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Trade Secret Misappropriation Not Sufficiently Plead Where Defendant Possessed but did Not Threaten to Disclose Trade Secret Information in Southern District of New York Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

The United States Supreme Court (“SCT”) issued an order on January 24th granting a petition for a writ of certiorari to address the following question: Whether the Ninth Circuit set forth the proper test for determining whether wetlands are “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water A

There is No Common-Law Right to Boot a Vehicle in Georgia: Booting a Car is Not the Same as Corralling Livestock

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

In the case of RCC Wesley Chapel Crossing, LLC et al. v. Forrest Allen et al., the Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a common-law right exists to allow a private property owner to boot a vehicle parked on its property without permission.

The Washington Supreme Court Renders a Significant Decision on Application of the Spearin Doctrine for Washington Projects

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

In September 2021, the Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in Lake Hills Investments, LLC v. Rushforth Construction Co., Inc., 198 Wash.2d 209 (2021).

Desk Review Procedures for Coronavirus Relief Fund

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act assigned the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Inspector General (OIG) responsibility for compliance monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF Payments).

Ending Online Sexual Exploitation & Abuse: Finding ways forward

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

An online panel offered workable solutions for addressing the scourge of online sexual exploitation & abuse described in a new report from Equality Now - Of all the social ills the internet has spawned, perhaps the most noxious is the one that gives predators and opportunists the means to se

Trademark Registrants Beware: Important U.S. Trademark Developments Can Result in Cancelled Registrations

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

As of December 27, 2021, new “expungement” and “reexamination” proceedings are available for third parties to request the cancellation of an active U.S. trademark registration that is not being used in connection with some or all of the goods/services set forth in the registration.

2021: A spectacular year for SPACs

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

Last year was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for the SPAC market. While SPACs have long been a feature of financial markets, 2021 began with explosive growth in new listings, followed by a rapid cool-off in the second half of the year.

IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities: A Summary of the Past Year

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

On January 6, 2022, the Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) released its Fiscal Year 2021 Accomplishments Letter. Here is a summary below......
By: Freeman Law

FHA Further Extends Review and Feedback Period on Draft HECM Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/01/22

FHA recently announced a second extension to the review and feedback period for the proposed draft HECM sections in its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook 4000.1)......
By: Weiner Brodsky Kider PC

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