By: Reed Smith

Health Care Reform Update -- November 25, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; and Hearings and Mark-Ups Scheduled. Excerpt from Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -...

Recaps from Proskauer’s 18th Annual Trick or Treat Tax Exempt Seminar

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/11/13

Proskauer’s 18th Annual Trick or Treat Seminar was held on Thursday, October 31. The Seminar discussed: - Statutory Authority of New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau - Proposed Revisions to New York’s’ Not-for-Profit Corporation...

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