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State Attorneys General to Play Critical Role in 2020 Election

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The general public is bracing for a turbulent election season, knowing that COVID-19 will undeniably play a role in the number of votes cast.

FBI Warns of Imminent Cybercrime Threat to U.S. Hospitals and Health Care Providers

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued Wednesday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Health and Human Services warned of an imminent ransomware threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of DIRECTV’s Motion To Compel Arbitration, Creating Circuit Split on Procedure for Determining Scope of Arbitration Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

The plaintiff had filed a class action alleging that DIRECTV made calls to his cell phone in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

[Video] I Wish I Knew What I Know Now: Conversations with AGG on FDA Issues - Key Due Diligence Issues to Consider When Acquiring or Investing in Life Sciences Companies or Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

AGG is pleased to present the second episode in a podcast series titled, “I Wish I Know What I Know Now: Conversations with AGG on FDA Issues,” covering key due diligence issues to consider when acquiring or investing in life science companies or products. In this episode, AGG partner Alan G.

Trump vs. Biden: An International Trade Briefing

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Despite fundamentally different approaches and worldviews, the candidates make remarkably similar diagnoses of what historical issues must be addressed.

State PFAS Enforcement Against The Federal Government – Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In September 2020, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) finalized the settlement of an enforcement action against Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB), a federal facility, relating to the facility’s discharge of PFAS-containing wastewater to groundwater without a permit.

Ruling of the regional court Frankfurt: Sea rescuer obtains a cease and desist order against former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Salvini

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In a decision dated 23 September 2020 (Case No. 2-06 O 335/19), the Frankfurt Regional Court ordered the former Italian Minister of the Interior, Matteo Salvini, at the request of Mission Lifeline crew member Friedhold Ulonska, to refrain from an infringement of copyright.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow To OSHA’s Ability To Cite Repeat Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a long- awaited decision in Sec’y of Labor v. Wynnewood Refining Co., LLC. That case originated in 2012 when OSHA inspected the company following a boiler explosion that killed two employees.

District Court Finds Documents Related To Litigation Funding Protected By Work Product Doctrine

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

In Impact Engine, Inc. v.

Accommodating Employee Requests To Vote In An Unprecedented Election

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

While we are not willing to predict the outcome of next Tuesday’s election, we think that there is fair chance that 2020 will shatter voter participation records based on the number of early votes that have already been cast.

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