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North Dakota Becomes Latest State to Enact Drug Transparency Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Similar to the laws of several other states, the North Dakota law contains three main disclosure requirements that apply to “drug manufacturers” - The Governor of North Dakota signed House Bill 1032 into law on April 27, 2021, making it the latest state to enact a law focused on drug price trans

Employer FAQs Regarding CDC’s New Guidance Allowing Fully Vaccinated Individuals to Go Mask-free and Forego Social Distancing in Most Settings

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

State and Local Order Rule and Regulatory Impact - Q: Does the CDC’s new guidance for vaccinated people impact state and local orders or rules that may still require mask wearing and social distancing? A: No.

State of Washington Adopts Tax Increment Financing—What Governments and Developers Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

After years of discussion, the State of Washington has finally adopted a comprehensive tax increment financing law permitting local governments to create “increment areas” and use tax increment financing to fund public improvements with the revenues used to support general obligation or revenue d

Supreme Court Rejects Community Caretaking Doctrine to Authorize Warrantless Search of Home to Seize Firearms

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

The 21st Century law enforcement officer serves a variety of public service functions, only some of which involve the enforcement of criminal laws.

SoHo/NoHo Rezoning Application Certified by the City Planning Commission

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

On May 17, 2021, the New York City Planning Commission (“CPC”) held a public review session on the much-anticipated City-sponsored application to rezone the SoHo/NoHo neighborhoods, officially sending this application into the public review process, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (“ULURP”)

Second Circuit: Plaintiffs Have Standing to Sue for Increased Risk of Identity Theft

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In April 2021, the Second Circuit issued a decision recognizing an increased risk of future, unrealized identity theft or fraud as a basis for establishing Article III standing. Background - The case, McMorris v. Carlos Lopez & Assocs., LLC, No. 19-4310, 2021 WL 1603808 (2d Cir. Apr.

Return to Work Resistance: Navigating the ADA Interactive Process and COVID-19 Disability Accommodation Requests

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

As vaccine proliferation continues, employers are preparing to welcome their workforces back to offices and job sites across the country.

OSHA Directs Employers to Follow CDC Mask Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency (“OSHA”) has issued a statement indicating that it is reviewing and revising its Workplace Guidance in light of the CDC announcement last week regarding mask requirements for vaccinated individuals.

How Critical IP and Trade Secrets Get Stolen in China (and elsewhere)

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

If your company doesn’t fully understand how trade secrets and IP are stolen, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to safeguard your most critical assets.

NLRB Majority: Employer May Continue “No Recording” Rule, Even After Unlawfully Applying it to Single Employee

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In AT&T Mobility LLC , 370 NLRB No.

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