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Chicago Employers Must Permit Time Off For COVID-19 Vaccination, Including Paid Time Off For Mandatory Vaccinations

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Pursuant to the Chicago Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance that took effect on April 21, 2021, Chicago workers – including both employees and independent contractors – now have certain protections designed to safeguard access to a COVID-19 vaccination.

Biden Increases Minimum Wage and Phases Out Tip Credit for Federal Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden issued an executive order increasing the minimum wage for workers working on or in connection with a federal government contract.

Blockbuster Biologics Review | Quarterly Update – April 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Welcome to our quarterly update relating to biologics and biosimilars, including post-grant and patent litigation challenges to blockbuster biologics.

House Introduces Bill, BIOSIM Act, Designed To Lower Drug Costs

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 23, 2021, Congressmen Schrader and Kinzinger introduced H.R.

Biden Issues Executive Order Increasing Minimum Wage for Contractor Employees to $15/Hour

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

Building on a previous executive order (EO) issued by President Barack Obama that increased the minimum wage for contractor employees to $10.10 (and automatically increased every year to keep pace with inflation), President Joe Biden issued a new EO that increases the minimum wage for those emplo

Franchisor 101: Successor Franchisor’s Territorial Takeover

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

A federal court in Connecticut ruled against an urgent care franchisor’s motion to dismiss, finding the plaintiff had standing to sue under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. The court still dismissed the plaintiff’s claims under the Connecticut Franchise Act (“CFA”) and the Sherman Act.

The Science Emerging Behind Effective Team Collaboration

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

In the Am Law 200 law firm world, client teams are one of the drivers for retaining and expanding existing client work.

Ninth Judicial Circuit Unveils New Case Management Process for Civil Cases

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

At a judicial town hall meeting before members of the Orange County Bar Association this morning, Chief Judge Don Myers introduced the Ninth Circuit’s new “active case management” program, to become effective today, that will apply to all civil cases pending or filed in Orange and Osceola County

Connecticut to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Beginning May 1, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

On April 19, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced plans to roll back COVID-19-related restrictions on businesses - although certain mask requirements may remain in effect. The governor intends to lift the restrictions in stages commencing May 1, 2021, through May 19, 2021....

Business Divorce: Partnership Agreement Was Invalid Where It Was Entered Into Between A Fiduciary And Principal And Was Otherwise Unfair And The Principal Did Not Owe Fiduciary Duties As A Partner Where There Was No Enforceable Partnership

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/21

In Adam v. Marcos, an attorney and his client agreed to a joint venture/partnership. No. 14-18-00450-CV, 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2060 (Tex. App.—Houston March 18, 2021, no pet. history)....
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