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To All of the Tax Return Preparer Professionals and Their Staffs: Thank You for Your Service

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

For the second year in a row, the due date for the filing of income tax returns and the payment of taxes was extended. For most taxpayers, the extended deadline brought glee.

West Virginia Notary Law Changes in Effect June 17, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed SB 469 into law, codifying provisions from a 2020 executive order suspending the mandate requiring a notary be physically present with individuals when signing documents or making notary statements (W.Va. Code 39-4-6).

Europäischer Gerichtshof wird über Schadensersatz wegen Datenschutzverstößen entscheiden

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Die Entscheidung des EuGH wird erhebliche Auswirkungen auf Unternehmen und Schadensersatzklagen nach Art. 82 DSGVO haben. Der Österreichische Oberste Gerichtshof (OGH) hat mit Beschluss vom 15. April 2021 (Az.

Ants arriving at the picnic: U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals finds merit in federal “takings” claim filed against county land bank

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In May 2021, the federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati sent a county land bank case back to the district court in Dayton for reconsideration.

How to Comply With the TCPA After the Facebook Supreme Court Decision

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Many consumer products industry companies rely heavily on text messaging marketing programs to reach their customers and to create loyalty in an increasingly competitive market.

Will Collaborative Divorce Work If Both Parties Are Not Fully Honest?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

A collaborative divorce is an option for many parties because they can potentially resolve their divorce matter outside of court. When a divorce settles outside of court, it can reduce fees and animosity. It can also allow parties to co-parent better in the future.

Alberta carbon sequestration tenure and CCUS developments

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 12, 2021, the Government of Alberta’s Department of Energy issued a new Information Letter on carbon sequestration tenure management whereby carbon sequestration rights will be issued to qualified operators to develop strategically located carbon storage hubs in Alberta....

HSR Filing Fees For Large Acquisitions May Be Increased

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13th, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved and sent on to the full Senate the “Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021.” The Bill, sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Chuck Grassley, and approved with bipartisan support, would raise the filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino A

A Win for Deal Certainty, Delaware Court of Chancery Orders Closing of Cake Supplier Acquisition

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

A Win for Deal Certainty, Delaware Court of Chancery Orders Closing of Cake Supplier Acquisition; Under Armour to Pay $9M to Settle SEC Charges Involving Disclosure Failures; First Circuit Upholds Decision Applying Federal Securities Laws to Solicitation of Foreign Investors; Delaware Court of Ch

The IRS Releases FAQ Guidance on Premium Assistance for COBRA Coverage

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 18, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-31 which contains much anticipated guidance needed to implement the COBRA subsidy provisions included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)....

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