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Antitrust Pressure Mounts for Dominant Tech Platforms

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Recent actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) highlight a sharp escalation in agency antitrust enforcement, particularly for dominant technology platforms.

California Regulator Signals New Era in Privacy Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

In March, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency announced a consent order with an auto manufacturer alleging multiple violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act and imposing a $632,500 fine for alleged failure to strictly comply with the CCPA's provisions.

SCOTUS Considers Article III Questions with Significant Implications on Class Action Certification

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral argument this week in Labcorp v. Davis (No.

$51.75M Settlement in Clearview AI Biometric Privacy Litigation Illustrates Creative Resolution for Startups Facing Parallel Litigation and Enforcement Action

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On Thursday, March 20, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois granted final approval to a settlement agreement under which Clearview AI (Clearview) agreed to pay an estimated $51.75 million to a nationwide class if one of several contingencies takes place.

Cut! GoPro Can’t Keep Cameras Rolling After IPR Estoppel.

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Contour IP Holdings, LLC, v. GoPro, Inc., Case No. 17-cv-04738-WHO (N.D. Cal. March 24, 2025) - The estoppel provision of the American Invents Act (AIA) (35 U.S.C.

Supreme Court Decides Feliciano v. Department of Transportation

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Feliciano v. Department of Transportation, No.

The Supreme Court Update - April 30, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On Tuesday, April 29, the Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision: Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy, No.

COPPA 2.0: The Remake

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

After the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) updates, proposed by the FTC’s Final Rule, were paused due to an Executive Order in January this year, many wondered whether that would be the end of the long overdue updates....

Under-Performing Pregnant or Disabled Employees: Balancing Performance Management with the ADA, FMLA, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Performance conversations can quickly become legal minefields when an employee is pregnant, has a disability, or has requested protected leave.

National Biotechnology Initiative Act Would Implement Recommendations from NSCEB’s Final Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

As reported in our April 25, 2025, blog item, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, “urging Congressional action to bring the full weight of American innovation to improve and maintain U

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