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Department of Labor’s Cybersecurity Guidance for Benefit Plans Signals Increased Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On April 14, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its first set of guidance documents related to the cybersecurity of retirement benefit plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Third Circuit Confirms Triangular Setoffs Unenforceable in Bankruptcy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The Third Circuit’s recent decision in In re Orexigen Therapeutics Inc., 990 F.3d 748 (3d Cir.

Latest Federal Court Cases - May 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Cap Export, LLC v. Zinus, Inc., Appeal No. 2020-2087 (Fed. Cir. May 5, 2021) - The Federal Circuit issued a single precedential patent case this week.

Summary of new and proposed legislation, May 2021 (UK Construction Focus)

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table....
By: Dentons

Private schools: Consider Section 504, ADA Obligation When Accepting COVID-19 Relief Federal Funding

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Section 504 applies to private schools that receive federal funds, which are defined in the regulations as, "any grant, loan, contract (other than a procurement contract or a contract of insurance or guaranty), or any other arrangement by which the [U.S.

Prendiamo un Caffé!: Be Paid to Work Remotely in Italy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

As we have reported, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged not only the employment relationship but also how local government may lessen the economic impact of the pandemic.

Privacy Bill Essentials: West Virginia HB 3159

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

West Virginia Republicans introduced House Bill 3159 on March 15, 2021.

FCA consults on a new category of UK authorised open-ended fund to invest in illiquid assets: the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF)

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The FCA has launched its consultation (the Consultation), open for feedback until 25 June 2021, on a new category of authorised fund vehicle designed to accommodate investment in illiquid assets, the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF).

Corporate Practice of Medicine on Steroids

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

At a time when many are questioning the continued utility and viability of the corporate practice of medicine ban, California may be doubling down.

Waiver Of Intellectual Property Protections For COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely To Have Meaningful Impact In Short Term

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On Wednesday, May 7, 2021, the United States officially endorsed waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.

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