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Two Turntables, No Microphone: Using Technical Diagram Is Not Copyright Infringement

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court’s summary judgment grant with respect to a copyright infringement claim related to technical drawings, and reversed the court’s summary judgment grant related to software source code. RJ Control Consultants, Inc. et al. v.

CFTC Enforcement Division Reports Most Active Year to Date

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

On December 1, 2020, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) Division of Enforcement released its Annual Report, which details a “record-breaking” fiscal year 2020 (“FY 2020”), despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic......

Charges Formally Filed Against Olympic French Figure Skater Following Sexual Abuse Allegations

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

A warrant has been issued for Morgan Cipres’ arrest for the crime of Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor December 9, 2020 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Pasco County State Attorney’s Office filed a felony charge against French Olympic figure skater Morgan Cipres for the transmission of ha

Three Precedential Decisions Show the PTAB Busting RPX's IPR-Filing Scheme and Using § 314(a) to Deny Joinder

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

On December 4, the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) designated three decisions precedential, with two addressing real party in interest (RPI) and one addressing follow-on petitions under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).

New Internet of Things Cybersecurity Bill Enacted

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the potential to transform our home and work environment by integrating a growing range of “smart” wirelessly connected sensors into our daily lives.

Brokers, Carriers Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Broker Transparency Petitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently requested public comments on petitions for rulemaking backed by owner-operator/small-fleet groups to address the transparency of brokerage rates.

4th Circuit Declines to Consider Dish Network’s “Premature” Appeal of District Court’s $11 Million Final Disbursement Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

As readers of this blog may recall, the Middle District of North Carolina recently denied Dish Network’s request for reversion of $11 million in unclaimed funds from the jury-awarded damages in a TCPA class action trial. See Krakauer v. Dish Network, LLC, No. 14-0333 (M.D.N.C. Oct. 27, 2020).

Proposition 65’s Imminent Enforcement Date for THC: Is Your Cannabis Business Ready?

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

Proposition 65 warning requirements announced last year are set to be enforced starting January 3, 2021; if your business is selling cannabis products in California, now is the time to ensure that your labeling complies with state requirements......

Top Five Health-Care Privacy, Security Developments to Watch in 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

Health-care privacy is at a crossroads. For almost 20 years, the health-care industry has addressed the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, building reasonable and appropriate compliance programs from an uncertain and awkward beginning.

Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Los Angeles County Outdoor Dining Ban

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/12/20

Judge James Chalfant has issued a preliminary injunction against Los Angeles County’s outdoor dining ban on the basis that the county acted arbitrarily and failed to perform the required risk-benefit analysis.

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