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NCAA v. Alston: Five Key Takeaways

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/06/21

On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston et al that affirmed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and U.S.

David Weil To Head Up Wage Hour Division At USDOL: An Indicator Of Things To Come.

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/06/21

I have commented, as many others, that the Biden USDOL will be far more employee friendly and protective of employee rights. More proof has arrived.

Employers Must Update 401(K) Documents For “Third” Cycle

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/06/21

COVID-19 has brought many changes to retirement plan laws. In addition, plan documents are still being updated for pre-COVID 19 laws such as the 2019 SECURE Act......
By: Kerr Russell

[Audio] Helping the Transgender Community Through The Name Change Project with Samantha Rothaus of Davis+Gilbert: On Record PR

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/06/21

Caitlan McCafferty, Public Relations Account Director of Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., goes on record with Samantha Rothaus, an associate at Davis+Gilbert LLP, to discuss the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, why access to identity documents that correctly match a person’s name

CFPB Acting Director Issues Statement on Addressing Racial Inequities in Consumer Finance Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Dave Uejio, the CFPB’s acting director, recently issued a statement affirming his commitment to address racial inequities and discussing the importance of fairness and equity in the consumer finance markets....

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — June 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Recent M&A Activity: - May 7, 2021: ESS Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of non-toxic, long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage, announced a business combination with ACON S2 Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company.

Interlocking Boards: The Antitrust Risk You May Never Have Heard Of

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

A mostly forgotten statute barring competitors from having representatives on each other’s boards could be used by regulators if pressure builds for antitrust enforcement in the tech industries....

Second Circuit Provides Clarity on “Inherently Suspect” Standard, Overturns FTC’s Ruling on 1-800 Contacts Trademark Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) administrative order against 1-800 Contacts, Inc.

In Significant Update to the Provider Relief Fund, HHS Sets New Deadlines for Providers to Spend PRF Grant Money and Report Uses

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

This is the first of two posts discussing the June 11, 2021 updates to the PRF reporting requirements and FAQs. On June 11, 2021, the U.S.

Supreme Court Clarifies Basic Presumption Burden and Holds Courts Should Consider All Price Impact Evidence

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. v. Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, No.

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