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Don’t You Forget About Me! Mandatory Paid Sick Leave and Expiring Collective Bargaining Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

As you may recall, in 2011, Connecticut become the first state in the nation to enact mandatory paid sick leave legislation. This mandatory paid sick leave law, which became effective January 1, 2012, required most public-sector employers with more...

CFPB Issues Interpretative Rule and A Guidance Bulletin on HOEPA Homeownership Counseling Lists

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

The CFPB issued an interpretive rule describing the data instructions for lenders to use in complying with HOEPA. The HOEPA rules require, among other things, that lenders provide applicants with a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies....

The Clock is Ticking for Implementation of “Enhanced Notice”: The 6 Questions Online Service Providers Should be Asking about Online Behavioral Advertising Following Increased Enforcement Warning

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Walking around a department store isn’t the only time you’re being tracked while you shop. If you’ve ever visited a web page and seen an advertisement for the exact same pair of shoes you were looking at on a different web page the day before, then...

COP 19 – Day 1 of the Conference

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

The Conference opened Monday in Warsaw with speeches by the newly elected President of COP 19/CMP 9, His Excellency Marcin Korolec (Poland’s Environment Minister), and Ms. Christiana Figueres (Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC)....

NY Times: Kramer Levin to bring in John P. Coffey as chair of complex litigation group

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

After losing a campaign to become New York's attorney general several years ago, John P. "Sean" Coffey got involved in starting a litigation-funding investment firm and said he didn't know if he would ever return to law practice.

FHFA Restricts Force-Placed Insurance Practices

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prohibit servicers from being reimbursed for expenses associated with captive reinsurance arrangements. The directive follows the FHFA’s proposal in March 2013 to ban mortgage lenders and servicers...

Department of State Releases December 2013 Visa Bulletin

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Bulletin shows severe retrogression of the cutoff date for individuals born in India in the employment-based second preference category and continued advancement of the cutoff date for individuals born in China in the employment-based third...

Pot Store Owner Kidnapped, Tortured; 4 Arrested

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

A California medical marijuana dispensary owner was brutally tortured by kidnappers who allegedly burned the man and cut off his penis for his money. The Los Angeles Times reports that four people are under arrest in the case.

EU Environment Report - September/October 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Biocides Regulation enters into force - Germany authorised to maintain national limit value on certain chemicals - Commission proposes to amend the definition of nanomaterials under food information legislation -...

Challenges and Best Practices for Home Care Employers Following the Elimination of the Companionship Exemption

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

In this Issue: - Introduction - History of the Companionship exemption - The New Regulations - Impact of the New Regulations - Challenges and Best practices for Home Care employers - Conclusion - Excerpt from Introduction:...

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