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California Will Align Mask Guidance with CDC Guidance as of June 15, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

California will keep its existing mask guidance in place until June 15, 2021, when it aims to “fully reopen the economy.” Thereafter, California will align its mask guidance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals....

NYC Enacts Biometric Data Disclosure Rules and Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Millions of vaccinated Americans — now maskless — surely can’t wait to rekindle their love affair with their iPhone’s facial recognition technology.

UK consults on rules for self-driving cars

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that a form of self-driving technology could be lawful on UK roads for the first time by the end of 2021. The technology enables drivers to hand over control of the vehicle to an automated system that keeps the vehicle in its lane ......

Reflections of a Retired Environmental Lawyer

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On December 31, 2020, I retired after working more than 40 years in the environmental field—two as an engineer, 30 as a lawyer, and 10 as a climate change advocate. This was my third and hopefully final attempt at retiring from paid work. Now comes the interesting part....

Employers Have 3 Options in Light of OSHA’s Unmasking Announcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Responding to a huge looming question for employers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just issued an announcement referring businesses to the CDC’s new guidance advising that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or social distance in non-healthcare setting

Be Careful Who You Hit On The Way Up

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

I worked at a number of places in the 11 years before I started my own law firm practice and I will vouch that I didn’t try to hurt or attack any of my co-workers.

Private Fund Principals Charged with Disclosure Violations, Is Your Auditor Properly Registered with PCAOB?, ESG and DOL Fiduciary Exemption Resources and More: Lessons Learned and Worth Reading for May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

SEC Charges Auditor for Failing to Register with the PCAOB. Why is this case important for broker-dealers and investment advisers to read? Because situations like this can result in multiple rule violations such as violation of Section 102(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Rule 2-02 (b)(1) of

CFPB Obtains $5.4 Million from Debt-Relief Service that Allegedly Charged Illegal Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a settlement with DMB Financial LLC, a Massachusetts-based debt-settlement company....
By: Troutman Pepper

[Audio] What's Cooking in the Compliance Kitchen - UK and EU Sanctions on Myanmar

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The Kitchen continues its coverage of the Myanmar/Burma sanctions.  This episode looks at the UK sanctions on this country and also an update from the EU in this regard....
By: Thomas Fox

[Audio] Great Women in Compliance - Episode 105 - Dr. Pat Harned, Part 2

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

One of the best parts of GWIC is that we get the opportunity to speak with some of the trailblazers in our field.  In the next two episodes, Lisa talks with Pat Harned, the CEO of the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI).  Today, Lisa gets to learn about Pat's background, what led her to workin

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