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Patentability Versus Freedom-To-Operate

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

If you do not know the difference between patentability and freedom-to-operate (FTO), you are not alone. Most often people mistakenly believe that a patent gives them the right to make, use, and sell an invention. Not so.

[Audio] Are You a Foreign Agent? [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 21

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

The Maria Butina case cast a spotlight on once-obscure laws known as 18 USC Section 951, and the Foreign Agent Registration Act, or FARA. The government has revived these laws to target political actors, foreign propagandists, or influencers acting here in the United States without prior notice.

IRS Announces 2022 Limits for HSAs, HDHPs and Excepted Benefit HRAs

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2021-25) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2022.

Weekly IRS Roundup May 3 – May 7, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of May 3, 2021 – May 7, 2021...

Cyberattack Shuts Down Cross-Country Gas Pipeline System

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

It was not a matter of if, but when. On Friday, Colonial Pipeline Company, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline, closed its entire 5,500-mile pipeline system that carries liquid fuels, including gasoline, from the Gulf Coast of Texas to New York and surrounding communities.

EFSA Panel Concludes That Titanium Dioxide Cannot Be Considered Safe as a Food Additive

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On May 6, 2021, the European Food Safety Association (EFSA) announced that E171 is no longer considered safe when used as a food additive. The European Commission (EC) asked EFSA to update its safety assessment of the food additive titanium dioxide (E171).

Forced Labor Enforcement: CBP’s Latest Seizure Sends “Strong Message” to the Trade Community

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

On May 4, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the seizure of a shipment containing 3.97 million nitrile disposable gloves that, according to CBP, is directly linked to forced labor practices in Malaysia.

Protecting Your Company Against Revenue Clawbacks: Preference Actions (Part 3 of 3)

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

This is the final part of our three-part series on revenue clawbacks. The scenario: a customer or teaming partner goes bankrupt and then they (or a trustee) demand you return money they already paid you for services or goods duly rendered.

Minimum Wage Increase and Updated Workplace Posters

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

It’s that time of year to prepare for minimum wage increases and update workplace posters.  Beginning July 1, minimum wage rates throughout Oregon increase, to $13.25 for Portland Metro, $11.50 for Nonurban Counties, and $12.75 as Standard......

Legislative Update May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21

Jones Street saw plenty of action this week as the May 13 crossover deadline inched closer.

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