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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).

PLI Anti-Money Laundering Conference to Address Key Issues in BSA/AML

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Art & Antiquities; Beneficial Owners; Foreign Corruption — and More We are really pleased to be moderating, once again, the Practising Law Institute’s 2021 Anti-Money Laundering Conference on May 11, 2021, starting at 9 a.m.

UK FCA extends annual financial crime reporting obligation (REP-CRIM) to more firms

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

The FCA is extending its existing annual financial crime reporting obligation (termed the “REP-CRIM” by the FCA) to a broader range of firm types.  The change is expected to impact approximately 4500 firms who were previously not in scope....

Policy Matters Newsletter - April 2021 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/04/21

Is That Infrastructure? Biden Plans To Retrofit Not Just Roads And Bridges.

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