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Back to Basics, Continued—Equal Credit Opportunity Act Getting a Face Lift???

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

One of the best understood Chapters of the Consumer Credit Protection Act is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

GSAs Shooting 50% on GSPs—DWR Releases First GSP Assessment Results for High Priority Basins

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

The wait is over for some Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the first Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) assessments for four basins yesterday, June 3, 2021....

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - DOD Issues Proposed Rule on Enhanced Post-Award Debriefing Rights: 5 Things You Should Know - As we previously reported, Section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (2018 NDAA) required the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue new regulation

Has the CDC Overstepped its Authority on Evictions?

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

It has been over a year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and although many restrictions are beginning to lift, one that has not is the eviction moratorium.

Big Data Challenges in eDiscovery (and How AI-Based Analytics Can Help)

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

It’s no secret that big data can mean big challenges in the ediscovery world. Data volumes and sources are exploding year after year, in part due to a global shift to digital forms of communication in working environments (think emails, chat messages, and cloud-based collaboration tools vs.

Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Sixth Report Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

In March 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published the sixth Staff Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions.

A New Data Transfer Mechanism Is Available for EU Personal Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

New Set of SCCs for Data Transfers to Third Countries On June 4, 2021, the European Commission (EC) published its long awaited new set of Standard Contractual Clauses (New SCCs).

The Government’s Swift Response to Pipeline Cyberattack: Executive Order and TSA Security Directive

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

On May 10, 2021, the hacking group DarkSide succeeded in shutting down the Colonial Pipeline with a ransomware attack that highlighted the vulnerability of the U.S. energy sector to cyberattacks.

The Importance of Follow-Up/Oversight on Contract Provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

Companies should be aware that even when they have a written contract that spells out the parties’ responsibilities, e.g., pay rent monthly, they need to monitor compliance with those responsibilities. Failure to do so – sloppy follow-up – can result in a “quasi-new agreement.”...

Accelerating Value Creation in Buy-side Carve-outs - Proven Strategic and Tactical Guidance for Rapidly Separating and Standing Up IT

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/06/21

For buyers, carving out an acquired business from its parent is a high-risk process that typically involves some form of business transformation in order to achieve the deal’s expected value within the investment horizon.

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