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Ninth Circuit Decision Solidifies the Importance of Adhering to Registration Formalities

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is likely to have a significant impact on both copyright infringement matters and copyright registration practices in the Ninth Circuit, if not nationwide. The case, Unicolors v. H&M, 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS U.S. App.

Do most banks and financial service companies take the position that the use of third party behavioral advertising cookies is, or is not, the “sale” of personal information?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

Almost all banks and financial institutions that utilize third party behavioral advertising cookies have taken the position that the collection of information utilizing such cookies on their websites does not constitute a “sale” under the CCPA....<BR />By: <a href="

US Supreme Court Allows Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline Beneath Appalachian Trail

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

The US Supreme Court held that the National Park Service’s responsibility over the Appalachian Trail did not incorporate that land into the National Park System, leaving the Forest Service with the authority to grant the permit for the pipeline....<BR />By: <a href="

Assessing Environmental Compliance Impacts from COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

As a result of COVID-19, many companies have had to deal with facility closures, reduced operations, furloughed employees, and revised work schedules.

New HHS Guidance Addresses Provider Reporting, Rejecting Erroneous Payments and Overpayments, General Distribution Ineligibility, & More

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued two additional rounds of updates to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the $50 billion General Distribution allocation from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).

Ordinary Times in Extraordinary Circumstances - Analysis of Legal Implications and Damages Considerations in Light Of COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

A. INTRODUCTION - On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”), based on its assessment, characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic.

The EEOC Issues New Guidance Regarding Antibody Testing in the Wake of COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

Not a day seems to go by without the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issuing a new pronouncement about businesses’ nondiscrimination obligations as employees return  to work in a COVID-19 world....<BR />By: <a href="

Enforcement of the California Consumer Protection Act Begins July 1, 2020: Quick Compliance Tips

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

The California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”) is one of the strongest and most comprehensive consumer data privacy laws in the country. It is designed to protect the data privacy rights of citizens living in California, and can thus impact any business that has customers in California.

Microcap Securities – Reasonable Inquiries and AML Considerations - A Q&A Regarding Microcap Security Red Flags and How Your Organization Can Be Prepared

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

Under the most normal of circumstances, trading microcap securities comes with risk. Risk primarily due to the lack of publicly available information, making these securities more susceptible to price manipulation.

A COVID-19 Checklist for Lawyers as you Advise Clients on Technology Acquisitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/20

As we ride out the wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies continue to prepare for the unexpected.

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