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EDTX & NDTX Monthly Wrap-Up – December 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

This post summarizes some of the significant developments in the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas for the month of December 2020. Uniloc 2017 LLC v. Google LLC, No. 2:18-cv-00493-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex. Dec. 14, 2020), Dkt. No.

President Biden signs new Executive Order aimed at strengthening Buy American rules during first week in office

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

Domestic preference rules are set to change again, as just recently (January 25, 2021), President Biden continued his series of first-week Executive Orders with a new Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers....

Contract Clause for Weather Delays Does Not Override Suspension of Work Clause

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

In the recent case of Granite Construction Co., ASBCA 62281, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals granted partial summary judgment to a contractor that sought delay damages under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work—overcoming the Government's argument that the delays were contemplated under

New Stark Law and AKS Final Rules at Risk of Delay or Replacement Due to GAO Finding of Technical Deficiency and Biden Administration’s Regulatory Hold Memo

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a memorandum to all agencies announcing a regulatory freeze.

Temporary COVID-19 Policies Becoming Permanent

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S.

Government Begins Criminal Prosecutions for “Wage-Fixing” and “No-Poach” Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

The Department of Justice recently followed through on its stated intent to bring criminal actions against companies and individuals for alleged anticompetitive employment practices.

Developments in Delaware Corporation Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

The Delaware Court of Chancery’s docket exploded with expedited “broken” deal litigation in 2020, driven by the impact of COVID-19.

Federal Court finds silodosin formulation patent valid but not infringed

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

On December 24, 2020, the Federal Court issued a decision in a patent infringement action pursuant to s. 6(1) of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations relating to silodosin (Allergan’s RAPAFLO): Allergan Inc v Sandoz Canada Inc, 2020 FC 1189.

California’s PFAS Journey

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

There has been considerable discussion about potential health and environmental risks from a family of chemicals generally known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). There are many family members and from a risk standpoint, what applies for one, does not necessarily apply to another.

Germany: New Right to Work From Home During the Pandemic(?)

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/21

On 19 January 2021, the German Chancellor and Federal Prime Ministers passed a new resolution on further measures to combat the Corona pandemic.

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