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12 Months Since GDPR - What Do Employers Really Need to Know?

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

As we sip champagne reflecting on the first anniversary of the effective date of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we consider the obligations that employers should bear in mind....
By: Littler

Court Finds Panel Did Not Manifestly Disregard Law When It Entered FINRA Award In Favor Of Investment Firm And Advisors In Dispute Over Fraud Committed By Late NFL Player’s Agent

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

The widow of a former NFL football player sued the player’s sports agent and financial adviser, alleging that the former player was defrauded by the agent in connection with the loss of the proceeds of the player’s life insurance policy....

FHA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Revisions to its Loan-Level Certifications and Defect Taxonomy, not Annual Lender Certifications

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

FHA recently announced, in FHA Info #19-27 and #19-28, that it will extend the public feedback period on its proposed revisions to the Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan Application (Form 92900-A) and the defect taxonomy until June 30, 2019, in...

Blockchain and Healthcare Innovation: A City, Academia, and Technology Firms Join Forces to find Blockchain Solutions to Address Public Health Challenges

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

As the excitement around blockchain technology continues to grow in the healthcare sector, there is an increasing realization that blockchain has the capability of addressing many of the data and information-related challenges that the healthcare...

Discovery “Cautionary Tale” Leads to Recommendations of Default Judgment Against Defendants: eDiscovery Case Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

In Abbott Laboratories, et al. v. Adelphia Supply USA, et al., No. 15 CV 5826 (CBA) (LB) (E.D.N.Y. May 2, 2019), New York Magistrate Judge Lois Bloom, noting that the plaintiff’s motion for case ending sanctions against H&H Wholesale Services, Inc.,...

[Webinar] Investment Insights -- Is it Time to Renegotiate Your Vendor Agreements?- June 20th, 10:00am CT

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

This presentation will cover what you need to know to avoid unnecessary legal risk and imbalanced risk allocation. A concise look at the latest trends, key provisions, and common tricks in commercial contracts, as well as a review of areas where...

View from the Horizon: Artificial Intelligence and Cannabusiness in London

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

On May 16 the second edition of our new global series, Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons, took place in London featuring two panel discussions that focused on the challenges and opportunities in two of the sector’s emerging markets......

FAA Grants Waiver for Drone Use Over People

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Hensel Phelps Construction Co. a Part 107 unmanned aerial system (UAS or drone) waiver to operate a parachute-equipped drone over people....

Puerto Rico DOL Issues Guidance on Law Prohibiting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

On May 2019, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor (PRDOL) revised and updated its Protocol on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination pursuant to Act No. 22 of 2013 (Protocol)....
By: Littler

New Mexico Joins the Nationwide Movement to "Ban the Box"

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/06/19

On April 3, 2019, New Mexico expanded the state’s “Ban the Box” law to include private employers. “Ban the Box” is a nationwide effort to eliminate the checkbox on employment applications inquiring into applicants’ criminal history. Over the last few...

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