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New Tennessee Laws Governing the Use of Restrooms

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The Tennessee legislature passed two bills this session relating to the use of restrooms by transgender individuals. Generally referred to as the "bathroom bills," these laws take effect on July 1, 2021.

COVID-19 Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – June 2021 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

Last week, President Biden announced a new milestone of 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered. In addition, the FDA issued a draft guidance to distinguish between “remanufacturing” and “servicing” of medical devices....

Contract Exclusion Bars Coverage for Fraudulent Representation and Concealment Claims Arising from Purchase and Lease Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The United States District Court for the Central District of California, applying California law, has held that the contract exclusion of a private equity liability policy bars coverage for a lawsuit alleging fraudulent representation and concealment, where the claims arose from breach of contrac

What Could Go Wrong? Building Resiliency In The Face Of Chaos

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The winter storm that descended on Texas in February 2021 is a reminder of why organizations should assess their strategy and operations to manage and mitigate risk before chaos ensues....
By: Opportune LLP

China’s GDPR Is Coming: Are You Ready? – Exploring the Upcoming China’s Draft Personal Information: Protection Law Topic three – Personal Information Handler

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

On April 29, 2021, China released the second draft of Personal Information Protection Law (hereinafter the “PIPL” or “Draft”) for public comments, which replaced the first draft issued in October 2020.

Supreme Court’s Arthrex Ruling Calls For Greater PTAB Oversight But Narrows Remands

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

In the long-awaited decision in United States v. Arthrex, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board is unconstitutionally structured, but held that the correct remedy is more limited than the one the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit had granted.

New York Lifts Most Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

On June 7, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared that the State would lift most remaining COVID-19 restrictions when 70% of adult New Yorkers had received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Six Overtime Risks for Arizona Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

It is estimated that as many as 75% of Arizona contractors are not paying their employees overtime properly. If the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") conducts an audit, the results can be devastating to an employer.

Supreme Court Rules PTAB Decisions Subject to Discretionary Review by PTO Director, Vacating Federal Circuit Decision in Arthrex

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

The Supreme Court issued its decision in United States v. Arthrex, Inc., which considered whether Administrative Patent Judges’ (APJs) authority to issue decisions in inter partes reviews on behalf of the executive branch is consistent with the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

Senate Passes the Endless Frontier Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/06/21

In a rare showing of bipartisanship, the U.S.

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