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Visa and MasterCard Win Approval for $5.7 Billion Settlement Ending Years of Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

Today Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. won approval for a $5.7 billion settlement that ended years of litigation with United States merchants over allegations that credit card swipe fees are improperly fixed. U.S. District Judge John Gleeson said that...

Disclosure Reform a Must

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

In a recent speech, Commissioner Gallagher provided another perspective on the need for the SEC to focus on disclosure reform. Gallagher acknowledges the importance of tackling disclosure reform, even amidst the challenges faced by the SEC to focus...

The Largest Sexual Harassment Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

California is home to some of the strictest sexual harassment laws in the United States. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing says that sexual harassment consists of demanding sex for employment benefits, uninvited sexual...

9 Year-End Financial Health Checks for Attorneys

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

Did your Law Firm meet or exceed your expectations in 2013? Were you hoping to accomplish more? Regardless of your Law Firm’s performance so far this year, now is the time of year to position your Law Firm for a stellar 2014....

Kelly Rowland's Skype Engagement Sets Internet Abuzz

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

Former "Destiny's Child" singer Kelly Rowland has confirmed that she got engaged over Skype to her boyfriend Tim Witherspoon.

Temporary Relief While Divorce Litigation is Pending ? What is Pendente Lite Relief?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

Waiting until divorce proceedings are complete to receive alimony and child support can cause significant financial hardship. Pendente lite (a Latin term meaning “pending litigation”) relief can help ease the financial burden of a lengthy divorce...

Can Your Ex-Husband Amend Your Divorce Now That it’s Final?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

After getting through a nasty divorce, you assumed the final judgment was just that—final. The last thing you envisioned was reopening the wounds by having to address your ex’s request to make changes to the final judgment....

What To Do When You Are Served With a Search Warrant

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

In recent years, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to increase their investigation and prosecution of white collar crime, particularly relating to the securities and healthcare industries. The search warrant has become a regular...

The Relationship Status of Social Media Evidence and Ethics

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

Our social media posts reveal a lot about us and, while there are control mechanisms for keeping information private, there is a wealth of information readily discoverable. This makes the Internet fertile ground for lawyers seeking information about...

PCI DSS 3.0: Business as Usual?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/13

In the past, critics of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) have alleged that the DSS requirements either (1) provide little more than a minimal baseline for security with a “check-the-box” compliance approach; or (2) are...

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