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Government of Alberta Proposes Significant Changes to Provincial Election Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

On April 29, 2025, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 54, the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025.

Issuer Retreats From Racial Share Allocation Scheme

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

In February, I wrote about a proposed offering that involved a racially based share allocation scheme.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: May 7, 2025 the Private Lives Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Policy Administration: How to Manage the Policy Life Cycle

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

Carriers around the country today are seeking more efficient ways to manage policies. This allows for greater cost savings and higher customer satisfaction....
By: WaterStreet Company

Participations in the Fund Finance Market

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Participations are increasingly being utilized in the finance industry, serving as a mechanism for lenders to manage credit exposure, diversify loan portfolios, optimize capital utilization, and distribute risk among multiple parties.

Trump Executive Order Dismantling Federal Unions Blocked by Federal Judge

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Last month, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing collective bargaining rights for a large segment of federal employees. The order was issued pursuant to a national security exemption provision in the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.

Asbestos: To Remove or Not to Remove – Is That the Question?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench provides clarification on both the interpretation and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding asbestos as well as the duties of landlords and tenants to carry out their contractual obligations in good faith in its recent decision CNOOC Pet

Delaware Law Alert: Chancery Court Dismisses Challenge to Elimination of Tag-Along Rights in Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Merger

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

A recent Delaware Chancery Court decision provides important guidance for private equity sponsors, minority investors, and deal professionals regarding the enforceability of contractual waivers and the limits of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in LLC agreements.

Insurance Bad Faith Claims Following Car Accidents: When and Why They Arise

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a real pain. Having to talk to an investigator (after you've already spoken with the police), wait months for a determination, and potentially get denied coverage anyway isn't a very pleasant experience....

Key Considerations for Compliance Officers Under President Trump

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The Trump Administration has ushered in massive shifts in enforcement and policy priorities. From crypto to anti-corruption measures and tariffs to technology, the new Administration has changed the compliance landscape significantly....

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