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No More “Quickie Elections”: NLRB’s New Election Procedures Delayed Until May 31

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

Beginning May 31, 2020, the time from petition to union election is slated to double, creating new opportunities for employers. As mentioned in our December 2019 article, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), via rulemaking, issued several...

Governor Abbott Broadens Restrictions for Out-of-State Travelers, But Blocks Release of Inmates Accused of Violent Crimes

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued Executive Orders requiring airborne incoming passengers from the New York Tri-State Area, the states of California, Louisiana (all forms of travel), and Washington, and the cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit,...

Department Of Justice Defends Compliance Program While Hiring Additional Prosecutors

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

Recent developments show that, while the Department of Justice (DOJ) is willing to offer incentives for cooperation with criminal antitrust investigations, it also is increasing the resources to root out and uncover misconduct and criminality. This...

New Contracting Authorities and Preferences Established Under the CARES Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) creates several new contracting authorities that will present new business opportunities to firms offering COVID-19-related supplies and services. In some cases, the CARES Act also...

COVID-19 Issues For Unionized Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption for U.S. businesses of every size and in every industry. As state and local governments have ordered companies to cease nonessential operations and directed consumers to quarantine, isolate or...

CARES Act Grant Programs: Searching for Opportunity in the Coronavirus Relief Effort

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” or “the Act”) is a $2.2 trillion legislative package designed to stabilize the United States’ economy as the country deals with the novel coronavirus COVID-19....

Patents, trademarks and the COVID-19 stimulus bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

The historic $2 trillion coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill has been widely reported on and discussed by the media. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) is focused, of course, on providing economic relief for Americans...

Looking Ahead to New Perspectives in Pharmacy Investing: 5 Key Points

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

While the market for middle market investments in pharmacy providers has leveled off, there are plenty of big pharma pain points that leave the door open for new solutions and growth in the industry....
By: McGuireWoods LLP

FDA Eases Regulations On Face Masks And Respirators During COVID-19 Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

On March 25, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a detail-rich guidance about its “Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency” with the stated intent to help...

COVID-19 And Government Contracting Best Practices: Part 1 – Excusable Delay Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/20

Government contractors are already feeling the effects of the pandemic. Breakdowns in the global supply chain, labor shortages, and regional lock downs are already delaying federal projects across the country and around the world. These are...

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