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Air Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Demopolis Cement Manufacturing Facility Operator Enter into Consent Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and CEMEX Southeast, LLC (“CEMEX”) entered into a March 24th Consent Order addressing an alleged violation of an air permit. CEMEX is stated to operate a cement manufacturing facility (“Facility”) in Demopolis, Alabama....

Are You Ready to Provide Your MHPAEA Disclosure?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

We previously blogged about the new Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) reporting and disclosure requirements established by the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021 (CAA).

Legislative Update April 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The 2021 Legislative Session continued to pick up pace this week. The Senate is now in the throes of crafting its budget after holding joint meetings with the House over the past month.

Today Is World IP Day – Make Your IP Work for You

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

April 26th is World Intellectual Property Day, focusing this year on how small businesses can use intellectual property (IP) rights to build a stronger, more competitive and resilient business.

Investigations Newsletter: Court Rules Prescription Drug Event and Enrollee Encounter Data Are 'Claims for Payment' Under the False Claims Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Court Rules Prescription Drug Event and Enrollee Encounter Data Are 'Claims for Payment' Under the False Claims Act - US District Judge Noel L.

Fourth Circuit Revisits Law of Contract Formation in the Digital Age and Finds No Agreement to Arbitrate

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a district court’s finding that no agreement to arbitrate claims was ever formed, holding that because the evidence showed two versions of a contract and there were variations between the agreements, no meeting of the minds as to the material terms of the cont

Status Of Proposed CCPA-Like State Privacy Legislation As Of April 26, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Keypoint: There were a number of developments this week: Florida’s House passed HB 969, the Washington Privacy Act officially died, Alaska’s HB 159 received a public hearing, and the Arizona legislature closed without passing its bill......

The Mantra Of Animal Rights Activists: IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Despite having failed to establish next friends standing in Naruto v. Slater, 2018 WL 1902414 (9th Cir. April 23, 2018), PETA recently filed another case based on next friends standing for alleged animal plaintiffs, 30 barn owls housed at John Hopkins University.

50-State Update On Pending Legislation Pertaining To Employer-Mandated Vaccinations - UPDATED April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Per recent federal employment law guidance, private employers can generally require employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they comply with federal employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion and disability......

Will Generic ESG Statements Lead to a Wave of Securities Litigation?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

These days, it is commonplace for companies to commit to general concepts like “sustainability” or a “diverse workforce” in public statements and SEC disclosures.

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