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The California Court of Appeal Interprets the Meaning of “Care, Custody, or Control” in the Context of an Abuse or Molestation Exclusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In 2015, Continental Casualty Company issued a commercial general liability policy to Zongwei Shen dba Nobles Massage Spa. The policy covered Shen (the spa owner) and Zhong Xin (the spa manager and Shen’s wife) for damages because of bodily injury that occurred during the policy period. The polic

French CSPLA Report Highlights AI Regulation: Transparency and Copyright Compliance in Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the French High Council for Literary and Artistic Property ("CSPLA") published a report on the implementation of the European regulation on artificial intelligence ("AI"), focusing on the transparency of data used for AI training and the respect of copyright and related righ

Texas Brings Latest Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and associated entities for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws related to contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....

Deck the Halls with Cyber Walls: Navigating National Security in the Digital Age

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Cybersecurity and national security collided in significant ways in 2024, with governments and private-sector entities grappling with the legal, technical, and policy challenges of a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

Forensic Meteorology in Insurance: How Do Certified Consulting Meteorologists Help with Storm Damage Claims & Disputes?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Introduction: Three Key Components of Storm Damage Claims - Professional meteorology, as it relates to insurance claims handling and the litigation process, is becoming increasingly recognized, and the employment of meteorologists within the insurance industry is growing.

The Week in Weed: December 2024 # 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on Nebraska, of course. We also report on the situation with Minnesota’s licensing lottery. We have some information on the proposal in Texas to ban THC.

The Download: Market Outlook with TD Cowen & Is the Death Spiral a Myth?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

I'm really excited to be here with you today for two reasons. One, we've never been in the same room together, so it’s awesome to finally be able to do that. But the second reason is that earlier this year, you and I had the pleasure of doing a webinar together where we gave some…...

California’s Governor Proclaims a State of Emergency for Bird Flu

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 18, 2024, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.” This may give many employers flashbacks to the COVID-19 Pandemic and shelter-in-place requirements.

PHFintech: Crypto Policy Tracker - December 20, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

This week, Congress wrapped up its final session of the 118th Congress.

NJ AG Appoints New Antitrust Chief

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has appointed David Reichenberg as his Antitrust Section Chief.

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