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The Rising Tide of Fintiv Denials

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

In the precedential Fintiv, Inc. decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board identified six factors balancing efficiency, fairness, and integrity of the patent system in determining whether to exercise discretionary institution or denial.

Yes, Federal Investigations May Require Your Company to Comply With a Stockholder’s Books-and-Records Demands

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Gross v. Biogen Inc., C.A. No. 2020-0096-PAF (Del. Ch. Apr. 14, 2021). On October 11, 2016, plaintiff Melvin Gross, served the first of four books-and-records demands on defendant Biogen Inc., under DGCL Section 220. Mr. Gross was a stockholder of Biogen at the time he made the demand.

Alert: Second Circuit Rules Individuals Have Standing to Sue for ‘Increased Risk’ of Identity Theft

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Earlier this week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that where personal information is disclosed without authorization, impacted individuals may have standing to sue if they can show an “increased risk” of identity theft or fraud, even if this hasn’t yet happened.

LIBOR Transition – Legislative Solutions

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

As LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) transitions, various jurisdictions are mapping out the path forward. Please see full Publication below for more information....
By: Allen & Overy LLP

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Additional Probes, Lawsuits Announced on Toxic Elements in Baby Food - New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a probe into whether baby food contains toxic elements such as arsenic and other metals.

Lessons From Spain’s Fine Of Equifax For GDPR Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

The Spanish data protection authority AEPD fined Equifax 1 million Euros for processing publicly available personal data unlawfully in violation of the purpose limitation, data minimization and other General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.

Supreme Court Curbs Consumer Relief: Enforcement Implications Of AMG Capital v. FTC

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on April 22, 2021, in AMG Capital Management LLC v. Federal Trade Commission curtails the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek equitable monetary relief in federal court under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act (the Act)......

New Washington Payroll Tax To Pay For ‘Free’ Long-Term Care Benefits From The State

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Washington has adopted the nation’s first state-run long-term care (LTC) services and support trust program.

ICYMI: Chat With The Chiefs On Thursday, May 6th

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

You are invited to attend the Appellate Practice Section’s “Fireside Chat with the Chiefs” this Thursday, May 6th, at 1:00 p.m......
By: Fox Rothschild LLP

New State Law Eliminates All Copays, Coinsurance, and Deductibles for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/21

Patient access to behavioral health and substance use disorder services has increasingly become the subject of legislation.

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