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Fashion Sustainability Claims Can’t Shake Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

With Earth Day in April, it’s not a surprise that sustainability claims in the clothing industry have been in the limelight this spring. Actions in both the U.S. and overseas are a reminder to fashion retailers of the importance of substantiating sustainability claims....

Lean on Me . . . New Guidance on Federal COBRA Subsidy

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

We posted on April 6th about the COBRA subsidy that was made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

Winn Dixie Saga Continues: Eleventh Circuit Actively Considering Rehearing Request

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent order from the Eleventh Circuit signals that the court is seriously considering a rehearing in Gil v. Winn-Dixie....
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Deepfake deception: the emerging threat of deepfake attacks

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

One of the fastest evolving technologies today is that of deepfakes. The term "deepfakes" is taken from deep learning, and refers to synthesised and/or superimposed images and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) using existing images and videos.

Four judges dissent from Ninth Circuit denial of rehearing en banc in Seila Law; Seila Law asks Ninth Circuit to stay mandate pending filing of a cert petition

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

In December 2020, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the CFPB’s structure was unconstitutional and remanded the case for further consideration, a unanimous panel of the U.S.

Malpractice Defendants Claim For Contribution From Second Lawyer Rejected

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

The appellate court affirmed the dismissal of a third party claim for contribution brought by a legal malpractice defendant (who advised the malpractice plaintiff regarding a corporate reorganization) against another lawyer who advised the malpractice plaintiff about litigation growing out of the

Investigations Newsletter: COVID-19 Task Force Established to Enhance Enforcement Efforts against Fraud

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

COVID-19 Task Force Established to Enhance Enforcement Efforts against Fraud - On May 17, 2021, the Department of Justice and U.S.

Nord Steam 2 Saga Ends As Biden Waives Sanctions

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

The dispute over the controversial oil and gas pipeline known as “Nord Stream 2” ended on Wednesday when the United States Department of State announced that the Biden administration was waiving sanctions against the pipeline’s Russian owner, Nord Stream 2 AG, and its German CEO, Matthias Warnig.

Party Opposing Confirmation of Non-Domestic Arbitration Award Subject to Convention May Also Assert FAA Defenses If Award Rendered in the U.S. or Under U.S. Arbitral Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

In 2006, Goldgroup and DynaResource entered into a contract relating to a gold mining operation in Mexico, which contained a dispute resolution provision requiring that the disputes be submitted to binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (A

2022 Statewide Elections

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/05/21

Last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 221 (SB 221) creating a new category of political committee under state law that will substantially change the political fundraising and spending landscape in advance of the next round of statewide elections in 2022.

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