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Preserving Independent Contractor Status in the Wake of Non-Employee Unemployment Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

In the face of the pandemic over the last year, Congress issued several rounds of unemployment assistance through the CARES Act not only to employees but also to workers classified as independent contractors or self-employed.

5 Key Takeaways - The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Automotive Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Rich Christiansen recently presented on how Artificial Intelligence will reform the automotive industry and examined how different companies are preparing, or in some cases, not preparing, for this technological shift. Key takeaways from the presentation include...

Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of 340B ADR Final Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

On March 16, 2021, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking HHS from implementing the 340B administrative dispute resolution final rule (the Final Rule) released in December 2020.

New HEERF Guidance Adds Flexibility, Extends Time Period for Institutions’ Costs and Lost Revenue

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

On March 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) issued new guidance to institutions of higher education (IHEs) regarding the use of funds received pursuant to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grant programs.

Updated Equator Principles: Transition to Version 4

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

Following an extensive consultation process, the Equator Principles Association (EP Association) adopted a fourth iteration of the Equator Principles (EP4) on 18 November 2019.

Blog: Succession is not just a great TV show

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

Succession—it’s not just a great TV show.

California AG Approves Additional Regulations Under The CCPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

On March 15, 2021, the California Attorney General announced the approval of additional regulations to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the "CCPA").

4 Key Takeaways - Artificial Intelligence: AI-Assisted/Generated Innovation

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Rich Christiansen recently was a panelist discussing the role of AI as an innovator and whether AI-assisted/generated innovation should be protectable. Key takeaways from the discussion include... Please see full article below for more information....

Compliance Hiring Lessons from a Coach Hiring Disaster: The Fallout

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

What has been the fallout from the Kansas University (KU) hiring and firing of its football coach Les Miles? Miles’ departure came three days after he was put on administrative leave after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced from his prior employer, Louisiana State University (LSU).

Foley Weekly Automotive Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/03/21

Foley & Lardner’s Weekly Automotive Report helps automotive suppliers inform their complex legal and operational decisions on market trends and regulatory matters, OEs and suppliers, connected/autonomous vehicles and mobility services, electric vehicles and low emission technology.

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