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UK Pension Regulator Issues New Guidance to Employers and Trustees for Pension Risk Transfers to “Superfunds”

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

For some time, the UK has been working to implement the concept of “superfunds” to consolidate defined benefit (“DB”) plans. We wrote about this early on here.

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending October 9, 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Real Property Update - Condominium / Release: condominium unit owner's claims against condominium association and board were barred by subject release; claims were based on water intrusion resulting from damaged roof that existed prior to date designated in release - Escadote I Corp. v.

OFAC Announces New Restrictions On Remittances Involving Cuba

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Yesterday, OFAC announced amendments to the Cuba embargo that will further restrict the ability of U.S. companies to process remittances to or from Cuba. Specifically, the new rules prohibit U.S.

Failure to Itemize Debt Is Not A Violation of the FDCPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

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Noven Pharm., Inc. v. Amneal Pharms. LLC

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Case Name: Noven Pharm., Inc. v. Amneal Pharms. LLC, No. 18-cv-00699 (D. Del. Sept. 2, 2020) (Stark, J.)... Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Minivelle® (estradiol); U.S. Patents Nos. 9,833,419 (“the ’419 patent”), 9,730,900 (“the ’900 patent”), and 9,724,310 (“the ’310 patent”)......

Fall Into Handbook And Policy Update Season

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: Although there’s no right or wrong time to do a handbook and policy update, we recommend doing them annually, as California law continually changes.

Calif. Housing Laws Amended by 2020 Bills

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Limited Local Control, Affordable Housing Incentives and More - In what is shaping up to be an annual exercise, COVID-19 notwithstanding, the California Legislature has again enacted new laws to encourage housing development in the state.

Goldman Sachs: Part 3 – Fines and Penalty

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

We continue our exploration of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) settlements and related enforcement action, literally across the globe, from the state of New York to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and United Kingdom.

California Federal Court Provides Insight On The Viability Of Class Waivers In The Era Of COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Court examined the viability of class action waivers in the face of claims that the defendants’ negligence led to an outbreak of COVID-19.

The Federal Circuit: Lexmark Governs Standing For Trademark Cancellation Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/10/20

On October 27, 2020, the Federal Circuit affirmed a U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) decision canceling Corcamore, LLC’s registration for the mark SPROUT.

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