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SBA Extends The HUBZone Map Freeze To June 30, 2023

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

The Small Business Administration’s HUBZone program provides federal contracting assistance for qualified small business concerns located in historically underutilized business zones in an effort to increase employment opportunities, investment, and economic development in such areas......

Surface Water Data In Pennsylvania Identifies PFAS in Multiple Locations Statewide

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

The march toward regulation of PFAS in Pennsylvania continues (see our recent post on statewide public water system sampling results), with the release of final data from sampling conducted in September 2019 of surface waters throughout the Commonwealth......

DHS Announces 18-Month Extension For Haiti TPS, Application Procedures For Burma TPS

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will be extending Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until November 2022.

Cobra Subsidies Employer Obligation To Notify Employees by May

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

New federal law (Section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – ARP Act, PL 117-2) provides a temporary, full subsidy of some premiums that individuals would have to pay for COBRA coverage following a reduction in hours or an involuntary termination of employment.

[Virtual Event] 2021 Nashville Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - June 18th, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm CDT

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs.

Are Board Retirement Age Policies Illegal?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

In the Mentor Blog today, Lynn Jokela writes about mandatory board retirement age policies at S&P 500 companies.  Are such policies illegal in California?...
By: Allen Matkins

[Webinar] Government Contracting Fundamentals Series: Bases and Procedures of Size & Status Protests on Federal Set-Aside Contracts - June 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Obermayer is excited to continue its “GovCon Examiner Live” webinar series in 2021. Over the course of the next 12 months, our experienced government contracting attorney Maria Panichelli will bring her popular GovCon Examiner blog to life with legal updates and practical tips for your business.

[Webinar] Linear Infrastructure Redux: Adapting Your Projects to Meet the New Regulatory Climate - June 15th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Linear infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and transportation, have faced a number of regulatory challenges over the last year.

[Webinar] What Really Happens When You Call the FBI: An Inside Look at Law Enforcement Interactions During a Breach - June 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

In this session, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Mandiant, and Morrison & Foerster will discuss: - The pros and cons of contacting law enforcement during an incident - What information companies typically share with law enforcement - What law enforcement does with the information it

[Webinar] Un-Masking the Future: Reopening Post-COVID - June 15th, 11:00 am ET

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

As people continue to get vaccinated and Massachusetts fully reopens, businesses must stay knowledgeable about how to keep employees and customers safe. In some instances, masks and social distancing will still be required. - Can you require employees to provide proof of vaccination?

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