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Vapor Intrusion “Guidance” – What Now?

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

"The Fog comes in on little cat feet," according to Carl Sandburg, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tells us that vapors come in through cracks in basements, utility lines, and the like — considerably less poetic and of greater concern....

Is Your Special Needs Plan Due for a Tune-Up?

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

Doctors recommend visiting once every year for a physical, and dentists stress the importance of six-month checkups, but did you know that you should also take the time to review your special needs plan with your attorney at least once a year?...

Do Not Text A Driver In New Jersey

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

If you text and drive, do not — it is against the law. If you text someone you know is driving, do not — you just may be held responsible if an accident occurs because the driver is distracted by your text....

Gas Prices Must Be Going Down

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

Every year the IRS issues optional standard mileage rates that can be used by taxpayers to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Many employers reimburse employees based on this...

How An Oil And Gas Scammer Avoided Justice

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

Scoundrels often get away with their crimes by scamming lots of victims for small amounts, so that no one investor can afford to prosecute his claim. Big Rock Investors Association v. Big Rock Petroleum, Inc. was an unsuccessful effort by investors...

What Do Midwestern States Have In Common With Groucho Marx? Ask Them Whether They Want to Be Part of the Ozone Transport Region

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

As the Supreme Court gets ready to consider the validity of EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, some of the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states are taking another tack to address at least part of the air pollution transport issue. They have...

2013 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals and Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

Many of our clients have finalized their tax planning for the year. For those who have not and with only weeks remaining in 2013, there are still a number of opportunities to do some last-minute planning to save as much as possible....

BigLaw partner is free on bond after arrest in alleged sex assault

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

A Sidley Austin partner is free on bond after being arrested in an alleged Thanksgiving Day sexual assault at his home. Stanley Stallworth, 50, has retained the Chicago firm Henderson Adam, the Am Law Daily (sub. req.) reports.

Health Care Reform Update -- December 10, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark - Ups Scheduled. Implementation of the Affordable...

Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Arizona

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/13

Losing a loved one in an accidental death is always difficult, but it can seem especially unfair when the accident resulted from the careless or negligent actions of another person. Just as the law holds negligent parties accountable for serious...

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