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Uzbekistan has declared its largest region a free economic zone

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

On May 15, 2019, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree making the entire territory of Navoi region a free economic zone (FEZ)....
By: Dentons

Be Careful of What You Wish For – Environmental Groups Complain about the Environmental Study of Hydraulic Fracturing That They Sued BLM to do

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

On April 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) analyzing potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing for future oil & gas development within...

Recent Developments on Article III Standing-to-Appeal AIA Trial Decisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

In past decisions, the Federal Circuit has made clear that a petitioner appealing a PTAB’s final written decision upholding the patentability of challenged claims after an AIA trial must establish Article III standing. In particular, the petitioner...

EPA to Take Action to Improve Cost-Benefit Analyses for Agency Rulemakings

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

On Tuesday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an internal memo outlining new agency efforts to improve the consistency and transparency of cost-benefit analyses performed in conjunction with agency rulemakings. EPA...

Court Upholds EcoServices' $1.9 Million Jury Verdict and Ongoing Royalty Against Certified Aviation Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

EcoServices asserted two patents against Certified Aviation related to aircraft engine washing services. The jury found that Certified Aviation willfully infringed and awarded $1,949,600 in reasonable royalty damages. The Court ordered the parties to...

A Notice of Deficiency Is Not Set in Stone

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

A recent case decided by the United States Court of Appeals of the Tenth Circuit reminds taxpayers to be aware that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not necessarily locked in to the positions and arguments stated in the Notice of Deficiency. In...

Three Ways LinkedIn Navigator Helps Busy Lawyers Sleep Better (And Worry Less About Top Clients)

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

Three scenarios that show how to monitor and get ahead of news and developments before they evolve into problems that threaten important client relationships....
By: LinkedIn

GDPR in Poland, one year after: the new Polish Data Protection Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

New Polish data protection legislation entered into force on 4 May 2019. The legislation introduces amendments to 162 existing sectoral acts to ensure compliance with the GDPR. This includes the Telecommunications Law, the Electronic Services Act,...

North Carolina Legislative Update - May 2019 #4

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

Senate appropriators worked on the budget bill behind closed doors this week and both houses considered a variety of bills prior to leaving for the Memorial Day holiday. Budget Bill (H966) - After passing the House on May 3, the budget bill is now...

Estate Planning Advisory

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

As a general rule, it is advisable to revisit your estate plan every few years, or if some major change occurs in your personal circumstances or in applicable law. Recent historic changes to the tax law warrant revisiting your estate plan now....

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