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Prompt Response to Alleged Student Harassment Helps Defeat Title IX and Related Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Georgia) affirmed the dismissal of Title IX and Section 1983 claims filed by volleyball players against the University of South Alabama and its officials....

CFTC Staff Seeks Public Comment on 24/7 Trading and Perpetual Contracts in Derivatives Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

On April 21, 2025, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) staff issued two Requests for Comment (“RFCs”) aimed at gathering public input on emerging areas of interest in the derivatives markets....
By: WilmerHale

Celebrating World IP Day 2025: Music, Innovation, and Intellectual Property

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

Another year, another celebration of intellectual property (IP) on World IP Day.

New Executive Order Calls for Maximizing Cost-Effective Commercial Solutions in Government Contracting

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

In a few short weeks, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders (EOs) that, once implemented, will significantly alter federal procurement. We previously reviewed the EO directing the modernization of defense acquisition processes....

[Event] 23rd Advanced Summit on Life Sciences Patents - May 19th - 20th, New York, NY

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

At ACI’s 23rd Advanced Summit on Life Sciences Patents, you can expect informational overviews and thorough discussion of every facet of the industry. In a time of major legislative, regulatory, and judicial change, you can't afford to miss this year's event....

Understanding the Litigation Privilege

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

The litigation privilege insulates communications made by lawyers and their clients during, and in some circumstances, prior to judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings from defamation and other tort claims....

Washington State Makes Key Changes to Amend Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

On April 22, 2025, the Washington State Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 5408, as amended by the House on April 15, 2025 (“Amended SSB 5408”), making substantial changes to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act related to pay and benefit information in job postings, a law that has resulted in h

Familiar Tactics, New Targets: Non-Practicing Entities Move Into Life Sciences and Consumer Tech

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

High-volume patent monetization entities have long focused on targets in the information technology and software sectors. But that trend is shifting....
By: Fenwick & West LLP

Executive Order Targeting State Energy Regulations: Impacts and Responses From States

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

FCA's Regulatory Plans Signal Cause For Cautious Optimism

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/25

Supporting growth, fighting crime, helping consumers and being a smarter regulator: These are the four predictable priorities identified in the Financial Conduct Authority's 2025-2030 strategy document, released on March 25. Originally published in Law360 - April 22, 2025....

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