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A New Filter For Section 230: Snapchat Court Joins Lawmakers In Chipping Away At Social Media Immunity

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Decency Act (codified at 47 U.S.C. § 230 (“Section 230”)) has long been credited for the boom of user generated content on the internet — the crux of social media that has driven the online environment for decades.

Changing The Outside Limits: New Statutes Of Repose For Government Design And Construction Claims Near Passage

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

As the end of the 87th Texas legislative regular session approaches, we appear to be on the verge of having new, shortened statutes of repose for design and construction claims by certain Texas governmental entities.

What is “Willful Misconduct” in Texas and Louisiana?

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Apache Corporation v. Castex Offshore Inc. et al, answers the question, What constitutes willful misconduct in oil field operations? This was a breach of contract suit involving operator Apache and non-operator Castex....

Illinois Governor Signs Sweeping Health Care Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law the “Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act” (Act). The purpose of the Act is to address inequality in the delivery of health care services in Illinois.

$8 Million Pharmacy Fraud Case Lands 6 Behind Bars

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

A recent health care fraud conspiracy case resulted in federal prison sentences for six participants, serving as a warning to pharmacy owners and their employees.

Tips for Complying with DOL's Retirement Plan Cybersecurity Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

”Not if, but when" is a phrase commonly used to describe data breach risk. Holding just under $11 trillion in assets, employer-sponsored retirement plans are a particularly enticing target for cybercriminals.

New Oregon Non-Compete Law Further Restricts Non-Competes

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

Over the past several years, the State of Oregon has enacted significant statutory limits on non-compete agreements. Under ORS 653.295, as in effect until recently, a non-compete was “voidable and [could] not be enforced by a court of this state” unless:......

Introduction To The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act – Part II

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

This is the second installment of our summary of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”).

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments For April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources......

Offshore Win(d): D.C. Circuit Dismisses Challenge to BOEM Leasing Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/05/21

On May 20, 2021, the D.C. Circuit affirmed a U.S.

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