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Arthrex’s Initial Merits Brief – Making the Case for Patent Judges as Principal Officers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Progress in the Arthrex case before the Supreme Court continues as Arthrex submitted its initial merits brief on December 23rd.

A Look At Trademark Law Changes In Congress' Spending Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The federal trademark registration system in the U.S. is primarily premised on how a mark is used in commerce on or in connection with the provision of certain goods and services. Most U.S. trademark applicants must show the U.S.

EEOC Wins Judgment Against Enoch Pratt Free Library and Baltimore City for Pay Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Court Awards Nearly $200,000 to Five Female Librarian Supervisors - On Dec 23, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that Baltimore City and its Enoch Pratt Free Library violated federal law by paying female Librarian Supervisor Is lower wages than a male coworker b

2021 Broadcasters’ Calendar

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Items of Note in 2021 - I. Applications for Renewal of License: The three-year long state-by-state license renewal cycle continues for stations in the television services (full-power television, Class A, TV Translator, and LPTV) and radio services (AM, FM, FM Translator, and LPFM).

New COVID-19 Stimulus Package Becomes Law: FFCRA Considerations for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The new COVID-19 stimulus package is now law. As discussed below, it provides some employers an incentive to extend certain COVID-19 related leave benefits through Q1 2021.

3 Gig Economy Predictions For 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

It’s typical as the year winds down to turn our attention to the upcoming new year to try to figure out what’s in store for us. And like no other time in most of our lives, we’re looking forward to putting the past year in the rearview mirror and flipping our calendars to start anew.

New Hampshire v. Massachusetts - Are There Broader State Tax Implications?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

Massachusetts is taxing nonresidents who are working outside Massachusetts due to COVID-19. Seems unfair?

No Simulating Alice Requirements: Application of Abstract Ideas Alone Cannot Transform Patent Ineligible Subject Matter

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

SIMIO, LLC V. FLEXSIM SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, INC. Before Prost, Clevenger, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Utah.

The Employer Playbook To Coronavirus Relief – Tax Credits

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

The recently-enacted spending package, The Consolidated Appropriations Act (Act), contains additional emergency coronavirus relief including provisions that extend, modify or clarify provisions of both the Family First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic S

California Employers - Prepare for New (Non-COVID-19) 2021 Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/20

By any measure, 2020 presented novel, life-changing experiences for all of us. The resilience and focus required to endure the seemingly relentless wave of changes have helped to hone the skills of most workplaces and allowed them to pivot and survive....

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