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International data transfer news… a bit like buses

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

You know how you wait for ages for a bus to come (well, we do in Europe) and then three come along at once? Well it’s a little like that in the data privacy arena right now, as far as transfer of international personal data is concerned, anyhow....

"Glass Lewis Issues 2016 US Proxy Policy Guidelines"

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recently issued its U.S. voting policy guidelines for the 2016 proxy season. The guidelines include a few key changes, a summary of which is outlined below. Conflicting Shareholder Proposals. Conflicting shareholder...

Disclosure Confusion in the Online Lead Generation Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

This post is the second in a series we’re writing on the FTC’s workshop on online lead generation entitled Follow the Lead. In our first post, we explored how online lead generation works. Here, we will discuss two fundamental questions surrounding...

Top 12 Do’s and Don’ts from North Carolina Superior Court Trial Judges

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

I recently attended an all day CLE which featured a Q&A/panel discussion of 5 excellent NC Superior Court trial judges discussing civil litigation in NC. Below are my top 12 take-aways......

FCA consults on cloud outsourcing guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

FCA has published a guidance consultation on its requirements on firms who outsource to the cloud and other third party IT services. The guidance includes......
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2015 Amendments to Federal Rules – Impact on Class Actions

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

Various amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are taking effect on December 1. Here are my thoughts on how these amendments may impact the defense of class actions: - Greater Emphasis on Proportionality: The new Rule 26(b)(1) will...

EEOC Clarifies When Employers May Offer Incentives to Employee's Spouses to Provide Genetic Information

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

Earlier this year, this blog brought you a look at proposed rules by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that provided some guidance on how to administer a voluntary employee wellness program without running afoul of the Americans with...

No Escape from Duty to Defend By Escape Clause

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

Underwriters of Interest Subscribing to Policy Number A15274001 v. ProBuilders Specialty Insurance Company - Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District (October 23, 2015) - The California Fourth Appellate District concluded the trial court...

[Video] Employment Law This Week: Whistleblower Protection, Breast-Feeding Collective Action, Marijuana Use, Pattern-or-Practice Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

We invite you to view Employment Law This Week - a weekly rundown of the latest news in the field, brought to you by Epstein Becker Green. We look at the latest trends, important court decisions, and new developments that could impact your work. Join...

The Commission Speaks: Guidance for Employers Regarding the New York City Fair Chance Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/11/15

On June 29, 2015, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the Fair Chance Act (the “Act”), which prohibits employers from inquiring into the criminal backgrounds of certain job applicants in the initial stages of the employment application...

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