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How Well Do You Know the Federal Circuit’s Jurisdiction?

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

“The Federal Circuit – that’s the patent court, right?” That seems to be a common sentiment from non-Federal Circuit practitioners. And there’s certainly some truth to the sentiment.

USCIS Issues New I-9 Guidance for Employees with DACA Work Authorization

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

In January 2021, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new I-9 guidance regarding the completion of Form I-9 for certain employees working pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

President Biden Proclaims His Administration’s Policy to Encourage Worker Organizing and Collective Bargaining

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

President Biden issued his executive order on “Worker Organizing and Empowerment” on April 26, 2021.

BREAKING: Treasury Releases Guidance for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments.

Indenture Trustees Must Provide Substantial Contribution to Qualify for Administrative Expense

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas recently clarified the administrative expense standard applicable to indenture trustees by holding that they can recover fees and expenses as administrative expenses only when they make a “substantial contribution.” This standa

The CDC Issues Revised Guidelines—Is It Time to Go to "No Mask Required"?

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

As companies of all types and sizes continue to deal with the potential legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for their businesses, Jackson Walker provides insights and resources on the COVID-19 Legal Resources & Insights site.

Update on the State of Privacy Law in China

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

China is continuing to move forward with its first comprehensive privacy law. China recently issued a second version of the draft Personal Information Protection Law (Draft PIPL) which will be open for public comments until May 28, 2021.

As Offshore Wind Energy Projects Expand, So Too Does the Reach of the Jones Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Key Points - CBP recently ruled that the Jones Act applies to the transportation of merchandise from a U.S. port to locations on the OCS used for developing and producing wind energy, following Congressional amendments to the OCSLA.

Vermont Legislative Update Week 15 | Government and Public Affairs

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Senate committee budget vote delayed until next week As the end of the week approached, the Senate Appropriations Committee was still finalizing FY 2022 budget details, and a planned Friday vote was pushed until Monday.

Safe in Sound: A Reopening Checklist for the Live Entertainment Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/21

Live entertainment venues, an economy nearly destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic, are finally re-opening around the country and must consequently adapt to varying state restrictions for holding indoor events.

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