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Plaintiff who alleges hip implant injuries must turn over Fitbit data, federal judge rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21


Montana Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use and Will Protect Lawful Off-Work Use

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed two bills designed to establish the framework for recreational cannabis and to begin to implement Constitution Initiative 118 (CI-118) and Initiative 190 (I-190), which were adopted by vote in the November 2020 election.

Data breach class actions: M.D. Fla. threads the Rule 23 needle in certifying the first consumer payment card class action

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Takeaway: Judge Timothy Corrigan of the Middle District of Florida recently found a way to certify a class action where consumers alleged the theft of payment card data, acknowledging he “may be the first to certify a Rule 23(b)(3) class” in such a case.

Foley Weekly Automotive Report - May 2021 - 4

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.

Products Liability Series: Does Arkansas Law Recognize a Claim for Medical Monitoring?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

No. Medical monitoring may possibly be treated as a type of damages, but is not a separate cause of action in Arkansas. The Rule.

NY Employers: Note New NY COVID-19 Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

With the COVID-19 landscape in New York changing rapidly, employers may be understandably confused about what rules to abide by when it comes to things like masks, social distancing, and safety protocols.

A Retailer’s Guide to Protecting Customer Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Retail establishments collect and maintain a wealth of confidential data, not the least of which is credit and debit card information of customers.

Recent Amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution Foreshadow the End of Statewide COVID-19 Orders in Pennsylvania

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

Pennsylvania’s Emergency Management Services Code allows a governor, upon declaring a disaster emergency, to issue orders responding to that emergency.  The power to issue such orders ends either when the governor decides the emergency has passed or the legislature, by concurrent resolution, term

Tour de Force: Rudolph v. United Airlines, Causation and Force Majeure

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

In a recent decision, causation proved to be a determinative factor in the viability of multiple claims subject to the same force majeure clause.

IRS Releases Guidance on COBRA Premium Subsidy

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/05/21

On May 18, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2021-31 ‎(the “Notice”) ‎providing much anticipated guidance on implementing the COBRA subsidy provisions under the American Rescue Plan Act (the “Act”)....

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