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SkyPan and FAA Settle UAS Enforcement Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

SkyPan International, Inc. (SkyPan), based in Chicago, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed upon a comprehensive settlement to resolve the enforcement cases where the FAA alleged that the SkyPan operated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS...

Annual HSR Merger Notification Threshold Adjustments Announced

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

On January 19, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (the HSR Act). These thresholds are adjusted annually based on changes in the U.S. gross national...

Dear Littler: Can A Boss Fire Someone for Off-Duty Political Activities?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

Dear Littler: I saw one of my employees on the local news the other night participating in a political rally over the weekend. We try to maintain a tension-free workplace. Can I discipline him for this conduct? Can I at least institute a policy...

Trump Administration Could Ratify Montreal Protocol 2014 Addressing Unruly Airline Passengers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

Unruly passenger incidents on commercial aircraft are an endemic problem for the airline industry. Such incidents threaten the safety and security of all on board, disrupt operations and result in significant economic losses to the airlines. To...

Are Hybrid Facilities the Wave of the Future?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

Seniors Housing Business (www.seniorshousingbusiness.com) recently published a fascinating article on attempts by some senior housing operators to create facilities with a mix of independent living and assisted living residents.  Recognizing tha

Race to Courthouse in Shareholder Derivative Actions Could Raise Due-Process Issues

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

The Delaware Supreme Court requested further consideration of the federal due-process issues that might arise where a court is asked to hold that a shareholder derivative action is precluded because a prior derivative action was dismissed based on...

Cold but exhilarating in Davos

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

We're just back from our second visit to the Davos 'fringe' with Innovate Finance and several FinTech momentum players. Numerous events and discussions on a wide range of topics take place alongside the main World Economic Forum event and, if you...

Montana Pays $24M for Asbestos Mass Toxic Injury Settlements

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

Two recent mass toxic injury settlements out of Montana are a stark reminder of the dangers of exposure to asbestos dust. The $24 million is the result of two distinct settlements and resolves asbestos related injury and illness claims for over 1,000 individuals.

Key Trade Appointees and President Trump’s Approach to International Trade Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

President Trump has now appointed the senior members of his administration (some of whom remain subject to U.S. Senate confirmation) who will help him develop, coordinate and enforce U.S. trade policy. Examining the backgrounds of these senior trade...

Labor & Employment E-Note - January 2017

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/17

The Supreme Court of the United States is, of course, known for landmark decisions affecting the lives of Americans. When we hear “SCOTUS” we think of famous civil rights cases such as Marbury v. Madison, (1803) which established the Supreme Court’s...

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