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No Fair Work Act for Foreign Rig Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Earlier this month, the Federal Court in Western Australia dismissed an application made by the Fair Work Ombudsman, alleging contravention of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) by several foreign and Australian-based corporations involved...

Bill n°61: Solution to Amounts Paid Unjustly in the Construction Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

After the revelations of corruption and collusion in the awarding of public contracts in the construction industry, most notably heard at the Charbonneau inquiry, the Government of Quebec announced its intention to table a bill designed to facilitate...

House member questions CFPB auto fair lending guidance cost impact

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

The CFPB’s auto fair lending guidance continues to draw criticism from members of Congress, most recently from Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, a member of the House Financial Service Committee. In a November 15 letter to Director Cordray, Mr....

China to Boost Cross-Border E-Commerce

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

On Aug. 29, 2013, the Ministry of Commerce (the "MOFCOM"), in collaboration with eight other ministries and departments, released an "Opinion on Implementing Relevant Policies for Supporting Trans-boundary E-commerce Retail Exports"...

You Can’t Slide Away from the Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Fueled by the desire to have the latest Coach bag at no cost, you decided to swipe one from an unsuspecting person’s car at your local gas station. While you may have acquired the latest fashionable handbag, you also have committed a crime known as...

Financial Services Law -- Nov 21, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Bank Can Be Liable Under California Law for Overdraft Fee Charge Ordering - A checking account that includes a debit card feature is a “service” under California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, according to a new federal court opinion allowing a...

Shift to Modular Platforms Raises New Issues for Manufacturers and Suppliers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

One way in which next-generation manufacturing is impacting the automotive industry is the movement toward modular architecture. These designs use common underpinnings for various models across a variety of vehicle segments, minimizing the variation...

CFPB Unveils New Integrated Disclosures Under RESPA and TILA

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Today, in a broadcast streamed live on the internet, the CFPB unveiled the long awaited final rule that contains the Integrated Mortgage Disclosures under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”), Regulation X, and the Truth-In-Lending Act...

4 Potential Ways to Prove Employer Negligence

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Employer negligence is often alleged in injury cases, typically when an employee is hurt or causes harm to someone else. But how can you prove employer negligence in court?

District Court Declines to Certify Damages Subclass in NCAA Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

On November 8, 2013, the Northern District of California certified a class of current and former student athletes seeking injunctive relief under the Sherman Act but declined to certify a damages subclass in the case In re NCAA Student-Athlete Name &...

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