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U.K. Privacy Regulator Clarifies How U.K. Firms May Respond to SEC Document and Records Requests

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Key Points The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is able to make requests of U.K. firms (including U.K. branches of non-U.K.

Last Week in the Federal Circuit (January 18-22): Factual Obviousness and Yet Another Arthrex Challenge

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Although the Federal Circuit has had a busy January, last week was light on precedential decisions (just one, in a case from the MSPB). Below we provide our usual weekly statistics and our case of the week—our highly subjective selection based on whatever case piqued our interest....

How to restore trust for a profession in transition

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21


2020 OPDP Wrap-up: FDA monitoring drug manufacturers’ use of online communication platforms

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

In 2020, the U.S.

Supreme Court Grapples with FTC's Authority to Pursue Restitution Under Section 13(b)

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On Jan. 13, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in AMG Capital Management, LLC v.

Tell a Lie and All Your Truths Become Questionable: Appellate Court Orders an Untruthful Officer to be Fired On Public Policy Grounds

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On December 24, 2020, the Illinois Appellate Court First District ruled that it is the public policy of the State of Illinois that police officers are to be honest and truthful in conducting their police duties. In City of Country Club Hills v.

Changing packing and packaging waste obligations for retailers and manufacturers in England - are you affected?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

On 1 January 2021, changes came into effect that affect recovery and recycling targets for packing and packaging waste for retailers and manufacturers in England.

Annoy the Mediator at Your Own Risk: Negotiation Tactics and Missteps to Avoid

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Rule number one in any mediation? Don’t tick off the mediator. First and foremost, effective mediation advocates collaborate with their mediators to prioritize and advance their client’s interests.

How Washington’s Power Shift Could Impact Health Care

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Following President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Democrats control the executive and legislative branches of government for the first time in 10 years.

MORE, MORE, MORE! German government plans another far-reaching expansion of foreign investment control

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/21

Foreign investment control has become a key factor in M&A deals and 2020 was a particularly eventful year.

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