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FinCEN and FRB Finalize Rule Amending Definitions in the Bank Secrecy Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

FinCEN and the FRB issued a final rule largely adopting their 2012 proposal to amend the definitions of “funds transfer” and “transmittal of funds” under regulations implementing the Bank Secrecy Act. ....

Supreme Court of Canada Modifies Preferability Inquiry in Class Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

In a decision that will affect class proceedings throughout Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada today set out a new approach for the certification of class actions. Specifically, the Supreme Court changed the analysis used to determine whether a...

Is It Legal to Bet on a Poker Game?

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Since the early 1990s, gambling laws have been in a constant state of flux, leaving poker players scratching their heads. Legislation at both the state and federal level highly regulate the activity. But under current law, is it legal to bet on a poker game?......



The Financial Report - Volume 2, No. 22 • December 12, 2013 (Global)

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

OSC to hold derivatives reporting seminar. The Ontario Securities Commission announced that it will hold a seminar on January 15, 2014, on the reporting requirements under the new Derivatives Trade Repositories and Data Reporting rule. OSC press...

Beware of EB-5 Investor Scam

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a warning regarding scams associated with the EB-5 investor visa. According to USCIS, scammers target foreign nationals who are seeking to become permanent lawful residents under the...

100 Percent Tax Exemption for Gain on Certain Qualified Small Business Stock Expiring at Year End

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

In January 2013, Congress enacted legislation that could provide certain investors who acquire qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) before the end of 2013 with a significant tax benefit. In effect, the gains realized from the sale or exchange of...

On the Fifth Day of Privacy, the SEC Gave to Me…..

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Sing it with me now….. FIVE GOLDEN RULES! As public companies prepare for the New Year and the start of yet another annual reporting season, it is the perfect time to reflect on our 2013 prediction that the SEC would require greater disclosure...

Employment Law 101: Holiday Parties

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Who, What, Why . . . Who does it apply to: This one is pretty straight forward. It applies to all employers contemplating any type of holiday gathering for its staff. What are the legal issues: Holiday parties potentially implicate a variety of...

License Suspensions: One Way Not to Get Your Driving Privileges Back

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Many New Jersey citizens depend on their cars for nearly every daily task in their lives, from driving to work to picking the kids up at school. For a variety of reasons, many have also received license suspensions at various points in their driving...

Ninth Circuit Mesothelioma Litigation Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/12/13

Recent action by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit should provide a cautionary tale to attorneys who litigate mesothelioma cases on behalf of plaintiffs throughout California, Oregon and Washington states. In November 2012, a...

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