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New Guidance Addresses Use of AI Systems, Tools in Practice Before the PTO

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in practice before the PTO.

CPPA’s First Enforcement Advisory Focuses on Applying Data Minimization Principles to Consumer Requests

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

On April 2, 2024, the Enforcement Division of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued Enforcement Advisory No. 2024-01.

Don’t Wait – CMS Expects Hospitals to Take Action on Informed Consent for Certain Exams and Procedures

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

Hospitals should not delay in reviewing and revising their surgical informed consent forms and policies.

FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – 2024 Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

We have gathered and examined data from AGM Notices published by FTSE 350 companies since January 2024.

Supreme Court Finds Lateral Transfer Discriminatory Under Title VII

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

In order to demonstrate discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, plaintiffs must show that they suffered an adverse employment action.

Telemarketing and Texting: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

Telephone and text message marketing poses private litigation risks and regulatory hurdles that should be considered before any campaign.

Supreme Court Rules Legislatively Adopted Exactions Not Exempt From Nollan/Dolan Scrutiny 

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

In a dispute over a traffic impact fee imposed on a residential building permit by El Dorado County, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected the long-standing position of California and other state courts that the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution......

Navigating Chapter 11 Restructurings in Australia: How Important is Recognition?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

In today's globalised economy, local recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings can be essential for the successful implementation of cross-border restructurings.

Americas Most Endangered Rivers: American Rivers 2024 Analysis

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

The organization American Rivers has issued its annual list of what it describes as “America’s Most Endangered Rivers”.

EEOC Sues Sheetz, Inc. For Racially Discriminatory Hiring Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/04/24

Federal Agency Charges That Employer's Criminal History Screening Causes Discriminatory Impact Against Black, Native American and Other Workers- BALTIMORE – Sheetz, a large convenience store chain, violated federal law by denying employment to a class of job applicants because of their race, the

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