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Blockchain Week in Review - April 2021 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

U.S. Developments - Bipartisan crypto bill passes House of Representatives - Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.

Recent Trends and Defense Strategies in Agent Sales Practice Suits

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Allegations of misconduct by agents and brokers are a consistent feature of lawsuits aimed at insurance companies. Several recent court decisions illustrate the types of claims insurers have faced and which defense strategies are proving successful....

Legal Musings: Keep Privacy and Data Security on Your Radar

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Privacy and data security. If you don't have those issues on your radar, you should. Dealers have always had data privacy and safeguarding responsibilities. Nothing new here. But a change is coming.

The perils of giving video evidence

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

If evidence is to be given remotely, via video link, from another country, be sure to check that this is permitted by the laws of that country. Please see full Publication below for more information....
By: Allen & Overy LLP

In Historic Vote, Alabama House of Representatives Passes Medical Cannabis Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

In February a bill to legalize, regulate, and tax non-smokable medicinal cannabis passed through the Alabama Senate on a 21-10 vote. Progress on the bill slowed after moving to the House. The medical cannabis bill passed both House committees it was assigned to in April......

Spring Is Hot for State Privacy Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

It’s a hot spring for state privacy legislation. Privacy bills are pending in roughly 20 states, and while Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) exemptions may act as a cool breeze in some, issues remain......
By: Carlton Fields

Foreign subsidies under the EU microscope

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On 5 May 2021, the European Commission (EC) published a draft Regulation aimed at remedying distortions in the EU single market caused by companies receiving subsidies from non-EU entities. Please see full Publication below for more information....

Confessions of A Legal Recruiter: Don’t Let Fear Get In The Way Of Future Planning

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Fear is something we all feel as a natural response to physical danger. For an attorney is not realizing that your future is a risk due to your being numb to the warning signs....

Finding John Doe, Part II: IRS Secures Another Victory to “Root Out” Virtual Currency Tax Noncompliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has scored another significant victory in its rapidly increasing virtual currency tax enforcement efforts.

Franchising Attacked Again

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Earlier this year, we questioned whether franchising was in the crosshairs of federal regulators and legislators. It appears that the answer may be a resounding yes....
By: Lewitt Hackman

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