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Manage Profitability or Rely on Luck: Why Law Firm Profitability Matters More than Ever

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

A few weeks ago, I addressed “What’s Next for the Legal World?” in a post focused on critical challenges facing law firms.   In it, I argued that “profitability management as a survival skill” is now a feature of the industry, and made the key point that institutional profitability management ski

Qatar Data Protection Guidelines – Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Status of the Guidelines - After a substantial period following the passing of Law No.

Common Use of Third-Party Mail Vendors is Actionable Under the FDCPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

In its just-released decision, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has potentially created a new claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In Richard Hunstein v.

Supreme Court Slashes FTC’s Favored Route to Consumer Redress and Disgorgement

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

In a unanimous ruling late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court slashed the Federal Trade Commission’s favored route to impose monetary penalties in consumer protection cases.

U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Comments on Securing Electric Infrastructure from Attacks from Foreign Adversaries

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

On April 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) called for public comments on policies that the Administration should pursue to secure the U.S. electric grid from exploitation and attack by foreign adversaries.

State and Local Law Compliance is Essential to E-Commerce Success in Sale of Firearms and Related Accessories

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Selling firearms and related accessories through e-commerce poses a unique challenge to vendors selling products online.

2021 Venture Capital Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Despite the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and the ensuing economic dislocation, venture capital financing proceeds, median amount raised, and median pre-money valuation all increased from 2019 levels, although reported deal flow dipped.

Illinois Appellate Court: Illinois Construction Industry Groups Have Standing to File Lawsuit But Lose Their Constitutional Arguments

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Under a recent Illinois appellate court decision, local Illinois construction industry groups were held to have standing to sue Cook County, Illinois, but those groups lost on their substantive claim that the County had violated an amendment to the Illinois Constitution.

U.S. Remote Deposition and Oath Status - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

Remote depositions are becoming more prevalent in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Grants Right of Recall to Employees in Certain Industries

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/04/21

On April 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 93 (SB 93), which requires certain employers to offer open job positions to employees who were laid off for reasons related to COVID-19.

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