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The Time to Plan for Tax Code Changes Is Now

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

The election is only weeks away, and with it is likely to come significant changes to the tax code. Many economists anticipate that, regardless of the outcome, there will likely be tax increases to reduce the federal deficit, which now stands at over $3 trillion....

Washington Launches Expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Washington's Department of Ecology (Ecology) is now accepting applications for its new Expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) under the Model Toxics Control Act.

Notice of Appeal - Fall 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Precedential Opinions of Note - Evidence from Outside Limitations Period Permissible to Prove Ongoing Scheme to Defraud - United States v. James (April 3, 2020), No.

Mediation for Corporate Counsel

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Most corporate counsel do not like litigation. For many, it is a distraction from the main task of keeping the company moving forward and can expose the company to reputational damage and financial loss, even if successful.

SALT TALK: Change of NY Domicile Successful by Dumping Old Girlfriend; Keeping Old Dog

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

In light of the current COVID-19-inspired flight from New York, it is worth revisiting the issue of change of domicile.

Last Week in the Federal Circuit (October 12-16): The Federal Circuit on Matters of the Heart

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Perhaps the biggest Federal Circuit news last week didn’t come from the Federal Circuit; it happened when the Supreme Court granted review in Arthrex.  In the Federal Circuit, the Court not surprisingly issued a smattering of Rule 36s in the week following oral arguments and more precedential opi

[Webinar] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - November 17th - 18th, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm EST

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Be Part of the Only Virtual Event that Unites Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law for Candid Discussion, Valuable Collaboration and Meaningful Networking.

Michigan Supreme Court Decision Spurs Widespread Changes to Government COVID-19 Response: Update for Week of October 12, 2020

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

This update highlights key changes occurring between October 10 and October 16, 2020 with respect to the State of Michigan’s governmental COVID-19 response.

FRC Review: AGMs – An Opportunity for Change

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On 6 October 2020, the Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") published a report on the holding of annual general meetings ("AGMs") by FTSE 350 companies between 10 March - 30 July 2020 following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (the "FRC Review")......

This Week at the Ninth: Mobile Billboards and Secret Systems

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

This week, we take a look at Ninth Circuit cases holding a ban on mobile billboards subject to strict scrutiny given the vehicles exempted from its scope, and addressing the standards governing summary judgment and discovery in trade-secret litigation......

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