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IPR>>IRL - A brief guide to the essentials of inter partes reviews in real life. Post-Grant Patent Law Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

In 2011, Congress passed the America Invents Act, which replaced the inter partes reexamination process with inter partes review (IPR). The IPR procedure was intended to streamline disputes by, among other things, shortening the timeline for challenging patents.

Essential COVID-19 Tips for Those Essentially Essential: DOL Launches New Wage and Hour Program for Essential Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor unveiled a new program, “Essential Workers—Essential Protections,” that focuses on making sure employers comply with overtime and other wage requirements for workers on the frontline of battling the pandemic.

Restaurant Revitalization Grant Program Provides Grants to a Wide Range of Eligible Entities

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP Act) on March 11, 2021.

Qatar Financial Centre: Confirmation as Opt-In Arbitration Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

A recent court case in the Qatar Financial Centre confirms the Qatar International Court's status as a court of choice for international parties, even if they are not established in the Qatar Financial Centre.

Misconduct at off-site party may qualify as workplace harassment

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Is an employer liable for the misconduct of its employees at “after hours” gatherings? When a trial court adopted a narrow view of what constituted “the workplace,” an appeals court weighed in using a “totality of the circumstances” test.

Employment Law Alert – April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Employer Action Required Under New COBRA Guidance - Given the many complications the COVID pandemic has created for employment-based health insurance, it’s no wonder that COBRA has also been in flux lately.

West Virginia's COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

The West Virginia Legislature passed the “COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act” (W. Va. Code § 55-19-1 through § 55-19-9), which prohibits certain claims against people, businesses, and entities arising from COVID-19 exposure.

Welcome to the Digital Transformation and Data Economy Newsletter – April 2021 Issue

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Across the economy, businesses are using digital technology to pivot into innovative service lines, accelerate growth and transform their businesses altogether. These businesses’ digital strategies and data assets play important roles in their success.

California Hospitality Employers Now Required to Rehire and Retain Displaced Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

The California hospitality industry should be aware that Governor Newsom recently signed into law Bill No. 93 (“Bill 93”), which will take immediate effect. Bill 93 is an attempt to rehire and retain displaced workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

House Bill 660 Seeks to Narrow North Carolina’s Certificate of Need Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

As discussed in our April 12, 2021 blog post, North Carolina’s General Assembly continues its bid to chip away at North Carolina’s certificate of need (“CON”) law.

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