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SCOTUS’ Take On Takings

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

The Supreme Court of the United States rarely hears anything related to eminent domain or takings cases; the Kelodecision in 2005 was the latest “big” case for our industry, although the 2019 Knick decision also made headlines.

Coastal Communities Require Permits from Coastal Commission and from HCD for Mobile Home Construction

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

In a landmark ruling last week, the California Court of Appeal held that park owners and residents in coastal manufactured housing communities must obtain permits from the California Coastal Commission (CCC), as well as from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), before

“No Concrete Harm, No Standing”: Supreme Court Holds That Class Members Who Suffer No Concrete Harm From Statutory Violation Do Not Have Article III Standing And Cannot Recover Damages In Federal Court.

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 25, 2021, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in TransUnion LLC v.

Time to Consider Section 1202 Stock

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

As widely discussed, the Treasury Department released “General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals,” which includes a potential increase in the long-term capital gains rates for taxpayers meeting certain annual income thresholds.

NCAA v. Alston Case: Supreme Court Strikes Down NCAA Rules Restricting Benefits to Student-Athletes

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

On June 21, 2021, in an opinion providing a very interesting historical overview of collegiate athletics going back to the 19th century and the founding of what is now the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the NCAA v. Alston case.

Investment Adviser Representatives May Be Subject to CE Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released its Investment Adviser Section Annual Report (Report) in April 2021, highlighting 2020 section activities.

An Overview of German Legislative Initiatives Impacting Asset Managers and Financial Service Providers in Germany and Abroad

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

In this OnPoint we will look at some of the upcoming German legislative initiatives that will impact asset managers and financial services providers in Germany and abroad.

San Francisco Minimum Wage Goes Up To $16.32 on July 1, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

Effective July 1, 2021, San Francisco’s minimum wage increases to $16.32. This is an increase of 25 cents from the prior minimum wage ($16.07). The increases are tied to increases in the Consumer Price Index......

What OSHA’s Proposed Changes To Hazard Communication Standard Mean For Construction Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), in 29 CFR 1910.1200, to conform to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7 (GHS, Rev.

Federal OSHA’s New COVID-19 Rules for Healthcare Employers and General Guidance for Other Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/06/21

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in the U.S. Federal Register with an effective date of June 21, 2021.

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