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Third Time’s the Charm? SEC Adopts Final Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

On December 16, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), by a 3-2 vote, adopted final rules requiring annual disclosure on Form SD of payments by SEC reporting companies engaged in the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals (resource extraction issuers) to certain go

Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB Finding that Rituxan® Biogen Patent is Invalid

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

As we previously reported, in October 2018, Pfizer persuaded the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that the claims of Biogen’s U.S. Patent No.

US maximizes sanctions pressure on China with “Entity Listing” of 59 Chinese entities

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

In a parting move to maximize sanctions pressure on China, on December 18, 2020, the Trump Administration added 59 Chinese entities to the United States (US) Commerce Department “Entity List,” imposing comprehensive controls and licensing requirements on exports and reexports of US goods, technol

Congress Passes Legislation Fixing “Lost Revenues” Calculation Under Provider Relief Fund

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act passed yesterday includes language allowing health care providers to utilize Health & Human Services’ June 2020 guidance to calculate “lost revenues” for purposes of the Provider Relief Fund.  HHS significantly changed

UK’s Furlough and Business Loan Schemes Extended Again

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on 17 December that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is to be extended until 30 April 2021. This represents a further extension of one month....
By: Morgan Lewis

Fusions-absorptions et transmission de la responsabilité pénale : revirement de la jurisprudence de la chambre criminelle de la Cour de cassation pour les opérations réalisées à compter du 25 novembre 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Dans un arrêt du 25 novembre 2020, la chambre criminelle de la Cour de cassation a annoncé un revirement de sa jurisprudence en matière de transfert de la responsabilité pénale résultant d’une fusion absorption....

Moral rights: why should developers care?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Question: What do the Oslo Picasso murals “The Seagull” and the “The Fishermen” and the Dutch De View Jaargetijden have in common? Answer: They both have been subject to recent high cost, high profile litigation that dragged on for years and which concerned moral rights.

Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Arguments On Employment Arbitration Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: The legal battles over Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51)—which attempts to prohibit mandatory employment arbitration agreements - continue. The Ninth Circuit heard the much anticipated oral arguments earlier this month, but a decision has not yet been issued....

Round Two - FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

What You Need to Know: On December 18, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration issued the second emergency use authorization (“EUA”) for a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older. Under the EUA, the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine can be distributed in the U.S.

COVID-19 Deal Extends FFCRA Tax Credits, Not Leave Mandate

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/12/20

As Congress debated the new COVID-19 relief package in the weeks since the election, there was a great deal of speculation as to whether the legislation would extend the leave mandates of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) beyond their current expiration date of December 31, 20

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