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The Can-Do Congress? - Multiple Maritime Provisions Passed Into Law in Final Weeks of 2019

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

In December 2019, the U.S. Congress managed to defy expectations and enact several pieces of significant legislation....
By: K&L Gates LLP

[Webinar] Technology Options for Audio Review - January 23rd, 1:00 pm ET

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

This webinar will educate attendees on the available technology options for addressing the increased frequency and volume of audio in eDiscovery. Topics to be discussed will include the overall challenges presented by audio data, as well as the...

FTC Challenges Long-Term Non-Competes in Connection with Merger

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

The Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint challenging Axon Enterprise, Inc.’s consummated acquisition of its body-worn camera systems competitor VieVu, LLC from parent company from Safariland....

[Podcast] What’s New in Washington: Spotlight on Privacy Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

In this episode, Akin Gump public law and policy partner Ed Pagano and senior policy advisor Galen Roehl discuss privacy legislation being considered in the U.S. Congress....
By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Chancery Provides Further Clarity Regarding Material Adverse Effect Clauses in Merger Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

Channel Medsystems, Inc. v. Boston Scientific Corp., C.A. No. 2018-0673-AGB (Del. Ch. Dec. 18, 2019). Material adverse effect clauses provide a form of buy-side protection in merger agreements. These often are complex provisions permitting the buyer...

It’s too late to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, DOJ says in legal opinion

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

FCPA Predictions for 2020 (Part III of III)

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

It is time to break out the crystal ball for FCPA 2020 Predictions.  In preparing for this, I always rely on my past admiration of Carnac the Magnificent....
By: Michael Volkov

EPIC Files Complaint with FTC Regarding AI-Based Facial Scanning Software

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

As we have previously blogged, use of third-party digital hiring platforms to select job applicants using video interviews can present an array of potential legal issues. A recent Complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) by a...

Visa Reciprocity Fees and E-2 Visa Adjudications - Targets for Change in 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

Change is a constant in immigration visa adjudications and drastic changes can be implemented from one day to the next without much, if any, notice. For example, the reciprocity fees for the nonimmigrant visas for Australian citizens changed...

Third Circuit Limits Ability to Certify Wage/Hour Class Actions – Making “Off-the-Clock” Matters Difficult to Certify and Likely Increasing Litigation of Wage/Hour Claims Against New Jersey Employers in State Courts

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/01/20

On Christmas Eve, the Third Circuit issued a decision restricting certification of wage/hour classes for off-the-clock cases and increasing the threshold for other wage/hour matters. See Ferreras v. American Airlines, Inc. (Dec. 24, 2019)....

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