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[Webinar] A Tough Act to Follow: How to Comply with the Complex Trade Agreement Act - October 5th, 12:00pm CST

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

The Trade Agreements Act, the related Federal Acquisition Regulation clause, and the requirements they place on Government contractors create a complex area of Government procurement, and recently the Government has placed a renewed focus on Trade...

Energy Newsletter - September 2016

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

Implementing Islamic Financing for Renewable Energy Projects - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has recently seen a surge of interest in developing renewable energy, in particular solar energy projects. Led by Morocco and Jordan...

Agree or Somewhat Likely to Agree – the Pros and Cons of Employee Feedback Surveys

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

Employee engagement is a vital component to any business. Having your employees focused on the strategic aims of your company, and not distracted by an unsatisfying work environment is key. Employers have long used employee surveys and focus groups...

Markman at the ITC and Its Effect on an Investigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

Several months ago, we were struck with the question of whether, as counsel for a patent owner at the ITC, our clients’ case would benefit from a Markman hearing. Claim construction during an ITC investigation was routinely performed as part of the...

Questions Remain Regarding Revised NAIC Data Security Model Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Cybersecurity (EX) Task Force released its second version of the Insurance Data Security Model Law (Model) on August 17. The first version was exposed on March 3, and was the subject of...

OSHA Issues New Guidance Regarding Whistleblower Settlements

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

OSHA has issued new guidance on approving settlement agreements in whistleblower cases, revising portions of its Whistleblower Investigations Manual. The guidance, dated August 23 but not released until September 15, states that settlements approved...

[Webinar] Hotel Liquor Licensing - September 27th, 10:00am PST

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

Join DWT Partner Matt LeMaster and Associate Jeff Giametta for this webinar where they will provide practical advice for dealing with the ins and outs of retail and hotel liquor licensing, including acquisition diligence, corporate structuring, and...

E-Commerce: The European Commission Completes Its Preliminary Report on the E-Commerce Sector Inquiry

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

In May 2015, the European Commission (the Commission) launched a sector inquiry in the field of e-commerce in the context of its Digital Single Market strategy. Its aim was to obtain an overview of prevailing market trends, gather evidence on...

The Dance Continues: Apotex Petitions the Supreme Court for Review

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

On September 9, 2016, Apotex Inc. petitioned the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari seeking review of the Federal Circuit’s July 2016 ruling in Amgen v. Apotex (Apotex) holding that the 180-day commercial marketing notice provision...

University of Minnesota Sues Gilead Sciences for Infringement of Hepatitis C Patents

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/09/16

On August 29, 2016, the Regents of the University of Minnesota (“the University”) filed suit against Gilead Sciences (“Gilead”) for patent infringement in the District Court for the District of Minnesota. According to the complaint, the University...

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