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[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

DOL to Focus on Red Flags in Mental Health Parity Requests

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will focus on requesting information from employers where there are potential “red flags” of non-compliance with the provisions and rules of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), as modified by the Consolidated Appro

[Audio] Compliance into the Weeds: Biden Administration Executive Order on Cybersecurity

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject.

Alternatives to Tax-Exempt Advance Refunding Bonds

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

As described in “Tax-Exempt Advance Refunding Bonds: History and Legislative Updates” by Caitlyn Smith Burchfield, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 bans the issuance of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds after December 31, 2017.

[Audio] Daily Compliance News: May 19, 2021 the Slow Start edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: AML whistleblower program getting off the ground slowly. (WSJ) Amazon under investigation by German anticompetition watchdog. (BBC) $100MM stolen from Wirecard just before its collapse. (FT) US accuses officials of corruption. (WaPo)...

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.

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