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U.S. Biometric Laws & Pending Legislation Tracker

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The enactment of biometric privacy laws is a growing trend across the country. Existing legislation has led to a boon of class action litigation against employers, consumer-facing business, and technology companies for claimed violations of biometric privacy rights....

Afternoon Briefs: Trump-boosting fake lawyer sentenced; 3 of Biden’s new judicial picks have public defender experience

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21


Social and Political Issues and the Workplace - Implications for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Over the past year, employers have had to grapple with seismic social, cultural, and political developments impacting profoundly how they do business.

US House AI Task Force Is the latest authority to address algorithms and racism

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

On May 7, 2021, the US House of Representatives Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) held a hearing on “Equitable Algorithms: How Human-Centered AI can Address Systemic Racism and Racial Justice in Housing and Financial Services.” It was the latest among several federal, state and internati

Construction Conference Roundup: Roundtable Session Covers Employment Contracts, PPP Documentation, How To Vet Private Construction Clients and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The roundtable Q&A session in Ward and Smith’s virtual 2020 Construction Conference covered a range of issues, from employment matters to vetting private clients, based on questions from attendees.

COVID-19 Concession on UK Right-to-Work Checks Now Ends 20 June 2021 (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Update: The UK Home Office has announced that the temporary COVID-19 adjusted right-to-work checks will now end on 20 June 2021, as opposed to 17 May 2021. From 21 June 2021, employers will be required to revert to face-to-face and physical document checks......

Regulation Round Up - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation....
By: Proskauer Rose LLP

European Commission Publishes Proposal to Counter Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Single Market

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The European Commission would gain extensive new powers to counteract alleged distortive effects of foreign subsidies in the EU Single Market—combining elements from EU rules on state aid, trade defence, merger control, and public procurement—under a novel instrument set out in its proposed Regul

Employer Protected From Employee’s Spouse’s Suit Over COVID Spread

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

A recent lawsuit had many employers on edge after an employee’s spouse contracted COVID and sued her husband’s employer claiming that the employer was liable for tort damages because it knew or should have known that its workers were all potentially exposed to COVID-19 and allegedly did not follo

UK adopts new sanctions regime targeting individuals involved in serious corruption

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

On 26 April 2021, the UK government brought into force a new sanctions regime, designed to target individuals involved in serious corruption and prevent them from entering the UK or using the UK financial system. To date, 22 individuals have been designated.

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