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Paper Source Bankruptcy Offers Lessons for Vendors Playing Their Cards

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

On March 2, 2021, stationery and gift retailer Paper Source filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, stating in court filings that effects of the COVID-19 pandemic damaged its finances and operations.

Once more out of the breach: SCOTUS resolves the CFAA circuit split

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

While there are efforts afoot to broaden the impact and reach of US law on hackers, particularly with the US Department of Justice (the DOJ) planning to coordinate ransomware attack investigations with similar protocols it uses for terrorism cases, and with members of Congress attempting to exten

Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split Regarding Scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

The Supreme Court has issued a much anticipated opinion on the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (the CFAA), holding in Van Buren v.

„Green Leases“ auf dem Weg zum Branchenstandard?

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

Ausgehend von der politischen Vorgabe, bis zum Jahr 2050 einen CO2-neutralen Gebäudebestand zu erreichen, spielen die Themen Nachhaltigkeit und ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) in letzter Zeit in der Immobilienwirtschaft eine immer größere Rolle.

New SEC Chair directs staff to propose reforms for Rule 10b5-1 plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

Today SEC Chair Gensler announced that he has directed the staff to make recommendations on “how we might freshen up Rule 10b5-1” in order to address “real cracks in our insider trading regime.” As discussed in our March 11, 2021 post, “Wait Continues for Any SEC Public Response to Senators’ Urge

Zurich Pleads with Court to Ignore Science

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

In a recent federal court filing, Zurich American Insurance Company asked the district court to ignore the entirety of science regarding COVID-19 in order to support Zurich’s denial of all coverage for COVID-19 business interruption losses....

Congresswoman discloses her health emergency to warn against OTC drugs

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

Just because myriad drugs and supplements are sold over the counter does not mean these pills are safe. They can pose serious health risks and cause major damage, a prominent Midwestern congressman has reminded by sharing her own near-disaster with a well-known OTC drug....

Battling Bias in Your Selections

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

You have done everything you are supposed to do in order to increase minority and female hiring. You are happy with targeted outreach done in tandem with Talent Acquisition.

Beat the Bots: Employer Risk in Delegating Hiring Practices to Artificial Intelligence— A Dilemma Worth Solving

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

As the hiring market surges in the post COVID-19 world, companies may be tempted to automate hiring systems by adopting artificial intelligence (AI), freeing up human resources professionals to engage with candidates at a higher level.

If You Are Really Uncomfortable Being On Video, I Have A Plan For You

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/06/21

I talk a lot about using video as a differentiator, and as a way to accelerate the know, like, and trust factors your clients need and want. Voice and video bring you to life and cause people to feel like they already know you, or know you better....

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