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Proposed New EU AI Regulations: A Pre-Planning Guide for U.S. In-House Counsel

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

If the European Commission’s newly proposed harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) (the “Artificial Intelligence Act”) (published April 21, 2021) are adopted, U.S.-based AI companies operating in European Union (“EU”) countries (or expecting to do so) may soon be subject to significan

Aerospace & Defense Insights | New technologies come with new litigation risks

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry.

Virginia’s New Overtime Law Authorizes Collective Actions

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Virginia employers are at increased risk of class action wage litigation following passage of the Virginia Overtime Wage Act. “Previously, Virginia had been content to rely on the overtime pay requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),” note Kristina H. Vaquera and Shaun M.

Alabama Attorney General Leaves NAAG; Georgia Attorney General Resigns As RAGA Chair

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Alabama AG Steve Marshall left the National Association of Attorneys General, stating to the press that he cannot justify spending taxpayer money to “fund an organization that seems to be going further and further left” and pledging instead to direct such funds to his office’s consumer protection

AMG Capital v. FTC – SCOTUS Strips The FTC Of A Critical Enforcement Tool

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

In a unanimous decision reversing the Ninth Circuit, the Supreme Court in AMG Capital v. FTC ended a federal circuit split and squarely held that the FTC lacks authority to pursue equitable monetary relief in federal court under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “Act”).

Prevailing Wage Violations Land An Owner In Prison: A Sign Of Things To Come?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

The prevailing wage laws are somewhat complicated and can expose an unwary employer to thousands of dollars in wages and penalties if the employer does not comply. There are also occasions when flagrant violations of such laws can land an owner in prison.

AGG Food & Drug Newsletter - April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food & Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community and highlights articles from members of our Food & Drug practice, as well as from colleagues in other related life science disciplines.

EU Banking and Finance Regulatory Newsletter - Spring Edition 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Spring has sprung and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement has been done. Even with this deal ratified and applying in full from May 1, 2021, rifts are still rumbling on both sides of the divide amongst the now quite familiar topics.

President Biden Unveils American Families Plan in First Address to Congress

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 28, President Joe Biden delivered his first address to Congress, touting the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act Plan, highlighting progress on vaccinations and outlining a path forward on rebuilding the economy.

Increased NLRA Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On March 31, 2021, Peter Sung Ohr, Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued Memorandum GC 21-03 to all regional field offices describing changes to enforcement priorities under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

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