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[Audio] Cannabis Counsel Cast: Proposed Prop 65 Regulation Would Require Cannabis Products to Warn About Impacts on Child Behavior and Learning

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

In this installment of Arent Fox’s Cannabis Counsel Cast, Partners Emily M. Leongini and Lynn R. Fiorentino discuss a recent proposal to require new Prop 65 warnings for cannabis products that expose consumers to THC and/or “marijuana smoke.”...

Texting Post-Duguid: Can Consent Practices Change?

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Providing business teams with advice for sending text messages can be nothing short of frustrating. For businesses used to sending email marketing, the laws for texting are unexpected.

CNIL Issues Provisional Recommendations for Remote Quality Control of Clinical Trials During the Health Crisis

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Given the challenges of conducting clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries — including France — have allowed for some use of remote quality controls.

The SAFE Banking Act Passes in the House, but its Fate in the Senate Remains Unclear

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

On April 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in a 321-101 vote. The bill has benefitted from bipartisan support after being co-sponsored by a large group of both Democrats and Republicans in the House. Only one representative, Rep.

Bremen führt Corona-Testpflicht für Arbeitnehmer ein

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Die echte Testpflicht für Arbeitnehmer kommt – zumindest in Bremen. Dies hat der Bremer Senat am 4. Mai 2021 beschlossen und verschärft damit als erstes Bundesland die Vorgaben der SARS-CoV-2-Arbeitsschutzverordnung des BMAS für alle Arbeitnehmer.

The “State” of Telehealth: Montana

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Montana Makes Telehealth Expansion Permanent - On April 19, 2021, Montana Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed House Bill 43 (“HB43” or the “Bill”) into law.

Washington's New Nonprofit Corporation Act: Is Your Nonprofit Ready?

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Governor Inslee signed into law an all-new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (New Act). The New Act will completely replace the current Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, which has seen only minor updates since its adoption in 1967....

International News: Healthcare - Spotlight on the Industry - May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Global Healthcare Industry - Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) seek out investments that are resilient, conducive to their aims and objectives, and reasonably free from market volatility.

The “State” of Telehealth: Texas - Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

Texas Makes Significant Strides to Expand Telehealth - On April 14, 2021, the Texas House passed House Bill 4 (the “Bill” or “HB4”), a telehealth bill seeking to make permanent the temporary waivers issued during the public health emergency (the “Pandemic”) to expand telemedicine.

LA County to Move into Yellow Tier

By EsqSocial Corporation 05/05/21

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department (the “Department”) is expected to issue a new Public Health Officer order to officially move into the least restrictive “yellow tier” of California’s color-coded reopening system.

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