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Improving the value of your US patent portfolio: lessons for Australian and NZ companies from the decision of Bard v Gore

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Recent developments in US law have meant that investors conducting due diligence of biotech and technology companies now not only consider whether the company’s US patents are valid and cover the relevant technology but also the manner in which the...

Dueling Districts on Major Challenge to Federal Health Reform

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Are Employers in States Without Exchanges Subject to Penalties? In two highly technical and comprehensive rulings out July 22, 2014, two federal districts came to opposite conclusions on a key remaining challenge to federal health reform....

Defense Appropriations "Wage Theft" Amendment May Bar Employers with FLSA Violations from Defense Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Late last month, the Senate referred the Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations Act to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for consideration. The House of Representatives passed its version (H.R. 4870) on June 20 with substantial bipartisan...

PilieroMazza Legal Advisor - Third Quarter 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

In this issue: - Avoiding Pitfalls with Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts - What Is Enough Consideration of Small Business Interests? – GAO Denies Protests Against GSA Consolidation of Small Business Contracts - SBA Proposes...

Do you think jurors should be able to pose questions to lawyers and trial witnesses?

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Last week, the jury in a Boston corruption trial had a whopping 281 questions for lawyers and trial witnesses.

Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Law: CIMA Requires Registration or Licensing of Fund Directors by September 3 (Including Directors Employed by Fund’s Investment Manager)

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Under the Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Law 2014 (the “Law”), beginning June 4, 2014 directors of (a) “mutual funds” regulated under the Cayman Islands Mutual Funds Law (2013 Revision) and (b) companies registered as “Excluded...

The Admiral Sets A Good Course

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Admiral Mike Rogers, the new leader of the National Security Agency and Cyber Command at the Defense Department, certainly has taken a different approach from his predecessor, General Keith Alexander. Right out of the gate, Admiral Rogers noted that...

Puerto Rico: A Haven for Manufacturers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Perhaps not surprisingly to those familiar with the tropical island, manufacturing remains a key driver of economic activity in Puerto Rico. Indeed, manufacturing accounts for 45% of Puerto Rico’s GDP (compared to 11% in the U.S.) and over 20% of the...

[Video] The Secret to Better Legal Writing

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

Helpful tips from CEB blog manager Julie Brook. Learn the secret to better legal writing and get specific examples on how you can improve your next brief....
By: CEB®

Fast Five: Rhode Island Appellate Practice - July 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/07/14

With the dog days of summer upon us, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has concluded its Spring 2014 term, leaving practitioners with new guidance on a variety of trial and appellate practice issues. In one of its last decisions this term, the Supreme...

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