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The 135th Ohio General Assembly Sends Revised Bills, HB 8 and HB 206, to Governor DeWine for Signing

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The 135th General Assembly finished yesterday with both houses enacting two pieces of legislation of primary interest to boards of education and their administrators, HB 8 and HB 206.

2025: New Year, New Laws for California Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

A slew of new California employment laws were passed in 2024, many late in the year, and these new laws mandate changes to employer practices and policies, including updates to employee handbooks, as well as protocols, employment applications, job postings and job descriptions and related documen

Potential Ramifications of a Government Shutdown for the SEC

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

If U.S. congressional leaders are unable to pass legislation for continued government funding, it is expected that much of the federal government, including the U.S.

Ohio Court of Appeal Addresses Whether Gathering and Transportation Are Separate and Distinct Post-Production Activities

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Marcellus Shale play, one issue remains constant: the ongoing debate over the deduction of post-production costs.

Beware Minimum Wage Increases Throughout California In 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As we head into the new year, employers must continue to monitor minimum wages at the state and local level. California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2025 to $16.50. In addition, the minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2025 (and again in July) for several municipalities.

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million to Resolve Investigations into Alleged Role in OxyContin Crisis

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

McKinsey & Company, Inc., has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) to resolve a federal criminal investigation into its advice to Purdue Pharma L.P.

Cal/OSHA’s First Willful Heat Violation Citation Highlights Heat Illness Prevention Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Cal/OSHA announced in a press release on December 12, 2024, that it had issued its first willful heat violation citation, highlighting its increased emphasis on heat illness prevention.

Cyber Risks and Insurance 2025 Forecast

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As we prepare to close the books on another eventful year in the cyber and privacy space, Wiley’s cyber insurance team is already making predictions for 2025. Q: So, let’s get right into it – based on your experience this year, what do you think is in store on the ransomware front in 2025?

CFPB Finalizes Rule on Residential PACE Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its final rule implementing Section 307 of the 2018 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA) and amending Regulation Z to address how the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) applies to Residentia

3 things that will make an employer's case go down to defeat

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Mayday! Mayday! Lately I’ve written about some court decisions that were good for employers. (See here and here.) The reason the outcomes were good is that the employers did the right things before their cases even got to court.

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