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Patents Must Describe the “How” - A Reminder That Functional Claims Need Structural Support

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

On April 30, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Fintiv, Inc. v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (No.

10 Critical Facts for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors Facing Suspension or Debarment

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is cracking down on procurement fraud and contract fraud. It has recently issued multiple referrals for suspension or debarment, and it is targeting not only prime vendors, but subcontractors, distributors, manufacturers, and other entities as well....

A Refocused China Initiative: DOJ’s New White Collar Enforcement Strategy

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

On May 12, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, Head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, unveiled a comprehensive white collar enforcement strategy titled “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime” (“the Strategy”)....

Navigating The EU’s New Digital Regulatory Landscape: What Data Centre Operators and Investors Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

The European Union has ushered in a new era of digital regulation that will significantly impact the data centre industry.

DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Tariffs, Sanctions and Export Controls (Part III of III)

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

DOJ’s new Corporate Enforcement Program is designed to bring certainty to the voluntary disclosure and cooperation process.  DOJ’s intent is clear — voluntary disclosure is likely to lead to a declination, reduced penalties and the absence of a corporate monitor....

Missouri's Repeal of Paid Sick Leave and Portions of Minimum Wage: What’s Next for Proposition A

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

On May 14, 2025, the Missouri Senate voted 22-11 to repeal portions of Proposition A, the voter-approved initiative that increases the state’s minimum wage and requires employers to provide earned paid sick leave....

[Video] SBR-Author’s Podcast: The Unseen Life of an Undercover Agent: A Conversation with Charlie Spillers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. Today, Tom is joined by Charlie Spillers, a former federal prosecutor, undercover agent, and author.

SEC Chair Announces Intent to Increase Retail Access to Private Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

Our Investment Funds Team discusses Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins’s plans to improve retail investors’ access to private funds....
By: Alston & Bird

A Call to Do Better at Vendor Security Risks

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

Technology vendors everywhere want to serve big Wall Street banks, so when one of those banks talks about risks they see in their software supply chain, compliance and audit professionals should listen – which brings us to an extraordinary open letter that JPMorgan Chase recently published....

Reframe and Refocus: The Impact of Executive Orders on ESG

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/05/25

After years of building momentum, ESG efforts are now facing increasing scrutiny amid a shifting political landscape.

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