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Measures to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services Consulted On by FCA

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

On 25 September 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a consultation paper on the introduction of measures to improve diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) in the financial services sector, including the asset management industry.

EEOC Sues Blackwell Security Services for Religious Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

Employer Refused to Provide Religious Accommodation for Muslim Employee, Federal Agency Charges - CHICAGO – Blackwell Security Services, Inc., a hotel and condominium staffing company, violated federal law when it refused to accommodate an employee’s religious practice, forcing him to choose bet

Community First Medical Center Sends Data Breach Notices to 216k Patients

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

On September 26, 2023, Community First Medical Center (“CFMC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s computer system.

Global Warming and Insurance Underwriting 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

Although most insurance carriers do not speak in terms of global warming, the insurance market is making rapid changes in response to increased storms, tornadoes, rain, flooding, wildfires and other natural disasters.

Health Care Investors Conference: 2023 Recap

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

Funding Environment Toughest in 40 Years - The consensus of the four members of a panel on funding and financing healthcare is that the environment is tougher than they experienced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

Benefits Monthly Minute - When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, You’re Entitled to a Reasonable Alternative | Gag Clause Annual Attestation Deadline Approaches | Lower Affordability Percentage Increases Employer Costs

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

The September Monthly Minute highlights yet another tobacco surcharge case brought by the DOL, reminds plan administrators to prepare and submit the first annual gag clause attestation, and addresses the newly lowered ACA affordability percentage for 2024....

Overcoming eDiscovery-related chat data challenges: Part 1 - the basics

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

Chat applications are a fact of life now. Many employees in all sectors are using it to communicate and collaborate. The prevalence of this data type means that searching only standard document types such as emails is no longer sufficient if trying to unearth evidence in an investigation.

California Bills to Require Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting From Companies Doing Business in the State

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

The California State Senate and State Assembly recently approved two bills, Senate Bill 253 and Senate Bill 261, that could require thousands of companies doing business in California to disclose greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions and climate-related financial risks, with reporting beginning in 202

Ninth Circuit Limits Damages in Government Procurement Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

On August 8, the Ninth Circuit issued a key decision clarifying two important aspects of damages under the False Claims Act (FCA) in the government procurement context. The Ninth Circuit’s holding limits potential damages government contractors may face....

A Potential Look Into the Future: California Issues First Draft of Cybersecurity Audit and Risk Assessment Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/09/23

The Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (the CPPA) held its first meeting since July on Friday, September 8, 2023, and discussed the first public draft of cybersecurity audit regulations and risk assessment regulations.

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