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District court stays proceedings pending outcome of English preliminary injunction appeal; English files opening appeal brief

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

On January 30, 2018, the federal district court hearing Leandra English’s action seeking a declaration that she is the lawful Acting CFPB Director granted the parties joint motion to stay further proceedings pending a decision from the D.C. Circuit...

Corporate E-Note - January 2018

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

In an article published in the current issue of IndustryToday, Birmingham attorney Miya Moore expands on the need for manufacturers to engage in disaster preparedness to ensure business continuity. Many manufacturers are burdened with massive...

Tried and trusted: US M&A in 2017: Private equity activity reaches a peak

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

Record levels of dry powder and intense competition for deals caused buyout volume to reach a record high in 2017, while exit activity is encouraged by high valuations....
By: White & Case LLP

[Audio] The Benefits of Commercial Item Contracting

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

Commercial Item Contracting is intended to benefit both the government and contractors, but those benefits can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Reminding the parties why Commercial Item Contracting was implemented can help ensure a mutually...

The Safety Net of Delaware

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

Companies want to attract talented leadership, and protections for officers and directors against lawsuits can be part of the total package. This is one reason why many businesses incorporate in Delaware—Delaware law provides significant assistance...

Kentucky’s Right-To-Work Law Survives Challenge

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

Kentucky’s right-to-work law has survived a challenge by the AFL-CIO and Teamsters union. The Kentucky legislation passed in the first week of the 2017 legislative session, making the Bluegrass State the 27th to adopt right-to-work legislation...

The Risks of Older Drivers Using Medicare instead of Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

By allowing seniors to opt out of No Fault for Medicare, SB 787 jeopardizes seniors’ medical and financial health after a car crash - It sounds good, at first. Allowing senior and elderly drivers to opt out of Michigan auto No Fault insurance and...

FINRA Issues FAQs on Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Seniors and Other Vulnerable Adults

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) for complying with new FINRA Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and amendments to FINRA Rule 4512 (Customer Account Information)...

NLRB Reverses Course, Permits Employer Unilateral Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

The National Labor Relations Board has restored the right of unionized employers to implement changes that are consistent with past practice (as long as the change does not materially vary in kind or degree from past changes), even if that practice...

Full D.C. Circuit Rejects CFPB Interpretation of RESPA, Holds Agency Structure Constitutional

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/02/18

The full D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday reinstated a three-judge panel’s decision holding that the CFPB’s interpretation of Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is contrary to law and violated PHH’s due process...

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