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Unanimous Court Cuts FTC's Power to Seek Monetary Redress

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

On April 22 the Supreme Court held in AMG Capital Management, LLC v. FTC that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) does not have authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act Section 13(b) to seek, nor a court to award, equitable monetary relief, such as restitution or disgorgement.

Supreme Court of Canada Rules that American Indigenous Communities Can Exercise Aboriginal Rights in Canada

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

On April 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that residents of the United States of America can hold Aboriginal rights in this country.

[Webinar] Navigating the Interplay between the ITC, PTAB and District Courts - May 19th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

For US patent owners, understanding the latest developments within patent venues is imperative to protecting your innovative technologies and business. Evolving changes in intellectual property law in the ITC, PTAB and US district courts have major impacts on litigation and business operations.

PTAB Strategies and Insights - April 2021: What You Need to Know About the Latest Requests for the Supreme Court to Resolve the Alleged Federal Circuit Intra-Circuit Split on Claim Construction

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Claim construction is the heart of validity and infringement for almost every patent proceeding.

[Virtual Event] Judicial Treatment of the Sedona Canada Principles Addressing E-Discovery - May 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Join the ACEDS Vancouver and Toronto Chapters for a seminar. Please join us for a virtual seminar discussing the judicial treatment of the Sedona Canada Principles with our very own Anatoliy Vlasov of Lindsay LLP.

[Webinar] Returning to the Office: Legal and Practical Considerations for Keeping Your Team Safe - May 11th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandates caused employers to close their locations or significantly reduce operations, leaving many commercial buildings empty.

Tax Credit Available for Small Businesses That Offer Vaccine Paid Time Off

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

On Wednesday, President Biden detailed a plan that will allow small businesses to claim tax credits for giving paid time off to employees to get and recover from the COVID-19 vaccine.

[Virtual Event] 2021 Richmond Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - May 7th, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm EDT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs.

[Webinar] Return to Work Webinar Series for Employers | Planning for Reopening: Preparing the Workplace and Workforce - May 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm EDT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on organizations of all sizes across all industries. The uncertainty of the “new normal” is forcing employers all over the world to consider various new policies as employees return to the workplace.

Minimum Wage For Some Federal Contractors Increasing To $15

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/21

Some employees will be getting a raise. President Biden issued an Executive Order increasing the minimum wage for certain federal contractors to $15 per hour.

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