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China’s New Consumer Protection Law: Dramatic Changes Ahead

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

On October 25, 2013, China’s President and Chairman of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping signed off on the long-expected revised Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests (the “New Consumer Law”), which is believed to be the first...

Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuits — Frequently asked Questions

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

If your relative dies in an accident, you may be able to sue the person or company who caused the accident for wrongful death. Georgia law sets forth a general framework for wrongful death compensation......

Lessons Learned From Celebrity Divorces

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

When celebrities divorce, the rumor mill gets busy. Celebrities may enjoy a glamorous lifestyle, but when divorcing, they deal with many of the same issues average people do. Here are some dos and don’ts we can learn from some divorcing stars....

CFPB Releases Annual Report On College Cards, Urges Disclosure Of Campus Marketing Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

On December 17, the CFPB released its annual report to Congress on college credit card agreements, prepared pursuant to the CARD Act. The report follows an inquiry launched earlier this year into financial products marketed to students....

CFPB extends diversity standards proposal comment period

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

The CFPB has extended the period for filing comments on its proposed policy statement establishing standards for assessing the diversity policies and practices of regulated entities relating to employment and contracting with third parties. The new...

Legislative Update Report No. 2013-23 -- Dec 13, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

In This Article: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and Yukon....

Senator Baucus Proposes New Regime for Energy Tax Incentives

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

On December 18, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., released a discussion draft of legislation that aims to reform U.S. energy tax incentives. The proposed energy tax incentives are a simpler set of incentives to promote cleaner...

US federal courts take limited review of parties’ challenges to arbitrators

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

Challenges to arbitrator appointments have become a hot topic in international arbitration, having arisen in several high-profile international arbitrations this year. Mimicking some of the cases arising in the international arena, two recent...

FFIEC Releases Social Media Guidance for Financial Institutions

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued guidance for financial institutions’ use of social. According to the FFIEC, the guidance is advice and does not enforce any new obligations on financial institutions....

Draft Of Model Silica Sand Mining Regulations Released By Minnesota Environmental Quality Board

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/13

On December 13, the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) - in collaboration with several other state agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) - released a revised...

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