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It’s not all about taxes: The 2021 federal budget resurrects procurement policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 19, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the Liberal Government’s 2021 budget (Budget 2021).

Establishing A Business Entity In Romania (Updated)

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

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CFTC Crypto Charges & Settlements Timeline - 2021 Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Settlements Timeline serves as an interactive compilation of select CFTC guidance, enforcement actions, and speeches relating to the application of the federal securities laws to digital assets.

Schrems II, Reverse Schrems, and Schrems with a Half-Twist from the Pike Position

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Just when you thought it was safe to send your data across the water, the distinctive dorsal fin of Schrems II breaks the surface.

New York State LIBOR Transition Bill Signed into Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 6, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate Bill S297B/Assembly Bill 164B (the “New York Legislation”), which paves the way for a smoother transition from US Dollar LIBOR and, in particular, addresses certain “tough legacy contracts” where replacement of LIBOR is not f

New York Amends Power of Attorney Provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

New York recently adopted Senate Bill (SB) 888, which, among other things, adds a requirement that two disinterested witnesses sign a power of attorney form and makes technical changes to the power of attorney statutory short form.

Good News for Employers Seeking to Renew Employee Visa Petitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 27, 2021, USCIS issued guidance to its officers instructing them to give deference to prior USCIS determinations when adjudicating petitions and applications involving the same facts and parties.  This guidance reinstates USCIS’ 2004 policy memorandum memorializing a deference policy tha

A Spotlight on Advanced Nuclear after the White House Climate Summit

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 22 and 23, President Biden hosted forty world leaders virtually at the Leaders Summit on Climate (“Climate Summit”) to employ a “whole of government” approach in the fight against climate change....
By: Hogan Lovells

Employee Benefits Developments - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

The Employee Benefits Practice is pleased to present the Employee Benefits Developments Newsletter for the month of April 2021. Click on the links below for more information on each specific development or case....

Why Lawyers Struggle to Build Their Professional Brands on LinkedIn

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Why do some lawyers struggle to build their personal brands on LinkedIn? Stefanir Marrone with a perspective....
By: JD Supra Perspectives

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