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Landmark Fair Use Victory at the Supreme Court in Software Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/21

In a narrowly drawn, yet significant decision, the Supreme Court reversed the Federal Circuit and ruled that Google LLC’s (“Google”) copying of some of the Sun Java Application Programming Interface (API) declaring code was a fair use as a matter of law, ending Oracle America Inc.’s (“Oracle”) in

SEC Discloses Its Recommendations on Key Issues for Private Companies Weighing SPAC Transactions

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

On March 31, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance published a staff statement which outlines accounting, financial reporting, and governance issues that private companies should consider before completing a SPAC transaction.

New Focus and Compliance Approach Needed for Privacy and Cybersecurity

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

In 2020, we saw an increased regulatory focus on cybersecurity.

Proposed Gift and Estate Tax Changes Mean Some May Need to Act Now

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

In the United States Congress, there is an arduous journey before a bill becomes law. See the classic School House Rock! video, “I’m Just a Bill.” But there is a common theme running through some gift and estate tax bills that have been introduced in Congress this year.

Front and Center: SVO Grants through the SBA

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

[co-author: Laura Peterson] Originally published on December 30, 2020 and updated as of April 7, 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “CAA”), which provides $900 billion in new COVID-19 relief funding, was signed into law on December 27, 2020.

Subleasing Poses Up-Front Risks to Landlord and Tenant

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

Even though the increase in vaccinations and other public health initiatives have resulted in a dramatic reduction in new COVID-19 cases hinting at a possible “return to normal,” recent industry publications are starting to report on an anticipated long-term result in what was once thought to be

Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration Agreement, Holding That its Ban on Class Actions Did Not Prohibit Plaintiff from Seeking Public Injunctive Relief Under California Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

On February 19, 2021, the Ninth Circuit upheld a district court’s grant of a motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action lawsuit alleging violations of various California consumer protection statutes.

Asbestos Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Clark County Demolition Operator Enter into Consent Administrative Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Hartsell Farms and Excavating, LLC (“Hartsell”) entered into a February 10th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“

Round Two: FCC Approves Process for Distributing Nearly $250 Million More for Telehealth Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

On March 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved the process for distributing $249.95 million in additional funding to healthcare providers to help cover the costs of telecommunication services and connected devices during the COVID-19 pandemic (Round Two).

New Jersey Employers May Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination for Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21

Employers should ensure they have appropriate policies in place for properly handling confidential medical records.

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