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USPTO Challenges Reasonable Expectation of Success Prong of Obviousness Law Precedent in Immunogen v. Vidal

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has a history of attempting to challenge judicial decisions that the Office, usually for its own policy reasons, takes issue with.[1]  Recently, the Office decided to challenge the rationale behind the Supreme Court's decision in KSR v.

Assessing Privilege Protection for Training Materials and Presentations: Part I

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

Lawyers and non-lawyers frequently train their corporate colleagues. Determining any applicable attorney-client privilege or work product protections can implicate a number of variables....
By: McGuireWoods LLP

SCOTUS to Review the “Background Circumstances” Heightened Pleading Standard in Reverse Discrimination Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

On October 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a writ of certiorari,[1] agreeing to hear arguments in Ames v.

NY Court Stalls JBS Greenwashing Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

In 2023, NAD reviewed claims that JBS had made about its goal ​“to be net zero by 2040.” NAD determined that although the company had taken steps to reach the goal, those steps weren’t enough to support the claim.

Impact of Recent Executive Orders Regarding DEI and Affirmative Action in Higher Education

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” In addition to affecting government programs, federal contractors and federal policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and affirmative acti

Service of Donated Alcohol by Not-for-Profit Entities and Institutions of Higher Education

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

Not-for-profit entities and institutions of higher education may hold liquor licenses for their facilities. They may also be involved in catering events where alcohol is served on and off their premises.

Le gouvernement du Canada publie un guide relatif à la phase 1 du régime de déclaration sur les plastiques

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

Introduction Le 31 décembre 2024, le gouvernement du Canada a publié un guide de déclaration (le « Guide ») relatif au Registre fédéral sur les plastiques (le « Registre »).

Part 2 of powering through the AI future: Regulatory and market issues in supplying electricity to data centers

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

The explosion of AI technology over the past year has brought increasing awareness of the potential impact of this technology on the U.S. power grid. Electric demand attributable to data centers is expected to more than double from approximately 4% of electricity usage today to 9% by 2030.

Top 5 AI Trends Law Firms Must Know in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

Summary - Law firms that embrace AI in 2025 will gain a strategic edge in eDiscovery, from early case assessment to data-driven negotiations.

Chancery Holds Void Corporations are Unable to Litigate Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/02/25

Rivera v. Angkor Capital Ltd., C.A. 2022-0671-MTZ (Del. Ch. Aug.

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