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EC To Hold Webinar On Biotechnology IP

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

On May 12, 2021, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EDT), the European Commission (EC) Helpdesk will host a webinar on appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) rights for biotechnology inventions....

The Impact of Recent Amendments to the United States Bankruptcy Code on Lenders

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

On March 27, 2021, President Biden signed into law the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act (the Extension Act).

Indiana Repeals State Wetlands Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

In April 2021, Governor Eric Holcomb signed S.B. 389, repealing the majority of Indiana’s state-regulated wetlands law.

Federal Judge Vacates CDC Eviction Moratorium

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Judge Friedrich of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, entered an Order vacating the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium order.

Justice Thomas turns talkative in telephone arguments after years of mostly silence

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21


States Spring Into Action With Best Interest Rules for Annuities

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

In February 2020, the NAIC approved revisions to the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model 275, adopting a four-part best interest obligation, including the following obligations: care, disclosure, conflict of interest, and documentation.

Amendment To Florida Rules Increases Likelihood Of Summary Judgment In State Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

The Florida Supreme Court recently amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 (Summary Judgment), adopting the less restrictive federal summary judgment standard as articulated by the United States Supreme Court in Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986), Anderson v.

April 2021 Trade Law Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

In Husch Blackwell’s April 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •Court of International Trade declared Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum “derivatives” under Proclamation 9980 invalid as contrary to law...

What Damages Can You Recover In A Non-Compete Case?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

In the typical non-compete lawsuit, an employer seeks to block the defendant, often an ex-sales representative, from calling on or doing business with the company’s clients. However, in some cases, the defendant succeeds in taking some business, thereby raising the issue of monetary damages.

IRS Enforcement Revival: Could The Long Decline In Criminal And Fraud Enforcement Activity Be Coming To An End?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/21

In his April 28, 2021 address, President Biden asked Congress to provide $80 billion of extra funding for the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) over the next decade.

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