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A Looming Government Shutdown Is Hours Away: A Reminder of What Contractors Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

WHAT: The odds of a federal government shutdown occurring have increased substantially after a gridlocked Congress, spurred by the incoming Administration, has been unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution, and the White House has now instructed agencies to prepare for a shutdown.

New Year and New Administration: DOJ Races to Clear Its FCPA Docket Before the Trump Administration Begins

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As we approach Inauguration Day on January 20, 2025, one question among anticorruption practitioners is how the Trump administration will handle enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”).

Carmon Reestrutura: DIFC Court of Appeal confirms jurisdiction to grant interim injunctive relief

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In a reversal of its decision in Sandra Holding v Al Saleh [2023] DIFC CA 003, the DIFC Court of Appeal has confirmed in Carmon Reestrutura-Engenharia e Servicos Tecnios Especiais , (SU) LDA v Antonio Joao Catete Lopes Cuenda [2024] DIFC CA 003 that the DIFC Courts can issue a Worldwide Freezing

CFPB sends circular to law enforcement agencies highlighting credit card reward programs that fail to deliver

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Some credit card companies operating rewards programs may be violating the law by failing to provide promised rewards, the CFPB said, in a circular to law enforcement agencies....
By: Ballard Spahr LLP

OIG Approves Dental Supplies Distributor’s Plan to Expand Loyalty Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No.

Chile Publishes Law No. 21,718 to Expedite Real Estate Projects

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Government of Chile has published Law No. 21,718, which amends the General Law of Urbanism and Construction, in addition to a series of regulatory provisions.

[Video] 7 Key Takeaways | Ethics in Construction Contract Negotiations and Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Kilpatrick’s Brian Gaudet and Courtney Lynch, both Board Certified Construction Lawyers (TBLS) from our Houston office recently presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Houston Chapter.

[Video] The five ways that thought leadership is a talent magnet

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) walks through the five ways thought leadership can attract lateral attorneys and staff, as well as attorneys fresh out of law school: 1.

New Declarations with a Sur-reply Require Extraordinary Circumstances

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In a 2-1 decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) denied a patent owner’s motion to file two new declarations in connection with its sur-reply, holding that the patent owner failed to prove the extraordinary circumstances necessary for such a filing. See Omega Liner Company, Inc. v.

Maybe The Third Time Is The Charm After All.

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Nokia of America Corp. v. Alexander Soto and Walter Soto, IPR2023-00680, IPR2023-00681, IPR2023-00682 (P.T.A.B. Dec.

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