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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.

Uber Can’t Compel Arbitration of PAGA Claim According to California Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 21, 2021, the Second Appellate District of the Court of Appeal of the State of California filed an unpublished opinion rejecting Uber’s attempt to enforce an arbitration provision that waived an employee’s right to bring a claim under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

The Ongoing US Vaccine Passport Debate

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

One main principle among public health measures is to use the least restrictive method necessary to protect the population, or to do the greatest good.

The Churl Nextdoor

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Millions of Dollars in Penalties, Signaling Increased Cybersecurity Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 14, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced it settled an enforcement action against National Securities Corporation (“National Securities”) related to claims under the Cybersecurity Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500.

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