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How Green decision may impact summary judgment practice in Missouri

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

Most Missouri litigators are well-versed in citing to ITT Commercial Fin. Corp. v. Mid-Am. Marine Supply Corp., for Missouri’s summary judgment standard. ITT has governed summary judgment for almost three decades, despite revisions to Missouri Rule of Civil Procedure 74.04(c)(1)-(2) in 1994.

California Housing Legislation Effective in 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

The California Legislature made modest gains on housing production and stimulus bills in 2020, and there are several notable bills that took effect on January 1, 2021.

OSHA’s Potential COVID-19 Standard May Require Employers To Provide Vaccines

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

One of President-elect Biden’s first actions when he assumes office may be creating an emergency standard for COVID-19 through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

COVID-19 is No Excuse for Missing Court Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

COVID-19 has slowed down many pending court cases, with trial dates being pushed out indefinitely as the pandemic worsens.

Lights, Cabin, Action! A Showdown Over Jurisdiction and Venue

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

One of the first steps before filing a lawsuit is to decide which court has jurisdiction over it and where it is properly venued. It’s a significant choice – not only for strategic reasons, but also because a poor selection may prove fatal to the lawsuit.

Legal and Practical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

For employers, encouraging but not mandating employee COVID-19 vaccination avoids legal risks. Organizations seeking to require vaccination of visitors need to consider public accommodation accessibility requirements.

Top Stories of 2020: #5 to #8

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

After reflecting upon the events of the past twelve months, Patent Docs presents its 14th annual list of top patent stories.  For 2020, we identified eight stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year that we believe had (or are likely to have) a significant impact on patent practitioners a

The Singapore International Arbitration Center Opens Office in New York

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) opened its first office outside of Asia in New York on December 3, 2020. According to SIAC, US parties are consistently among the top foreign users of SIAC and in 2020 alone, over 500 US parties have arbitrated under SIAC’s Rules.

Substantial Reforms Announced to Australian Fair Work Legislation: What's Changing and What's to Come

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

The Situation: The Federal Government has published its highly anticipated reform package to Australia's industrial relations ("IR") framework.

Smoother Sailing on Summary Judgment: Practical Implications of Florida Adopting the Federal Summary Judgment Standard

By EsqSocial Corporation 12/01/21

Summary judgment in Florida is back in a big way. On the last day of 2020, the Florida Supreme Court announced that, effective May 2021, the Florida summary judgment standard will mirror its federal counterpart.

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