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Disputes under Hotel Management Agreements in a COVID-19 World – Part III: Key Issues When Considering Dispute Resolution Clauses – Choice of Governing Law & Expert Determination

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the hospitality sector, significantly impacting the financial performance of existing hotels and causing delays to new hotel projects.

Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home orders. As businesses reopen, face coverings remain popular as a preventative measure.

5 Cost-Saving Tips For Corporate IP Counsel Amid COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many corporate legal departments were operating with constrained financial budgets. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this issue. So what can corporate patent counsel do to reduce expenses but still maintain a strong and valuable patent portfolio?

How Late Is Too Late to File a Claim?

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) governs claims under FAR-based Government contracts. More than forty years after its enactment in 1978, we are apparently still not all in agreement as to when the time for filing a claim has lapsed. On October 23, 2020, the complaint in Northrop Grumman Corp.

The SBA Releases Two PPP Liquidity Questionnaires

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

As you may remember from a previous bulletin, the SBA has stated that it will audit all PPP borrowers, who together with a borrower’s “Affiliates” (as determined pursuant to SBA regulations), received PPP loans in excess of two million dollars.

Supreme Court denies leave in perindopril accounting of profits decision

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

On September 24, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to Apotex (Docket No. 39172) with respect to a decision affirming the quantum of profits payable to the Plaintiffs ADIR and Servier for infringement of ADIR’S perindopril patent.

COVID-19 does not justify breach or deviation of a contract When Its Arrival in Israel Was Foreseeable

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

An Israeli court recently rendered an interesting ruling on the impact of COVID-19. The case is question involved the lease agreement for the operation of a hotel.

Indoor Swimming Pools May Open

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

With cooler temperatures descending upon New York City, New Yorkers are being forced to spend more time indoors. The good news is that this month the city has authorized the reopening of indoor pools.

Inmate is entitled to sue over claim his cell had ‘massive amounts’ of feces, SCOTUS rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20


“Kik” in the Butt: Court Decision Against Initial Coin Offering Could be Opportunity for Others

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/11/20

On October 21, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment on consent against Kik Interactive Inc.

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