News

Court Decides on Joint Tortfeasors Under PA Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

This past August, in the case of Bachtell v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-02292, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 153667 (M.D. Pa. Aug.

European Commission's Legislative Proposals on Crypto-Assets and DLT

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

On 24 September 2020, the European Commission (Commission) launched its Digital Finance Strategy (Strategy).

Federal Circuit Court Denies Breach of Contract Claim in Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. Secretary of the Army

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

In Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. Secretary of the Army, 2019-1683 (Fed. Cir.

Alston & Bird Health Care Week in Review - October 2020 #3

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news....

Urgent Deadline for Substantiating Inventory Reset Chemical Identity Confidentiality Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Inventory Reset reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) seems like years ago, because it was – Form A’s were due February 7, 2018 for manufacturers and October 5, 2018 for processors.

Window On Washington - Vol. 4, Issue 42

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The Senate is back in session, with votes planned throughout the week. The House is not in session until Nov. 16, though members could be called back with 24-hours’ notice for a vote on a COVID-19 relief package....

Commercial Division Appoints Special Discovery Master In Lieu of Judicial Hearing Officer

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

In a recent order, Justice Andrea Masley assigned a special discovery master to supervise discovery in Hindlin v. Prescriptions Songs LLC, et al., a “complex commercial action” with a “multitude of discovery issues[.]”...

PE Funds Are Not Part of Controlled Group; What About Your Company?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to review the First Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the Sun Capital Partners III, LP v.

California Air Resources Board Encourages Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers to Self-Disclose Regulatory Violations Before the End of 2020 to Reduce Penalties

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Key Takeaways - • What Happened: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a “Dear Manufacturer” letter encouraging vehicle and engine manufacturers to voluntarily self-disclose regulatory violations in a variety of mobile source categories....

I’m Just Waiting on an… End to the Extended ERISA Deadline Periods

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/10/20

Early in the pandemic, the IRS and DOL issued a temporary rule (published May 4, 2020) extending certain deadlines applicable to retirement plans and health and welfare plans.

Pages