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FTC Cracks Down on Use of No-Hire Agreements As Anti-Competitive

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ordered building services contractor Guardian Industries, Inc.

Judge Newman Files Appeal with D.C. Circuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Honorable Pauline Newman, Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, has been battling her suspension from the Court imposed by the Judicial Council for two years (including proceedings leading up to the suspension; see......

How Argentina Reached a Turning Point for Corporate Accountability and Compliance in 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In 2024, Argentina experienced a pivotal moment in corporate law enforcement with the first significant application of its Corporate Criminal Liability Law No. 27,401, enacted in 2018.

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | December 20, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

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Common Ground: Finding Unity Through Shared Journeys

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Our "Common Ground" series this year has highlighted the unexpected similarities between colleagues from different backgrounds, fostering a unique connection across diverse experiences and perspectives.

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.

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