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10th Circuit Decision at Odds with FTC over ​“American Made” Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

I Dig Texas and Creager Services both sell construction equipment called skid steer attachments. I Dig Texas urged customers to buy its products instead of Creager Services’ products by appealing to their sense of patriotism.

[Audio] Studying the Global Legal Market to Keep Businesses Ahead of the Curve: On Record PR

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Meghan Warren, Director and Principal of Burke Lawyers, to discuss the importance of sharing knowledge to help businesses prepare for any legal issues on the horizon....

Acting Comptroller Hsu Highlights Latest Efforts of OCC in Elevating Financial Fairness

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

On April 4, acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu provided his remarks for the second year in a row at the Just Economy Conference hosted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.

SEC Settles Charges Against Advisers for Alleged False and Misleading Statements About Their Use of Artificial Intelligence

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

On March 18, 2024, the SEC announced that it had settled charges against two investment advisers for allegedly making false and misleading statements about their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing advisory services, so-called “AI washing.”...

Depositions in Germany: How to Depose a Witness in Germany for Litigation in the United States

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

Disputes determined by German courts do not involve pre-trial discovery or depositions. In fact, depositions are entirely foreign to the German legal system, and German law excludes taking evidence without the presence of a judge.

Supreme Court Rejects 'Pure Omissions” Liability Under Rule 10b-5

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

On April 12, a unanimous Supreme Court held that issuers are not liable under Rule 10b-5(b) for “pure omissions.” The Court’s decision ends a long-standing circuit split and, most importantly for public companies, narrows the grounds for Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 liability....

U.S. OMB policy for AI use and procurement emphasizes governance, transparency, and risk management

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently published a final memorandum (AI Memo) adopting requirements on federal agencies’ oversight, procurement, and use of artificial intelligence.

Getting the Deal Done: Insurance Distribution

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

The fragmented insurance distribution market in Canada continues to see significant levels of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity as established consolidators roll up smaller brokerages and managing general agents (MGAs), new players emerge, strategic buyers remain active, and more owners

[Audio] Unraveling the Concept of Garden Leave: Insights From Silicon Valley — Hiring to Firing Podcast

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with Dan Sieck, a partner in the firm's Corporate practice group, discuss the hit TV show Silicon Valley and the concept of garden leave.

BLM Finalizes Regulations to Reduce Flaring, Natural Gas Waste on Federal and Indian Leases

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/24

On April 10, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a long-awaited final rule updating its venting and flaring requirements on federal and Indian leases, imposing new requirements to establish plans for gas takeaway prior to BLM approving new permits, and establishing leak detection and

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