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New York Court Denies in Part, Grants in Part Talc Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In October 2020, Corey G. Griffin was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. He alleged asbestos exposure from the use of talcum powder related to his employment from the late 1950s until the 2000s.

Interoperable or Infringing: Ninth Circuit Requires “Something More” for Rightsholders to Claim Derivative Works

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In a closely watched appeal, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently vacated a permanent injunction from the District of Nevada against software provider Rimini. Oracle Int’l Corp. v. Rimini St., Inc., No. 23-16038....

Reported Telehealth Extension for Medicare Benefits Only

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Employers should carefully read the telehealth extension in the American Relief Act of 2025, signed by President Biden on Saturday. While the Act continues to fund the government through March 14, 2025, the telehealth extension specifically pertains to......

The US Department of Energy Releases its Long-Awaited Energy, Economic and Environmental Assessment of US LNG Exports

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the U.S.

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of PE-Led M&A: Strategies for Sellers in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The past two years have been a challenging period for private equity, with higher interest rates, subdued economic growth and political uncertainty all serving to suppress deal flow.

Florida Appeals Court Decisions: Week of December 16-20, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - NLRB v. ArrMaz Products - collective bargaining, election - Lubin v. Starbucks - class action, ERISA, arbitration - USA v. Ogiekpolor - speedy trial......
By: Carlton Fields

What to Expect in a Government Shutdown: Immigration Impact and Consequences

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The threat of a federal government shutdown has become a common occurrence in recent years. The most recent federal government shutdown occurred in December 2018 and lasted for thirty-five days....

Late is Late Update: eSimplicity Upheld

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Federal Circuit just dismissed the Government’s “Late is Late” appeal on Dec. 16th as moot, preserving the split between the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the issue of timeliness.

FDA Releases Declaratory Order Regarding Tirzepatide Shortage

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The FDA released a Declaratory Order on December 19th re-evaluating and essentially re-instituting its previous position on the tirzepatide shortage, declaring the shortage resolved.

Wage and Hour Law during Trump's Next Administration: Issues We're Watching

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As the country prepares for a new presidential administration, employers and employees alike face questions about the future of wage and hour law. While there is potential for change in various wage and hour issues during the next presidential term, much is still in flux....

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