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IP and clean technology: Tips for companies focused on resource recovery in a circular economy

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, Canadian companies developing resource recovery models need to consider how to integrate IP protection into their overall strategic plan to succeed in this increasingly competitive global market.

Pay Equity in Connecticut: New Legislation Requires Disclosure of Salary Ranges

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

In January of 2019, Connecticut implemented legislation that, among other things, prohibited employers from inquiring about an applicant’s prior salary history. The Nutmeg State took it a step further yesterday, when Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill No.

Paralegal Training: Filling the Skills Gap

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

A paralegal’s responsibilities are broad and all-encompassing, with the position wearing many hats in a legal department.

[Audio] Daily Compliance News: June 9, 2021 Spying on Defendants edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: • Did Cognizant spy on FCPA defendants? (Times of India) • Colonial Pipeline allowed hackers into its system. (NYT) • VW nears deal with former CEO. (FT) • France to investigate Lebanon central bank chief. (FT)...

SEC Continues to Scrutinize Rule 10b5-1 Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has asked the Commission staff to consider updates to Rule 10b5-1 in an effort to “address cracks” in the current insider trading regime and otherwise “freshen up” the rule.

Cal/OSHA Advances Revised Proposal to Readopt COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On June 3, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Standards Board) voted to readopt proposed revisions to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“Revised ETS”)....

Illinois Legislature Passes Comprehensive Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Bill Anticipated to Be Signed by Governor Pritzker

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

The Illinois General Assembly recently approved House of Representatives Amendment 1 to Senate Bill (SB) 672, which would significantly reform noncompete and nonsolicitation law in Illinois. The bill will now go to Governor JB Pritzker, who is expected to sign the bill into law....

Plant Variety Rights Bill introduced into New Zealand Parliament

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Towards the end of May 2021 the Plant Variety Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament and had its first reading. This has been a long journey following years of consultation with the public and industry groups....
By: Dentons

Colorado Poised to Become Third State With a Comprehensive Privacy Law, Joining California and Virginia

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On June 7, 2021, the Colorado House of Representatives passed the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), a comprehensive privacy law similar to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA).

British Columbia Introduces COVID-19 and Illness and Injury Paid Leave

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On May 20, 2021, the Government of British Columbia passed Bill 13, which amended the Employment Standards Act to provide an employee with paid leave if he or she needs to stay home for reasons related to COVID-19.

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