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Supreme Court Grants Certiorari to Decide if PTAB Judges Are Constitutional

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

Are PTAB judges constitutional? This week the Supreme Court granted certiorari to answer this question. In Arthrex v. Smith & Nephew, the Federal Circuit considered whether the appointment of administrative patent judges violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

You Have Been Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting (Or at Least, Inadequate)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

Article 45 of the GDPR allows the transfer of personal data from the EU to a third country when the third country ensures an “adequate level of protection” (adequacy decision).

COVID-19: Extension of the UK’s Job Support Scheme

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

As lockdowns loom across the land with the introduction of a three-tier system of restrictions based on local COVID-19 alert levels, at the highest alert level (tier 3) certain businesses will be forced to close, including pubs and bars (unless they serve substantial meals)....

Take extra precaution for COVID distributions

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

The Securities and Exchange Commission is urging professionals to take extra steps to ensure the safety of investors’ assets....
By: Ary Rosenbaum

PFAS in Firefighting Foam Has Contaminated Water Resources on Military Bases and in Surrounding Communities

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are found in firefighting foam used by the military since the 1970’s for training exercises and to extinguish liquid and gas fires.

For Emergency Use Only?

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

While requiring vaccinations for school attendance and in some occupations is common, the issue of employers requiring vaccination for COVID-19 is currently a hot topic.

The Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

As the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets continues to play out, so does its effect on M&A transactions. Many deals have been cancelled or are on hold as parties struggle with valuation, availability of financing, and uncertainty with respect to business models.

Section 1446(f) Final Regulations: Key Changes to Guidance on Non-Publicly Traded Partnership Interest Transfers by Non-U.S. Persons

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

On October 7, 2020, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and Treasury Department released final regulations providing guidance on the rules imposing withholding and reporting requirements under the Code on dispositions of certain partnership interests by non-U.S.

Coronavirus Solutions Cause Long-Term Changes to Depositions in California

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

On September 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Senate Bill (“S.B.”) 1146 into law. This act was aimed at amending Sections 1010.6 and 2025.310 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and to add and repeal Section 599.

Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor’s Emergency Powers

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20

Are Michigan’s Enhanced Price Gouging Provisions Undone? As much of the country remains under various and often overlapping states of emergency, one Governor’s powers have been limited by a state supreme court.

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