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One-to-One Consent Rule Oral Argument Goes Well For Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) one-to-one consent rule is set to take effect next month. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument this week over a challenge to the rule brought by Insurance Marketing Coalition Limited.

Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million Bite Out of Grubhub

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and the FTC have settled with Grubhub Inc. and Grubhub Holdings Inc.

CFPB finalizes overdraft lending rule for “very large financial institutions”

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 12, the CFPB issued a final rule, restricting the amount that certain financial institutions can charge for their overdraft service.

Drug Delivery Device Patents Removed from Orange Book

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The listing of patents in the Orange Book has an important role in intellectual property protection for pharmaceuticals. Patents listed in the Orange Book can include, without question, patents covering compositions or methods of use for pharmaceuticals.

Another Year, Another Government Shutdown Crisis: Advice for Government Contractors if the Grinch Shows Up

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Even though the new Trump administration is yet to take office, Elon Musk has already begun to exert his muscle as the co-leader of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The federal spending bill had been expected to pass with bipartisan support before Mr.

Richmond University Medical Center Notified Patients of May 2023 Data Breach

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 19, 2024, Richmond University Medical Center (“RUMC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access certain files on its computer network.

FTC Passes Rule Prohibiting “Junk Fees” for Live-Event Tickets and Short-Term Lodging

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule requiring “timely, transparent, and truthful” upfront disclosures of pricing information to consumers of: Live-event tickets, which is not defined in the rule, and short-term lodging, including temporary sleeping accom

BIS Expands Export Controls on Advanced Computing Items and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Our International Trade & Regulatory Group discusses the latest U.S. export controls on China’s advanced computing, supercomputer, and semiconductor sectors....
By: Alston & Bird

How Remote Hiring Practices Could Lead to Infiltration of Your Organization: North Korea Operatives are Exploiting Remote Hiring and What Employers Can Do to Stop It

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses often seek to access a global pool of skilled professionals by turning to remote talent to fill gaps in their IT needs. Although this practice has many advantages, it also carries hidden risks that could spell disaster for unwary employers.

December 2024: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over the federal contracting community. The federal government is set to run out of funding on December 20 due to an impasse during final negotiations over added spending.

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