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Federal Circuit Opinion on Patent Eligibility of Machine Learning Applications Underscores Potential Value of Trade Secrecy to Protecting AI Innovation

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 18, 2025, the Federal Circuit published an opinion in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp.

California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an  executive order pausing federal enforcement over the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by ordering the U.S.

Steering the Microsoft Copilot Fleet: What Every Enterprise Needs to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

The possibilities in the Microsoft Copilot universe continue to expand. Discover the latest Copilot features and related risks you should know about along with guidance on how to better manage them....
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Impact of new Trump order targeting disparate impact liability

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In his administration’s continued quest to “encourage meritocracy and a colorblind society” and oppose “race-or sex-based favoritism,” President Trump issued a new executive order on April 23, 2025, titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.” The order specifically targets dispara

Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Four: Birth of Scorpio

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

The AI bot battles rage on. This round, we test OpenAI’s newest contender, released April 16, 2025: ChatGPT o3. Not to be confused with its leaner sibling—ChatGPT o3-mini, which debuted in January. When we tested that old thing in February in Part One of this series, it placed third out of six.

[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day – AI and Behavioral Analytics

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements.

German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be considered as works of applied art.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: April 30, 2025, The 4 AM Wake-Up Call Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network.

NCAA Imposes Harsh Sanctions on Fordham University Men’s Basketball for Recruiting Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 22, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) handed down harsh penalties on Fordham University’s men’s basketball program in what it referred to as a Level II “Major Infractions Case” via a negotiated resolution with the university....

FINRA Adds On to Its Annual Oversight Report - Building in RILA Sales Guidance for First Time

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In a section titled “Annuities Securities Products,” FINRA’s 2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, issued on January 28, 2025, addresses regulatory obligations related to the sales of variable annuities (VAs) and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs)....

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