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6 Tips On Legal Writing From A Former Federal Law Clerk

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

In litigation, first impressions frequently are made through the written word. Professional, coherent and accurate writing is crucial to establishing a good reputation with the court, and ultimately winning your case....

Ban on 'big four' auditors clauses comes into effect

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

As of 17 June 2016, any term in a contract which has the effect of restricting any audited person's choice of statutory auditor to certain categories or lists of statutory auditors will have no effect. This change, as required to be implemented by...

OIG Mid-Year Updated Provides Insight To Its Concerns

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released its mid-year update of its Fiscal Year Work Plan for 2016. The Work Plan summarizes new and ongoing reviews and activities that the OIG plans to pursue. Not surprisingly, the OIG has focused...

Ransomware Update: The FBI Weighs In

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

The FBI recently released an article discussing the spate of ransomware attacks on a variety of different entities, including hospitals. In the article, the FBI warned that ransomware attacks and the cybercriminals carrying them out are growing...

Re-evaluating Your Company’s Use and Presentation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

At a Glance: In May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) added twelve new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (“C&DIs”) on the use of non-GAAP (“Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”) financial measures to its existing...

State Attorneys General And Consumer Advocates Push For Privacy Protections In FCC’s Set-Top Box Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

On June 3, a group of 15 state attorneys general and the consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog each filed letters with the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) urging the FCC to incorporate more stringent consumer protection provisions...

Universal Health: The Supreme Court Approves Implied Certification; Focus on Materiality Provides a Mixed Blessing to Defendants in False Claims Act Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

On June 16, 2016, a unanimous Supreme Court blessed the implied false certification theory of False Claims Act (FCA) liability, resolving a circuit split on the theory’s legitimacy. The Court held that implied certification will succeed as a theory...

Legislative Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

With negotiations on the budget bill (HB 1030) still continuing outside the public view, this week the General Assembly focused on other issues. Tax Proposals; Services Tax Clarifications and New Market Jobs Act - The House Finance Committee...

Resolving UK construction disputes – our round-up of practice and procedure for in-house lawyers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

Our Resolving Construction Disputes Briefing highlights litigation, international dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) developments and is aimed at in-house lawyers in the construction industry....
By: Dentons

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Update: Sustainable Procurement Top Tips for a Winning Bid

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/06/16

Tokyo is set to host the Games of the XXXII Olympiad from 25 July – 9 August 2020, and the Paralympic Games from 25 August – 6 September 2020. With procurement well underway, we have summarised our top ten tips for how your business can make a...

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