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The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Infringement: Studio Ghibli vs. AI Generator

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has consistently served as a pillar of creativity, producing animated films that blend unique visuals with heartfelt storytelling.

Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending April 11, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd., No. 2023-1977 (Fed. Cir. (D. Del.) Apr. 8, 2025). Opinion by Murphy (sitting by designation), joined by Moore and Chen.

Martyn's Law - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

BACKGROUND - The bombing of the Manchester Arena in 2017 exposed the lack of readiness of many public venues to deal with terrorist threats.  The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2024 (the "Act") is, for which the mother of one of the victims has lobbied extensively, has just received Roya

The Ultimate Social Inflation Survival Guide

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Insurance professionals, risk managers, and counsel deal with it on a daily basis, plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers are driving and benefiting from it, consumers and policyholders are paying for it, litigation funders are financing it, and pundits are addressing it with greater frequency now.

Shifting Signals, April 2025 - Relief for Swap Dealer Pre-Trade Disclosures

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

On April 4, 2025, the staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") Market Participants Division ("MPD") issued compliance relief for registered swap dealers ("SDs") from the requirement to provide the so-called pre-trade mid-market marks ("PTMMM").

New Tariffs of the US, the EU and Other Countries – Implications for Transport and Logistics

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

The global trade landscape is shifting, with tariffs largely being used as strategic instruments in economic and geopolitical competition.

Great Fund Insights: Co-Investing 101: shared risk, shared reward

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

A challenging fundraising environment, the rise in M&A activity and the capital requirements necessary to bridge funding gaps are key developments which have led fund managers to increase their offering of co-investment opportunities, while simultaneously using these co-investments to bolster

Not Secret and Not Used: Misappropriation Claim Dismissed

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants, finding that the plaintiff failed to identify a trade secret and presented no evidence of its use or disclosure. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc. v.

Prosecution Disclaimer Alive and Well, Especially in Closed Claim

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s noninfringement determination, finding that the presence of a disclaimed compound in the accused product precluded infringement. Azurity Pharm., Inc. v. Alkem Lab’ys Ltd., Case No. 23-1977 (Fed. Cir. Apr.

A new era of global trade tensions

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

On April 2, 2025, after weeks of speculation and heightened geopolitical tension, President Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on what he dubbed “Liberation Day”.

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