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Business Beware: Premise Liability in the Age of the COVID-19 Economic Restart

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

As the initial round of state and local “stay-at-home” and “shelter-in-place” orders expires, and businesses start to reopen, business owners should be aware of the potential liability they face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This potential...

Financial Stability Board Consults on Global Stablecoins

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

The Financial Stability Board has launched a consultation on global stablecoin arrangements. The consultation is in response to the G20 mandating the FSB to analyze potential regulatory issues posed by global stablecoins and to advise on multilateral...

Practical Steps to Reopen Your Virginia Workplace Following COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

As in every state, Virginia businesses and localities have struggled with reduced operations and complete shutdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.  With the Governor’s announcement that current restrictions are expected to end on May 14th,...

Blog: FAQ - Delaware Public Benefit Corporations

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

What is a Delaware public benefit corporation? A Delaware public benefit corporation (PBC) is a for-profit corporation intended to produce a public benefit and operate in a responsible and sustainable manner. A PBC must be managed in a way that...

North Carolina General Assembly — Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update May 2020 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

Governor Cooper signed House Bill 1043: 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act and Senate Bill 704: COVID-19 Recovery Act into law earlier this week. The pair of relief bills allocate $1.5 billion to schools, hospitals, small businesses, local governments, and...

[Video] JONES DAY PRESENTS® Digital Health: Current Trends and Legal Issues

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

The adoption of digital health technologies introduces a new range of efficiencies for health care delivery and marks a significant breakthrough in research and development capabilities for the life sciences industry. Jones Day's Alexis Gilroy,...

Health Canada Provides Update to Cannabis Licence Holders on Temporary COVID-19 Relief Measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

On April 30, 2020, Health Canada announced the extension of temporary relief measures, initially announced on March 24, 2020, for Canadian licence holders in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some new temporary relief and guidance....

FDA Releases Guidance Requiring Notification of Certain Medical Device Shortages Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

Medical supply shortages have been in the limelight since COVID-19 barreled into the U.S. and many manufacturers have been doing all they can to answer the call for more supplies. In response to this issue and recently passed legislation, the Food...

International Organization of Securities Commissions Highlights Cross-Border Issues in Sustainable Finance

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a final report on Sustainable Finance and the Role of Securities Regulators and IOSCO. The report underlines the negative impact on cross-border financial activities and the...

Reopening Oregon: Governor Brown Releases Details and Guidance for Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/05/20

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 – six weeks after Oregon Governor Brown announced a statewide “Stay Home” order – Governor Brown released details for Reopening Oregon over the coming weeks and months.  The Governor’s plan follows federal guidance and...

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