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On the Basis of Sex… Discrimination in Group Health Plans and What Employers Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

In just a few days’ time, recently promulgated federal final rules addressing sex-based nondiscrimination in the administration of health care benefits have created a flurry of healthcare industry activity. The angst arises from providers, payers, and certain health plans alike.

FDA Releases New Draft Guidance Regarding Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a new proposed draft guidance in February that would change the FDA’s outlook on the engagement of a data monitoring committee (DMC) in clinical trials. Originally Published in Birmingham Medical News....

Orange County Proposes to Implement Vision 2050 and Orange Code in September 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

Vision 2050 - As one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, Orange County has been working to amend their state-required Comprehensive Plan called, “Vision 2050.” Vision 2050 is drafted with two of Orange County’s key planning goals in mind: smart growth and sustainability....

NAR v. DOJ: D.C. Circuit Bolsters Antitrust Division’s Investigative Powers In Real Estate

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

In the latest chapter of a long-running investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division into real estate industry practices, the D.C.

IP ├ IP???: The Logic Of Election Year Legal Disputes Over Proprietary Intangibles

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

Title? Typo? Cryptic code? Equation? Really it is a combination of three of the four. In other words, it is not a typo (You can look elsewhere in this piece for those)....
By: International Lawyers Network

Navigating the New Frontier: Updates to Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Rules and Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

The Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule (FMLLP), which was announced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on April 12, 2024, represents a significant update to the Federal onshore oil and gas leasing framework.

[Podcast] Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical: Supreme Showdown

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

In 2023, a lawsuit that had wound its way through the judicial system for nearly 10 years finally had its day in the U.S. Supreme Court – and made waves in the biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical communities.

FTC Regulation Tracker – April 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

The big regulatory news out of the FTC in April was the issuance of a new Final Rule governing noncompete agreements. If it becomes effective, the new rule, which would ban most noncompetes nationwide, would radically change the landscape of employer-employee relations in the United States.

What Employers Need to Know About the Recent Supreme Court Decision in Muldrow

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Muldrow vs. City of St.

AI and the employment relationship

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/05/24

The general public's enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is making its way into the workplace. While AI offers many advantages, employers must remain aware of the risks that a lack of supervision can generate....

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