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Federal Court Dismisses Action for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Due to Insufficient Agency Relationship

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana demonstrates how a defendant may successfully challenge personal jurisdiction when the facts fail to show vicarious liability through a principal-agent relationship....

McDermott+ Check-Up: December 20, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

118th Congress Continues to Grapple with Contentious CR. With the collapse of Republican support for the negotiated continuing resolution (CR) package, as of the time of publication on Friday at 3:00 PM EST, Congress is still grappling with how to extend government funding into the new year.

The Legal and Economic Realities of Medicare Drug Pricing: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The rising cost of prescription drugs under Medicare continues to pose significant challenges for seniors, a population that relies heavily on consistent and affordable access to medications.

Key Electric Vehicle Measures in Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

This is our third blog post discussing provisions in the 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill promoting the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. The first post provided an overview of the bill’s main EV provisions.

California Seeks Public Input on Climate Reporting Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 16, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a request to solicit feedback regarding Senate Bill 253, Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and Senate Bill 261, Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related Financial Risk (SB 261), as amended by Senate Bill 219, Greenho

Estate Planning for Physicians: Why It’s Important and How to Get Started

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

When you’re a physician, your life is defined by long hours, major responsibilities, and a focus on the health and well-being of your patients.

UK Financial Conduct Authority writes to Treasury Committee on the FCA's regulatory perimeter

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The House of Commons Treasury Committee has published a letter (dated December 6, 2024) from Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, regarding the FCA's perimeter report. In the letter, Mr.

UK Financial Conduct Authority sets out focus areas for Consumer Duty

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Financial Conduct Authority has set out its priorities under the Consumer Duty for the remainder of 2024 and for 2025.

FDA Issues Final Guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans for AI-Enabled Devices

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 3, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published final guidance titled, Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions....

DOJ Brings Nationwide False Claims Act Lawsuit Against CVS for Alleged Violations of Controlled Substances Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 13, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit alleging that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries improperly sought federal reimbursement for prescriptions filled in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)....

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