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Obviousness, Common Sense and Sensibility: Federal Circuit Ruling Offers Cautionary Tale for Patent Applicants

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR International v. Teleflex altered the obviousness inquiry under 35 U.S.C. § 103 in determining whether a claimed invention passes muster under the Patent Act. The KSR Court admonished the U.S.

California Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 “Employer Playbook”

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

On July 24, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued guidance entitled “COVID-19 Employer Playbook For a Safe Reopening.” The CDPH then revised the 32-page Employer Playbook a week later, on July 31st.

Executive Order Increases Scrutiny on Federal Contractors and H-1B Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

On August 3, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to review the use of foreign temporary workers and overseas offshoring practices by federal contractors and subcontractors.

Looking to Compel Arbitration? Recent Supreme Court Decision Suggests Additional Tools are Available

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

Sometimes compelling arbitration is simple.

Massachusetts U.S. Attorney's Office Joins with Special Inspector General to Investigate CARES Act Fraud

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

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IRS Publishes Proposed Regulations Applicable to Three-Year Carried Interest Holding Period Requirement

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

08.05.2020 | Updates On Friday, July 31, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations under Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code.

A Guide to the SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Process

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

Borrowers applying for loan forgiveness under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) should familiarize themselves with the SBA guidance regarding the loan forgiveness review process.

Federal Court Invalidates Major Aspects of DOL’s Rule, Expanding FFCRA to More Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

In March 2020, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provided emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and emergency paid family medical leave (EPFML) to millions of workers needing time off for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary of Education Revises Title IX Laws -- How Do New Regulations Favor Sex Offenders?

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

Those in the education field should be focused on protecting students. Students should feel safe attending school and college.

Governor Extends “Safer at Home” Phase 2 COVID-19 Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/08/20

On Aug. 5, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 155(link is external), which further extends North Carolina’s “Safer At Home” Phase 2 through 5 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2020. The new Executive Order extends and continues the measures of Executive Order No. 141. Executive Order No.

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