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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: NovaQuest Invests in Pro-ficiency

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

NovaQuest Private Equity has announced it has completed a strategic growth equity investment in Pro-ficiency. Pro-ficiency, based in Durham, N.C., is a provider of tech-enabled training and compliance solutions for clinical trials....

Ascertainability Eleventh Circuit holds administrative feasibility is not a class certification

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

Takeaway: Administrative feasibility is not a prerequisite for class certification in the Eleventh Circuit, although it remains a relevant consideration under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3)’s manageability factor. Manageability challenges, however, rarely prevent certification.

'Know Your Supply Chains'— As to Forced Labor Enforcement, the Biden Administration is Picking Up Where the Previous Administration Left Off

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

In case there was any doubt as to where the Biden administration stands on forced labor enforcement, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated recently that its “message to the trade community is clear: Know your supply chains.” This renewed message comes amid the release of new CB

New York Proposes Consent For Collection Of Biometric Data, Backed By Private Right Of Action

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE PROPOSES BIOMETRIC PRIVACY ACT - On January 6, 2021, the New York state legislature proposed the Biometric Privacy Act (AB 27) to regulate the collection of biometric information by companies doing business in the state.

After Months of Delay, EPA Quietly Takes Steps Toward Community Outreach on Ethylene Oxide Risks; OIG Once Again Urges EPA to Expedite Community-Specific Notifications

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

Key Takeaways What: In late January, EPA took the initial step of posting status reports on 25 facilities previously identified as high-risk based on known ethylene oxide (EO) emissions and facility location.

UK HSE Announces March 1, 2021, Deadlines for Businesses for UK REACH

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

The United Kingdom (UK) Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a REACH eBulletin on February 26, 2021, announcing upcoming deadlines for businesses for UK REACH.

February 2021: California Privacy Rights Act (Proposition 24): A Summary of Key Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

On November 3, 2020, California voters passed Proposition 24, also known as the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). The proposition amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect on January 1, 2020 and significantly enhanced consumer privacy rights.

[Ongoing Program] Level 2: Higher education Title IX appeals officer training - March 15th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

Bricker & Eckler’s higher ed team is pleased to announce a full series of Title IX trainings, all available via online webcast.

Trial Court Dismisses Securities Fraud Complaint for Insufficient "Evidence" The Case of Nektar Therapeutics, Inc.

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

Introduction - Pleading requirements in federal courts, particularly in securities class action cases, have become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to satisfy....
By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

[Webinar] eDiscovery Considerations for New Slack Features & Functionalities - March 11th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/03/21

Slack is on a mission to revolutionize how people work. With regular new feature rollouts, such as Slack Connect and the much-anticipated legal hold API, there’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to eDiscovery.

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