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Computer Fraud: U.S. Supreme Court Rules There Must Be Unauthorized Access to Violate the Computer Fraud Abuse Act of 1986

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Under the Computer Fraud Abuse Act of 1986 (“CFAA”), anyone who “intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access” and thereby obtains computer information commits a criminal offense. In Van Buren v. U.S., 593 U.S.

New York Enacts HERO Act Requiring Workplace Safety Standards

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On May 5, 2021, the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. This bill requires employers in New York to implement workplace health and safety plans to prevent exposure to airborne infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

You Asked They Answered: The CFTC Publishes Updated FAQ for Form CPO-PQR

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

INTRODUCTION - On 26 May 2021, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or the Commission) Market Participants Division (MPD) published updated responses to frequently asked questions regarding Form CPO-PQR and CFTC Regulation 4.27 (the 2021 FAQ).

What Happens to EUAs for Diagnostic Tests After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Over?

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Our Health Care Group explains how emergency use authorizations (EUAs) have been issued during the current public health emergency and the benefits and limitations of offering a test pursuant to an EUA and provides practical advice for test developers preparing for the end of the public emergency

Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Among a Union Workforce

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Many employers are weighing the pros and cons of mandating that their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of continued employment.  In a non-union environment, mandating the vaccine generally is permissible, so long as the employer allows for exceptions for religious or health r

Media Bureau Seeks to Refresh Media Ownership Record

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On June 4, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Media Bureau (Bureau) released a Public Notice seeking to refresh the record in its pending 2018 Quadrennial Review proceeding.

Emerging Chemical Issues – Ethylene Oxide (Part 2 of 5): A Patchwork of State Regulation

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

Federal law generally sets a floor, rather than a ceiling, when it comes to emission reduction regulations, and thus, when assessing a facility’s compliance and legal risks it is important to track state and local laws, regulations, and enforcement activities.

Unraveling the New (Major) Illinois Restrictive Covenant Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On May 31, 2021, both Houses of the Illinois legislature unanimously passed legislation that, if signed by Governor Pritzker, will overhaul the enforceability of restrictive covenants in Illinois.

Will Washington Link Its Forthcoming Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap-and-Trade Program With California's?

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On May 17, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Climate Commitment Act. The legislation creates a market-based, economy-wide cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions in Washington state.

Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets CFAA to Avoid Criminalizing “Commonplace Computer Activity”

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/06/21

On June 3, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 opinion in Van Buren v. United States, No.

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