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What’s Going On With Consular Delays? (Part 1)

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with its passport and visa system. Consular services are operational, but currently issuing documents at a reduced capacity....

The 10 Most (and Least) Corrupt States in America

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

Corruption of state governments costs American taxpayers billions of dollars each year, according to a new study by researchers at Indiana University and City University of Hong Kong that reports on the risk of corruption and lack of accountability...

Morrissey's Bodyguard Sues Over Alleged Murder-for-Hire

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

It's been a tough summer for Morrissey. After first being mobbed on stage by fans at a show, then cancelling a planned tour due to illness, the singer has now been sued by a man who claims he was fired as Morrissey's bodyguard after refusing an request by the......



Bernstein Shur Business and Commercial Litigation Newsletter #42

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

We are pleased to present the 42nd edition of the Bernstein Shur Business and Commercial Litigation Newsletter. This month, we highlight recent cases that address controversies involving Google and privacy rights, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...

Delaware Likes Garner/California Not So Much

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

In 1970, Richard Nixon was president, the 26th Amendment was still not part of the Constitution, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir. 1970). In that case, Judge Godbold wrote......

A Window into the Future for Apple’s Trade Dress?

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

A few weeks back, Steve discussed Apple’s recent applications to register a trio of non-verbal trademarks, shown below......
By: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

How to Form Teaming Agreements and Strategic Partnerships

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

In this presentation: - Teaming - Subcontracting - Joint Ventures - Q&A - Excerpt from Teaming: Once partners are selected, prepare and sign a Teaming Agreement: - What is a Teaming Agreement? - An agreement to compete...

The Horror – Bar Exam Software Server Problems Nationwide

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

As if the nation’s bar examinees didn’t have enough to worry about — last night, the company administering the process for any test-taker using his or her laptop to take yesterday’s essay portion of the exam experienced what could only be described...

Is Your Body Trying To Tell You Something?

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

Is your body trying to tell you something? Maybe we should stop and listen! If you are like me and like most over-achievers, you don’t sleep much. You push yourself to finish the brief, to write the article or to read the report… not to mention the...

Environmental Due Diligence: A Practical Guide to Environmental Site Assessments Part 2

By EsqSocial Corporation 31/07/14

If after a Phase I ESA, the EP determines further investigation is warranted, that more invasive investigation takes the form of a Phase II ESA. The primary purpose in conducting a Phase II ESA is to evaluate any REC(s) identified in a Phase I ESA to...

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