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Check Your Timing: Tax Traps for the Unwary in Acquisition Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Even one day of unanticipated tax liabilities can have meaningful consequences. Our Federal Tax Group turns your attention to the little-regarded – but still important – straddle-period provisions in acquisition agreements....

Impact of Washington State Capital Gains Tax on Trusts

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

As a result of Governor Jay Inslee signing S.B. 5096 on May 4, 2021, Washington state will begin imposing a 7 percent tax on certain long-term capital gains beginning January 1, 2022. For a detailed overview of the new law, see Washington Enacts New Capital Gains Tax for 2022 and Beyond....

Answers to employer FAQs regarding face masks in the workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

With the CDC’s recent announcement reducing mask requirements for fully vaccinated people, there has been a significant uptick in the number of employers who are calling us with questions about possible changes to their own mask and vaccination policies.

Resale Price Maintenance May Carry More Risk Than Originally Thought in Canada, Eh?

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In a decision made public on 4 May, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court) determined that an asserted conspiracy claim concerning a price maintenance dispute should proceed to trial, despite Canada’s Competition Tribunal not having issued an opinion on the matter....

Illinois Employers Take Note, Human Rights Law Expanded to Require “Interactive Assessments” When Considering Conviction Records for Employment Screening Purposes

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Illinois recently enacted SB 1480, which took effect immediately upon signing on March 23, 2021, and includes amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA” or Act), making it a civil rights violation for an employer to consider “conviction records” in making an adverse employment decision (

Is More Litigation the Remedy for Meritless CEQA Litigation? Fourth District Concludes Malicious Prosecution Action Against Losing CEQA Plaintiffs Survives Anti-SLAPP Motion

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In an opinion filed April 23, and later certified for publication on May 13, 2021, the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed in part an order denying an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion, and held that a malicious prosecution action could proceed against losing

The Weekly Hill Update - May 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress hold floor votes....
By: BakerHostetler

2021 Venture Capital Guide - Ghana

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture Capital deals (and more!)....

Judgment Vacated under Rule 60(b)(3) Based on a Witness’s False Testimony

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling setting aside a final judgment of patent infringement, including a $1.1 million damages award and a permanent injunction.

Time to Update Your Privacy Disclosure Creation Checklists? Google Will Add to Mobile Privacy Disclosure Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Google recently announced that beginning next year it will require Android mobile apps to provide privacy disclosures. These disclosures will live in a new “safety section” in Google Play......

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