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COVID-19: Maine Governor Janet Mills Extends State of Emergency (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency through November 27, 2020.

Should Scabby the giant inflatable rat be barred from some union protests? NLRB seeks input

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20


Brazil’s LGPD: What You Need to Know Before 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/10/20

Overlooked in a year dominated by a "wait-and-see" dynamic with both the finalization and enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Brazil's General Data Protection Law-Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)-is another major privacy compliance obligation that must be undertaken fo

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.

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