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LG Chem’s Win In $1 Billion Electric Vehicle Trade Secret Dispute Upheld by International Trade Commission

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

Global competition in high-tech industries is as intense as ever, and U.S. administrative agencies continue to find themselves at the center of global disputes between foreign companies seeking to vindicate trade secret and intellectual property rights.

China Enacted the Export Control Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China started the multiyear process of enacting a new comprehensive Export Control Law by releasing an initial draft for comment in 2017.

Findings of the final Hampton-Alexander Review

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

The Final Hampton-Alexander Review regarding women on boards has been published. This business-led independent Review has achieved significant progress - women now make up around 40%, in aggregate, of the non-executive directors on FTSE 350 boards....

Company E-Sports Leagues Present New Twist on Traditional Employment Law Issues

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

A growing trend among employers that are turning to new and updated methods of fostering employee collegiality and team bonding involves e-sports leagues.

Vertical Deals in Healthcare: Key Antitrust Takeaways for Private Equity Firms

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

As it continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector will face increased antitrust scrutiny from the Biden administration, with the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (the “DOJ”) (together the “Agencies”) as the Agencies ramp

Patent Case Summaries - February 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

A weekly summary of the precedential patent-related opinions issued by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the opinions designated precedential or informative by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board....

Ringless Voicemail Compliance: 2021 Forecast (You’re Going to Get Sued For Using It)

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

Ringless Voicemail (“RVM”) technology provides companies the ability to reach a massive amount of people with low cost by avoiding typical telephony charges.

Brussels Air Transport Brief: December 2020–January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Presents its “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy” - The European Commission (Commission) presented its “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy,” together with an action plan listing a set of measures to be adopted over th

Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Shielding Employers from Liability for COVID-19 Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

On February 23, 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill with veto-proof majorities in both chambers that would shield employers from civil liability for “any act or failure to act resulting in or relating to a person’s exposure to the novel coronavirus identified as SARS-CoV-2 or COVI

Don’t Let Your Employee’s “Unpaid” Meal Breaks Turn into a Costly Mistake for You

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/02/21

An unpaid meal break can become a very expensive lunch for an employer, but there are ways to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to try and minimize the risk.

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