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Secretary of Interior Decentralizes Processing of Requests for Non-Gaming Off-Reservation Fee-to-Trust Land Acquisitions

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

The Secretary of the Interior issued Order Number 3400 on April 27, concerning the delegation of authority for non-gaming fee-to-trust land acquisitions concerning off-reservation Tribal lands.

Refrigerants/Air Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Brook Park, Ohio, Recycling Facility Enter into Consent Agreement

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and KB Trading, Inc. (“KB”) entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act regulations addressing: . . .

Uniwest And Virginia’s Anti-Indemnification Statute: The Trap For The Unwary Should Be Closed

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

Uniwest And Virginia’s Anti-Indemnification Statute: The Trap For The Unwary Should Be Closed Source: Virginia Lawyer By James P. Bobotek 04.30.21 When preparing commercial contracts, parties strive for certainty to prevent post-execution risk allocation surprises.

Internal Investigations

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

Many of our clients are increasingly faced with internal investigations, some with complex compliance or whistleblowing features. Our April client alert looks at some of the key considerations before embarking upon any investigation.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces “The MI Vacc to Normal Challenge” Outlining Return-to-Office, Reopening Plans for State

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

On Thursday, April 29 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference announcing  the “MI Vacc to Normal Challenge” to re-open portions of the Michigan economy restricted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NYSED Calls for Students with Disabilities Who Have Turned 21 to Return to School During 2021-2022 Year

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

During the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, the Board of Regents and New York State Education Department (NYSED) temporarily modified the requirements for all students, including students with disabilities, to earn high school diplomas, credentials, and endorsements.

Greentree Reservoir/Lonoke County, Arkansas: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notices 404 Permit Application

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Vicksburg District)(“Corps”) public noticed on April 27th a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application for a proposed Greentree Reservoir (“Reservoir”). See Application No. MVK-2021-117....

Federal Oil and Gas Leases: Where Are We Now and What's Next?

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

In the short 100 days since inauguration day, the Biden Administration has put oil and gas leasing on public lands and federal waters at the forefront of its climate agenda—from issuance of Executive Order No.

Citizen Suit Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Federal Court Addresses Statute of Limitations

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/21

A United States District Court (N.D. California) (“Court”) addressed in an April 22nd Order whether the statute of limitations (“SOL”) barred a Clean Water Act (“CWA”) citizen suit action. See Clarke v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, et al., 2021 WL 1580829....

Can Biopharma Functional Genus Patent Claims Be Resuscitated?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

An en banc rehearing petition to the Federal Circuit seeks to breathe life back into the widespread practice of patenting a genus of compounds by claiming their common functional characteristics.

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