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Italy improves transparency and extends its "golden powers" to protect new (corporate) treasures

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

On October 16, 2017 the Italian government adopted Law Decree no. 148/2017 (the "Decree") containing, inter alia, new measures aimed at improving the transparency of Italy's regulated markets and extending the Italian government's "golden powers"....

North Carolina Legislative Update - October, 2017 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

North Carolina Legislators finished up what is expected to be the last in a series of 2017 "special sessions" this week. The General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper's veto of S656, a bill that will cancel North Carolina's judicial primaries next...

2018 Qualified Plan Limits Released

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

The Internal Revenue Service today released the 2018 dollar limits for retirement plans, as adjusted under Code Section 415(d). We have summarized the new limits (along with the limits from the last few years) in the chart below....

President Trump Names Nominees to the FTC

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

President Trump has announced his nominee for Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, naming Joseph Simon to the position. The President has also announced two additional nominees to fill seats on the Commission, Rohit Chopra and Noah Phillips....

The CRM Marathon: Rest Breaks

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

When running a CRM marathon, you can sometimes become so focused on keeping up the pace that you forget to enjoy the scenery along the way. But if you sprint from the starting line at full speed, you can quickly lose steam....

VAT Attack Should I be concerned

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

The six member states that comprise the GCC have become the latest to join a host of countries that have introduced VAT since it was first established in France just over 60 years ago. The UAE will see it formally becoming a part of its system as of...

Puerto Rico’s Hacienda Issues Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

On October 4, 2017, the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (Hacienda) issued Administrative Determination No. 17-21 (Notice), which clarifies the tax treatment of certain payments made to assist those affected by Hurricane Maria (Qualified Payments...

Cybersecurity: New Front for Attacks on Franchise Model

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

Much has been written on the growing risks of data breaches and other cyberattacks, especially after the massive security breach at Equifax in September 2017. Recent cases holding franchisors liable for franchisees’ data breaches are creating a...

Impact on military of CRA override of CFPB arbitration rule continues to be distorted

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

Enough is enough! I recognize that reasonable minds can differ with respect to whether the Senate should override the CFPB arbitration rule. However, it is inexcusable when plaintiffs’ lawyers and consumer advocates blatantly distort the impact...

New York State Issues Forms for Implementing Paid Family Leave Benefits Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/10/17

New York State recently released several forms for use by employers and employees under the Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (“Law”), which becomes effective on January 1, 2018. The forms include (i) a waiver for employees who are ineligible to receive...

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