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Changing the Rules of the Internet? The Uncertain Future of Platform and Intermediary Liability

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

The success of the modern internet can, in many ways, be traced to the passing of the watershed law of internet regulation that provides immunity from civil lawsuits for platforms or other internet intermediaries that publish the content of others.

Employee Confidentiality Provisions: Overbreadth Can Lead to Under-Protection

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements can be a meaningful measure to help companies protect valuable intellectual property, including trade secrets. This article addresses certain important issues under New York law concerning such provisions.

Latest Proposed Regulations Provide Needed Guidance on the Working Capital Safe Harbor

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Nestled within the new proposed regulations issued by the IRS on April 12 (the "Proposed Regulations") that mainly address foreign investors is needed relief for current Opportunity Zone projects....

Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

New Federal Developments - New Item - On April 15th, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the renewal of the Public Health Emergency (PHE).

Six Key Items to be Aware of Today Regarding the Equator Principles IV

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On October 1, 2020, the fourth edition of the Equator Principles came into effect. This fourth edition expands the scope of infrastructure projects that are captured by the principles and creates additional obligations for participating financial institutions and their borrowers.

Community College Collective Bargaining Bill – Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed the Community College Collective Bargaining Bill. It now sits on Governor Hogan’s Desk. The bill would establish collective bargaining rights for certain Maryland community college employees, as discussed in our February article.

Another Court Gets on (Hover) Board with Online Marketplace Liability for Defective Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

In two prior blog posts, we covered how online marketplaces, like Amazon, are being held responsible for defective and counterfeit products sold on their platforms.

Significant Real Property Tax Savings Available for Property Owners Affected by COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 27, 2021, Governor DeWine signed S.B. 57 into law, which allows property owners to reduce their 2020 property tax bills by filing a special “COVID-19 Complaint” with the county due by August 25, 2021. Complaints may be filed beginning July 26, 2021.

“Buy American” Update: Essential Medicines May Continue to Come From Abroad (For Now)

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

The Biden Administration has taken (at least temporarily) the teeth out of a Trump-era Executive Order that directed the government to “Buy American” for essential drugs and medical devices.

Sixth Circuit Rejects Strict Liability for Products Advertised via Fax, “Some Level of Knowledge” Required

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

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