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Second Circuit Reverses Marblegate Decision

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Trust Indenture Act Section 316(b) Limited to Actual Amendments to An Indenture’s Core Terms - Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 17, 2017, in a 2-1 decision in Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp., (15-2124) (the...

Renewable Energy Update - January 2017 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Renewable Energy Focus - Study reports climate policies provide $13 billion in economic benefits to San Joaquin Valley - Los Angeles Times - Jan 18 - As California lawmakers prepare for another round of debating the best way to combat...

Obama Administration Eases Sanctions on Sudan

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

On January 13, 2017, the Treasury Department, citing an executive order issued by President Obama on the same day, announced the issuance of a general license, effectively lifting most sanctions against Sudan. The general license became effective on...

FTC Announces New Thresholds for 2017

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

As required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), on January 19, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $80.8...

21st Century Cures: A Closer Look

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

On December 7, 2016, the US Congress enacted the 21st Century Cures Act, substantial legislation intended to accelerate “discovery, development and delivery” of medical therapies by encouraging biomedical research investment, facilitating innovation...

FDA Issues Discussion Paper on LDTs

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Following its recent announcement that it would not finalize its 2014 draft guidance on laboratory developed tests (“LDTs”), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Discussion Paper on Laboratory Developed Tests (“Discussion Paper”) on...

[Video] This Week in FCPA-Episode 36-Jeff Bagwell in the Hall of Fame edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/01/17

Show Notes for Episode 36, week ending January 20, the Jeff Bagwell in the Hall of Fame edition: 1. Jeff Bagwell admitted into the Hall of Fame. 2. Rolls Royce-stunning $800MM global settlement, including resolutions with the UK SFO, DOJ and...

The Redemption 'Make Whole' Remedy Controversy – An Easy Fix

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

The new year has brought an unexpected controversy in an otherwise very issuer-friendly high yield bond market, one involving limiting the available remedies following default that were expanded in last year’s decision by the Southern District of New...

This Year’s Top Ten IP Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

#10 Design Patent Damages § 289 - Samsung Elecs. Co., v. Apple Inc., 580 U.S. _ (Dec. 6, 2016) - In the case of a multicomponent product, the relevant article of manufacture for arriving at a damages award under Section 289 of the Patent Act...

The (Hopefully) Short, Costly Life of President Obama’s Executive Orders

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

For companies frustrated with the increasingly complex and burdensome compliance obligations imposed on government contractors, the elimination of some or all of the burdensome rules, which are both expensive and distinct from generally applicable...

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