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Delaware Courts Secure Limited Scope of “Securities Claims” in D&O Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The federal district court in Delaware recently ruled in Calamos Asset Management Inc. v.

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Carlyle Group Acquires Unchained Labs for $435 Million

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Carlyle Group has announced it has agreed to acquire Unchained Labs for $435 million. Unchained Labs, based in Pleasanton, Calif., is a producer of life sciences tools. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on solving problems for biologics and gene therapy researchers....

Mass. Uber Ruling Offers Insights on Online Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On Jan. 4, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling in Kauders v. Uber Technologies Inc. that has important implications for the enforceability of online and/or app contracts, and the arbitration agreements included in them.

Governor Mills Announces Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Maine Governor Janet Mills, in collaboration with the Maine Technology Institute, has unveiled the Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge program that will provide $500,000 in funding to at least two clean energy startup companies....

5 Key Takeaways - Franchise Laws and Your Trademark Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 14, Kilpatrick Townsend’s Brand Licensing and Franchise Partner Marc Lieberstein joined Jason Adler, General Counsel at Cellairis, a global franchisor in the wireless accessory and repair retail space, Janaki J.

Supreme Court Reins in Federal Trade Commission’s Disgorgement Authority

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) does not have authority under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act to seek disgorgement or restitution from defendants.

With exclusion clauses and unfair terms, the house doesn’t always win

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Exclusion clauses in consumer contracts must be adequately signposted, with their meaning and effect highlighted: Andrew Green v Petfre (t/a Betfred). In 2018, Andrew Green played a blackjack game on Betfred’s mobile app. After five hours, he had winnings of GBP 1,722,500.24.

Massachusetts Case Highlights Importance of Clear Communication in Compensation Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Preparing the terms of employee compensation can be a resource-intensive task requiring input from stakeholders across numerous departments, including human resources, finance, and legal. However, as the Massachusetts Appeals Court’s recent decision in Alfieri v. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

A Primer on Facilitation Payments

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

One of the more confusing areas of the FCPA is in that of facilitation payments. Facilitation payments are small bribes but make no mistake about it, they are bribes.

Promising News for the Gateway Project From Commissioner Zaro

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

On April 19, 2021, Gateway Development Commission Trustee Jerry Zaro updated New Jersey Alliance members on the much anticipated and critically needed Gateway Program (the Program).

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