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Biden’s latest judicial picks include a voting rights lawyer nominated to the 2nd Circuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21


Update – New York Power Of Attorney Law Goes Into Effect

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

On June 12, 2021, New York’s new Power of Attorney law (A.5630-A/S.3923-A) went into effect. As a reminder, the law simplifies New York’s Power of Attorney form and implements penalties for improper rejection of a New York Power of Attorney by third parties......

Need An HR Audit Checklist? Here You Go!

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

Employers of all sizes and industries, operating anywhere in the U.S., need to conduct HR Audits regularly. In 2021 and beyond, it is critical to carefully evaluate all aspects of how to properly and lawfully administer and manage personnel issues......

A Legislative Session In Review: Taking A Look At Key Energy Bills That Did (And Did Not) Pass During The 87th Regular Session

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

After Winter Storm Uri devastated the ERCOT grid, calls for industry reform rang out across the state of Texas.

Changes to the Alberta Partnership Act Now in Effect

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

As of June 1, 2021, Alberta's Partnership Act (the Act) was amended to help reduce red tape attached to several administrative requirements of limited partnerships.

Navigate China's Data Security Law: Ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks June, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

Overview - China is to reach a new height in enhancing national security in data area. On June 10, 2021, China adopted the widely concerned Data Security Law (the “DSL”) at the 29th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature.

Eye On The Session, Pt. 2: Labor And Employment Summary Of Louisiana’s 2021 Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

On May 11, 2021, we reported on a number of bills that were pending before the Louisiana legislature which, if signed into law, would have had a direct impact on employers.

Speedy OK of Alzheimer’s drug creates a big mess for patients and taxpayers

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

The federal Food and Drug Administration has created an instant medical and regulatory morass by giving an accelerated approval to Biogen’s costly prescription medication targeted at patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Iowa Supreme Court Rules on Defamation Claims in Board of Medicine Reports

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

There were two cases this year at the Iowa Supreme Court which related to issues involving Iowa Board of Medicine claims.  In one case it was a question of the hospital’s ongoing responsibility to assess physician competence.

U.S. Immigration Developments - International Entrepreneurial Parole Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21

How It Will Help Foreign Entrepreneurs In The U.S.- On May 10, 2021, USCIS revived the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), announcing it was withdrawing a 2018 proposed rule to eliminate the IER in response to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO 14102, “Restoring Faith in our Legal Immigra

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