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Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations Of Raw Honey From Argentina, Brazil, India, Ukraine, And Vietnam

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On May 11, 2021, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) initiated antidumping duty (“AD”) investigations of raw honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, Ukraine, and Vietnam. The petitioners in this case are the American Honey Producers Association and Sioux Honey Association.

Virginia Supreme Court Recognizes Negligent Retention and Vicarious Liability for Acts of Retired Employee

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On April 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed the dismissal of claims for negligent hiring or retention, vicarious liability, and negligent infliction of emotional distress where a complaint alleged that a retired pastor, who remained associated with his employer, molested a minor.

Plaintiff in lawsuit challenging CFPB’s rescission of ability-to-repay provisions of 2017 payday loan rule files opposition to CFPB and CFSA motions to dismiss; CFPB and CFSA file replies

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) has filed its combined opposition to the motions of the CFPB and the Consumer Financial Services Association (CFSA) to dismiss NALCAB’s lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s rescission of the “ability-to-repay” (ATR) or “mandatory und

Stalemate at FTC Leads to Contested Merger Closing

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On May 14, 2021, despite not having obtained official approval from federal antitrust authorities, 7-Eleven Inc., the largest convenience-store chain in the U.S., took the highly unusual step of closing its $21 billion purchase of the Speedway retail gasoline and convenience-store chain from Mara

Oregon Agencies Release New COVID-19 Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

On May 18, 2021, the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”) published new COVID-19 guidance: “Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals” and “Statewide Reopening Guidance – Masks, Face Coverings, Face Shields.”  Today, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OR-OSHA”) issued g

What Is An Involuntary Termination Or Reduction In Hours For ARPA COBRA Premium Assistance?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

One of the first questions that must be addressed in order to determine whether an individual is eligible for the temporary 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage (including under state mini-COBRA statutes) enacted under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) is whether t

Following Latest Mideast War, Look to Natural Gas Negotiations

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

For more than a week Israel and Hamas have been battering each other with rocket fire coming from Hamas in Gaza and airstrikes coming from Israel. The destruction and loss of human life are appalling – from both sides of the conflict.

Ninth Circuit Holds Loss Causation Required For California Securities Claim

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

Section 25400(d) of the California Corporations Code declares it is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in this state......
By: Allen Matkins

Dentons Flashpoint - May 19, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

Key Takeaways - The Serum Institute of India will hold off exporting COVID-19 vaccines until late 2021 in blow to global supplies. China bans financial and payment institutions from providing services related to cryptocurrency.

Buyer Due Diligence in Acquisitions of Leased Aircraft: Lease Document Review and Seller and Lessee Representations

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/05/21

Key Points - - Populating a template lease summary is an effective way to confirm significant commercial, legal and technical provisions in lease due diligence.

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