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FCA Proposes New Consumer Duty

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The FCA is proposing to set higher expectations for firms operating in retail markets. On 14 May 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/13) on introducing a new Consumer Duty....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

California To Wait Until June 15, 2021 To Adopt the CDC’s New Mask Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 17, 2021, California’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced that California would begin following the U.S.

More Tech, More Problems? New ABA Rules on Professional Conduct for Working Virtually Provide Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In March, the American Bar Association (ABA) released a lengthy opinion on virtual practice.

The University of Miami to Pay $22 Million to Settle Medicare False Claims Act Allegations

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

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ITC’s New Pilot Program to Speed Investigations Merely Another Bite of the 100-Day Pilot Program Apple?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Over the last decade, patent litigation has exploded at the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), which has caused the ITC to seek out ways to increase efficiency. Several years ago, the ITC introduced an early 100-Day pilot program to dispose of dispositive issues early on in investigations.

Federal Circuit Gives a Makeover to $66 Million Judgment Against Beauty Giant

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a $66 million dollar judgment against beauty industry giant L’Oréal for patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and a related breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

FINRA Provides Guidance to Prevent and Mitigate Online Account Takeover Attempts

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published Regulatory Notice 21-18 about roundtable discussions with 20 firms of various sizes and business models concerning customer account takeover incidents....

The Wait is Over: Treasury and IRS Release COBRA Premium Subsidy Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Today, the Treasury Department and the IRS released detailed questions and answers providing guidance on various implementation issues related to the COBRA premium subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)....

Bounty Hunter Contracts for Taxable Property: Illegal Contracts for Legal Services Do Not Defeat Jurisdiction

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

A “tax ferret contract” is an agreement to locate property that has been under appraised or omitted from the tax rolls altogether. Tax ferrets are by no means Good Samaritans seeking to safeguard the tax base....

Biden Administration Throws Down Its First Gauntlet on 340B

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 17, 2021, the Biden Administration took its first major action impacting the 340B Drug Discount Program.

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