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Obtaining the Benefits of a Performance Bond: Tread Carefully

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

When a party to a construction contract is faced with nonperformance of another party, often the desire to keep the project moving takes precedence in responding to the performance default....

Alvotech Files Suit Against AbbVie to Invalidate Humira Patent Portfolio

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

On May 11, 2021, Alvotech USA and Alvotech hf (jointly, Alvotech) filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgement against AbbVie Inc.

[Video] Greg Rolen discusses how Schools can cope with cyberbullying.

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Greg Rolen partner in school districts and education law at Haight Brown & Bonesteel talks about the obligations and responsibilities of schools and school administrators when navigating roadmaps to stem cyberbullying and protect student speech....

Expanding a Brand into Canada: Trademark Registrations- The Basics

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

When a corporation expands its business into Canada, consideration should be given to whether it can register its brand as a trademark in this new market.

Korea Launches Powerful Anti-Corruption Investigative Body

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Companies with business operations in Korea should assess the risk of possible violations subject to the CIO’s jurisdiction. Gwon-lyeog-hyeong bi-li, a Korean phrase that translates as “power-type corruption” in English, refers to corruption involving senior government officials.

Ransomware on the Rise in Critical Infrastructure Sector

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Recent ransomware attacks against U.S.

Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds Available For State And Local Governments

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

The federal government has issued its Interim Final Rule regarding implementation of the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (Fiscal Recovery Funds) established under the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 202

Earned Wage Access And The Law: A Regulatory Revue

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

Over the past few years, earned wage access (EWA) has exploded in popularity because it’s good for workers’ financial health and stability. Financially healthy workers are less stressed, stay at work longer, and perform better, which also helps employers.

Pipeline Ransomware Attack Underscores Cyberthreats to Critical Infrastructure

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

As has been reported, a recent ransomware attack has caused an interstate pipeline and fuel supplier to much of the eastern United States to shut down its operations.

NYC Council Passes Data Privacy Bill That Would Impose Rigorous Requirements On Owners Of “Smart Access” Buildings

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/05/21

As we noted in our last post, there has been a flurry of data privacy and security activity in New York, with the State appearing poised to join California as a leader in this space.

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