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With a New FAA "Roadmap," Drones May Soon Land in Indian Country

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its first detailed plan for commercial use of drones in the United States. This could mean that relatively inexpensive aerial tools may become available in the next few years to aid tribal...

New U.S. Labor Secretary Proposes To Extend U.S. Minimum Wage Laws To Home Health Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

After only being sworn in two weeks ago, the new U.S. Labor Secretary, Thomas Perez, has not wasted any time in setting up the goals he planned to obtain during his term, especially when it comes to minimum wage laws for home health care workers. ....

NFL Hires Outside Investigator . . . Should You?

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

The National Football League ("NFL") has hired an outside investigator to handle the complaint made by Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins. The national news media cannot seem to get enough of this story, and the coverage has...

How To Analyze FCPA Enforcement Actions: Stryker And Diebold

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

The Justice Department and the SEC have been busy. More enforcement actions are coming to a close — Avon, Weatherford, and others are likely to be resolved before the end of the year....
By: Michael Volkov

A Tale Of Two States: Access To Attorney-Client Privilege Materials In Intra-Corporate Disputes Involving Close Corporations

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Most people communicating with their lawyer rightfully believe their discussions are privileged and cannot be disclosed to others without permission. However, when litigation ensues, because the attorney-client privilege interferes with full...

CFPB Mortgage Disclosure Rule Now Expected On November 20, 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

On November 1, the CFPB announced a field hearing on “Know Before You Owe: Mortgages,” to be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 11 a.m. EST in Boston. In conjunction with the hearing, the Bureau is expected to release its long-awaited final rule...

Well-known trial lawyer faces assault case, accused of punching attorney at upscale NYC eatery

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

A New York trial lawyer known for winning three acquittals for now-deceased client and reputed organized-crime boss John Gotti apparently "has still got some fight left in him," his law partner says.

For Veterans, SBA to Waive Express Loan Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Good news for veterans-turned-entrepreneurs looking for small business financing. The federal government has launched a new program to get former service members SBA loans at little cost. In a press release, the U.S.

Lessons from Frankenstein: Don't Create a Whistleblower

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Given the publicity generated by large settlements paid to whistleblowers, many individuals are regularly on the prowl for a qui tam lawsuit that will yield a large bounty. These eager whistleblowers may be likely to pursue a qui tam suit under the...

Healthcare Update, No. 4, November 2013: What's An "Individualized Analysis" – And Why Should I Care?

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) poses ongoing compliance challenges and attracts significant attention from plaintiffs' lawyers and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The resulting litigation continues to illustrate that...

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