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Virtual Proceedings Demand Litigators’ Best Efforts

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Courts are now reopening across the country and the social distancing requirements that upended traditional civil litigation practices for the past year are gradually being eliminated. The “old normal” appears to be just around the corner.

HHS Announces CARES Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released its highly anticipated Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting guidance on June 11, 2021, which outlines deadlines for providers to use the funding received and when they will be required to report.

Second Circuit Issues Statute of Limitations Ruling Favorable to Healthcare Plan Administrators

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Federal law does not supply a statute of limitations for a claim seeking equitable relief under ERISA, 29 U.S.C. 1132(a)(3), and therefore federal courts borrow the limitations period of the state-law cause of action to which the ERISA claim is most analogous.

Slack Connect Is Where Business Happens—But How Do You Manage the Risks?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

If your organization uses Slack, you’re already familiar with its benefits: rapid, streamlined internal communications without the hassle of emails. You can set up a meeting with a few quick messages and an internal Zoom integration or share files for collaboration without ever leaving the app.

An Update on North Carolina Medical Malpractice Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

With an end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, it's hard to forget the terrible impact it had on our society and the tremendous strain it put on our medical community. Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff fought courageously to care for those affected by the pandemic.

Aprobado en Congreso Proyecto de Ley de Reforma a la Administración de Justicia en Colombia

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

La Plenaria del Senado de la República de Colombia, el 15 de junio de 2021, aprobó con 68 votos a favor, el proyecto de Ley por medio del cual se modifica la Ley Estatutaria de la Administración de Justicia 270 de 1996 (el Proyecto), que se encontraba en su último debate legislativo....

Ready, Set, Re-open! - Cal/OSHA Finally Unmasks Revised COVID-19 Prevention Standards for California Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

With the re-opening of California businesses on June 15, 2021, Los Angeles County “retired” its safety protocols for most industries.  Unfortunately, while businesses opened their doors to the public, California employers remained confounded regarding their obligations to employees when Cal/OSHA

Dual-Listed Companies – Israeli Legal Liability for Reporting

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The Tel Aviv District Court (Economics Department) recently handed down a ruling in the Ceragon Networks Ltd. case. The ruling states that dual-listed companies may face exposure to lawsuits based on the liability rules under Israeli law....

Slack exports for eDiscovery: What are my options?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Wondering how to get your hands on a Slack export for eDiscovery? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you need to export a channel, private messages, or a bit of everything, we’re here to tell you what’s possible (and how to do it).

Pizza delivery driver accident with pedestrian case dismissed

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Pizza delivery driver’s bad brakes don’t slow down court from blaming pedestrian injured while trying to cross the street - A pedestrian doesn’t stand a chance of getting justice in Michigan – even when the delivery driver is driving with bad brakes.

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