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Best Practices For Addressing Negative Social Media Posts Caused By The COVID-19 Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the healthcare industry is understandably fraught with unease and uncertainty. This, coupled with the ubiquity of social media, creates challenges for healthcare providers facing public criticism.

USDA's 2020 Dietary Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an online-only first print of the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The 2020 Scientific Report has two unique features that are new from previous years.

FCA consults on a redemption notice-period model for authorised open-ended property funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

Scrutiny of illiquid assets and open-ended funds is a familiar theme; as is the context of these funds being forced to suspend dealings in times of stress, either to deal with the high volume of redemption requests (for instance following the June 2016 Brexit vote), or more recently to protect fu

New SIAC Rules: The Need For Refinement

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

Last month, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) started a review and revision of its 2016 Rules (the “2020 Review”).

Ninth Circuit Adopts “Far Simpler” Standard for Title IX Claims: Student’s Case May Proceed to Discovery When Alleged Facts Raise “Plausible Inference” That University Discriminated on Basis of Sex

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

Key Takeaways - - The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Schwake v. Arizona Board of Regents is the latest to highlight the need for fair process in college and university disciplinary proceedings involving sexual misconduct.

Mexico’s COVID-19 Traffic Light Monitoring System - August 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

As part of Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government of Mexico has established a biweekly traffic-light monitoring system with four criteria that Mexico’s states must meet before proceeding to the next phase of the country’s reopening plan.

The seismic shift after Schrems II: The future of cross border data flows for the energy and industrial sectors

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

If you transfer personal data from the EU/UK to countries which lack a so-called “adequacy” determination, like the US or India, or if your trusted service providers do, the Schrems II European Court decision has seismic significance - even if you do not rely on Privacy Shield.  On July 16, 2020

One Simple and Important Thing Arizona Employers Can Do to Insulate Themselves from Liability when Working with Independent Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

A recent Arizona law, A.R.S. § 23-1601, provides protections for Arizona employers who use independent contractors.

Foreclosure and Receiver Issues in the United States During COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

The following memorandum provides an overview of the responses of courts and local and state governments of certain jurisdictions in the United States, as well as of the United States federal government, to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Remote Successes: Finding Value in Working at Home

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/08/20

On the lookout for some positivity in a world of uncertainty and heartbreak, we recently asked our clients to share with us some of the positive benefits they and their firms have discovered working from home.  Their responses are both inspiring and instructive.

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