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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)....

Is a Proper Audit Possible of China Operations?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board published a proposed rule designed to create a framework for determinations to be made under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act passed last year (HFCAA).

Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Gains Steam, Passing House of Representatives - What Do CT, MA and NY Employers Need to Know?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) in a 315-101 vote, moving the bill to the Senate for consideration.

Deliberate Delay in Prosecuting Brown Act Claims Warranted Dismissal Under Laches Doctrine

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Plaintiff’s Brown Act claims were barred because unreasonable delay in prosecuting the lawsuit substantially prejudiced parties and the general public. Julian Volunteer Fire Company Association v. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District, No. D076639 (4th Dist., March 30, 2021)......

Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 12, 2021, the Biden Administration issued its much anticipated “Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” Below are provisions we believe will be of most interest to contractors, as well as any company that provides information technology (“IT”) and operational technology (

Afternoon Briefs: Controversial remarks by ‘QAnon shaman’ lawyer; progressive district attorney wins primary

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21


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