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[Video] Day 21 of 30 Days to a Better Compliance Program-the Board of Directors Compliance Committee

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/01/17

The Compliance Oversight Committee sits between the CCO and the Board’s compliance committee. The role of this Compliance Oversight Committee is to provide oversight and review of items such as third party approvals and renewals, requests for...

NY Court of Appeals Clarifies What May Constitute a Binding Agreement in the Sale of Syndicated Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

A unanimous New York Court of Appeals recently held that the acceptance of an auction bid for the sale of a syndicated loan may constitute a final and binding trade, even if there is language indicating that the agreement is “subject to” the...

2017 Automotive Forecasts Unveiled During Detroit Auto Show Week

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

It is “Auto Show” week in Detroit, as the city hosts the 2017 North American International Auto Show. This week includes press unveils of new and updated models, the latest mobility technologies at the AutoMobili-D pavilion, the charity preview...

Defence & Indemnity - December 2016: II. LIABILITY ISSUES

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

New privacy torts of intrusion upon seclusion and public disclosure of private facts were supported in Canada. R. v. John Doe, 2016 FCA 191, per Ryer J.A, Boivin J.A. and De Montigny J.A....
By: Field Law

Fenwick Employment Brief

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

California Legislative Update - In the latter half of 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown signed numerous bills into law. Below is a summary of those laws that will affect California employers in 2017 and beyond. Fair Pay Expansion — AB 1676...

2017-18 New York State Executive Budget Released by Governor Cuomo

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

On January 17, 2017, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released his 2017-2018 Executive Budget. It contains several potentially important tax proposals, including the following......
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

Second Circuit Reverses Marblegate Decision

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Trust Indenture Act Section 316(b) Limited to Actual Amendments to An Indenture’s Core Terms - Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 17, 2017, in a 2-1 decision in Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp., (15-2124) (the...

Renewable Energy Update - January 2017 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Renewable Energy Focus - Study reports climate policies provide $13 billion in economic benefits to San Joaquin Valley - Los Angeles Times - Jan 18 - As California lawmakers prepare for another round of debating the best way to combat...

Obama Administration Eases Sanctions on Sudan

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

On January 13, 2017, the Treasury Department, citing an executive order issued by President Obama on the same day, announced the issuance of a general license, effectively lifting most sanctions against Sudan. The general license became effective on...

FTC Announces New Thresholds for 2017

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

As required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), on January 19, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $80.8...

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