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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Launches New Delivery License

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

As of Friday, May 28, the Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”) has announced that Certified Economic Empowerment Applicants and Social Equity Program Participants (“EE/SE Participants”) are able to apply for pre-certification and licensure for the new Marijuana Delivery Operator license.

SEC Announces Latest Amendments to Proxy Advisor Rules Will Not Be Enforced, Pending Additional Review

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

Gary Gensler, the new chairman of the U.S.

DoD to Expand Enhanced Debriefings Rights

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently proposed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to codify and expand on the rules set forth in DoD’s March 2018 Class Deviation on Enhanced Postaward Debriefing Rights.

The Rise in Isolation Gaming…and Cheating - Are You Just Bad at Video Games, or Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Brought Out the Cheaters?

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

[co-authors: Vincent Flores and Ramsey Pace] Video games, particularly games that are played online with others, are increasingly being used as a gateway for entertainment and socialization for those isolating at home.

CMS’ Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (NGACO) Model Set To End in December 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

On May 21, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) Model (“NGACO Model” or “Model”), set to end December 31, 2021, will not be extended after receiving a one-year extension due to COVID-19.

ASBCA Exercises Jurisdiction Over Contractor Claim Despite Government's Allegations of Fraud

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

In Nauset Construction Corporation,1 the Armed Service Board of Contract Appeals once again addressed how Government allegations of fraud impact the Board's ability to hear a claim....
By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Brace Yourself – Quebec’s Bill 96 Proposes Substantial Changes to French Language Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

What happened? The Quebec Government made waves when they tabled Bill 96 – An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, on May 13, 2021.

Patent Case Summaries - May 2021 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

A weekly summary of the precedential patent-related opinions issued by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the opinions designated precedential or informative by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board....

Après Ski: Two Rules for NSW Environmental Prosecutions after the Charlotte Pass Snow Resort Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

Just days from the NSW ski season opening, the NSW Land and Environment Court (Court) has delivered its second decision in relation to the ongoing prosecution of Charlotte Pass Snow Resort Pty Ltd (Ski Resort) by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA)....

The Seller’s Contract Includes an “As Is” Disclaimer – Now What?

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21

Before a horse sale concludes, the seller asks the buyer to sign a written sale contract that includes an “as is” disclaimer. Should the buyer sign the contract? And if the seller refuses to negotiate a removal of that disclaimer, should the buyer walk away from the transaction?

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