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Social Links: Statehouse v. Smartphone

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

OHIO SOCIAL MEDIA LAW STRUCK DOWN - On April 16, 2025, a federal judge in Ohio ended the state’s ambitious plan to severely limit social media access for minors.

Two False Claims Act Cases From SDNY Highlight Continuing Bite of Aggressive Healthcare Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York last week announced the resolution of two significant False Claims Act (FCA) cases—one from a large settlement and the other the result of a jury verdict after trial.

HHS Advocates Mandated Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines: Implications for Clinical and Regulatory Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently proposed a policy that would require all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled clinical trials prior to FDA approval.

Second Circuit Joins Judicial Trend: No VPPA Violation in Pixel-Sharing Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a proposed class action against Flipps Media (now Triller TV), ruling that the company did not violate the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing user video-viewing data via tracking pixels....

10 Prevailing Wage Pitfalls Prime Contractors Can’t Ignore (And How to Stay Ahead)

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Complying with prevailing wage laws is essential for prime contractors working on public projects. This ensures the smooth execution of projects and protects your company’s reputation and financial stability....
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Considering a Direct Primary Care Practice? Don’t Ignore State Law!

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Our recent article in Physicians Practice outlines 10 Dos and Don’ts for physicians and other practitioners to take into account when deciding whether to establish a direct primary care (DPC) practice....

Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Claims Relating to Sale of Company Against Private Equity Majority Owner

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

In the latest instance of a private equity seller vindicating contractual rights in the Delaware Court of Chancery, on April 30, Vice Chancellor Lori W.

New York Proposes Legislation to Provide Terminally Ill Persons a Medication to Peacefully End Their Life

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Now Is the Right Time to Consult with Legal Counsel About Preparing Advance Directives that Reflect End-of-Life Wishes- New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is once again before the New York State Legislature in 2025.

Renewable Energy Update 5.7.25

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Attorneys general from 17 states, including California, and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order President Donald Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits, and loans for all wind energy projects both onshore and offshore....

Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S.

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