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[Video] Innovation on Compliance - Reframing The C-Suite Network with Jeffrey Hayzlett

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, the CEO of The Hayzlett Group and the founder of The C Suite Network. He is a primetime television and podcast show host, author, and a keynote speaker.

[Audio] Integrity Matters - Gabe Hidalgo on Cryptocurrency Regulation

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In this special episode of K2's Integrity Matters podcast series, I visit with Gabe Hidalgo. Hidalgo is a Managing Director at K2 Integrity.

Update for Employers: Recent Legislation Improves, Extends Employee Retention Credit

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax credit important to many employers struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State of play: A May methods update 

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

At last week’s ABA May Tax Meeting, government attorneys from both the Internal Revenue Service National Office Income Tax & Accounting division (IT&A) and the Department of the Treasury provided updates to taxpayers and practitioners on the status of guidance projects, and offered clarif

Out with the Old, in with the Updated – Arkansas Adopts the Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Is it principal or it is income? This question has plagued trust beneficiaries, trustees, accountants, and attorneys since trusts have been used. The answer to the question is important, because the answer generally controls how much money a beneficiary will receive from the trust.

Georgia Extends Limited COVID-19 Liability Protections

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Businesses in Georgia now have another year of protection from civil lawsuits arising out of alleged COVID-19 exposure, transmission, infection, or potential exposure.

Saying Goodbye to Mask Mandates - Practical Tips for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) revised its COVID-19 guidance to reflect that “fully vaccinated” individuals no longer need to wear masks, whether indoors or outdoors, except in limited circumstances (such as on a plane).

Federal Court upholds validity of one pneumococcal vaccine patent, but holds two other patents invalid

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

On April 30, 2021, the Federal Court issued its decision relating to the validity of three patents relating to Pfizer’s PREVNAR 13, a 13-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide protein conjugate vaccine: Merck v Wyeth, 2021 FC 317. Merck sought to impeach Wyeth’s Canadian Patent Nos.

[Audio] Bring the Human Back to Legal

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

Today’s episode is with Varun Mehta, the CEO of Factor, a legal managed services company recently spun out of Axiom, the massive alternative legal services provider. Varun’s story is fascinating.

. License Agreement Not Enough for Standing on Appeal of an IPR Apple Inc. v. Qualcomm Inc.

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/05/21

In a precedential decision, the Federal Circuit held that Apple lacked standing to appeal from its loss as petitioner in a couple of inter partes reviews (IPRs) against patent owner Qualcomm.

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