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SDNY Clothes-Minded Against Elie Tahari’s Copyright Infringement Defenses

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

The Southern District of New York recently ruled against fashion designer, Elie Tahari, Ltd. (Tahari), in a copyright lawsuit over Tahari’s unauthorized post of an image to social media. Iantosca v. Elie Tahari Ltd., No. 1:19-cv-04527 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 18, 2020).

Malpractice Liability Considerations for Telehealth

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

As the use of telehealth continues to increase, providers need to be mindful of the liability laws in the jurisdictions that they operate in. Similar to in-person medical practices, telehealth services carry liability and malpractice risks.

IRS and Treasury Issue Final Regulations Regarding Use of Consolidated Net Operating Losses

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

On October 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) released final regulations (T.D.

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Is It Time to Change Plans?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7. Now is the time to start shopping around to see whether your current choices are still the best ones for you.

Marcellus Shale Update: Will Natural Gas Isolate Turkey and Integrate Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

For generations, the area around the eastern Mediterranean Sea has been filled with turmoil. From the Arab-Israeli conflict to the divided island of Cyprus and the general animus between Greece and Turkey, the region’s problems have seemed intractable.

[Webinar] Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits Webinar Series - Supreme Court Review - November 5th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

2020 has seen an inordinate number of Supreme Court oral arguments and decisions addressing important ERISA issues.

A Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments - October 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

SEC Whistleblower Program Rules Change - On September 23, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of a final rule in Release 34-89963 that changes several aspects of its whistleblower program.

[Webinar] Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment - November 3rd, 8:00 am EST

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

Join WLG's Energy, Mining & CleanTech; Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships; and International Tax & Private Wealth Groups as they discuss challenges and opportunities with projects amid the pandemic.

Employees Voting in the Upcoming Election

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

With the election coming on Tuesday, Nov. 3, a large number of Americans are expected to cast their ballots. The United States Election Project estimates that a record-setting 150 million – or 65 percent of the U.S. population – will vote.

What Factors Do Courts Consider When Analyzing the Waiver Implications of Accidentally Producing Privileged Documents?

By EsqSocial Corporation 22/10/20

Courts assessing the waiver implications of a litigant accidentally producing privileged documents normally look at several factors: (1) Did the producing party adopt a reasonable protocol for identifying and withholding privileged documents? (2) Did the producing party follow that protocol?

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