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IRS Changes Health FSA "Use-or-Lose" Rule; Clarifies Transition Relief for 2013-14

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On October 31, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2013-71 (Notice), which modifies the "use or lose" rule for health flexible spending accounts (health FSAs) to allow a $500 annual carryover of unused contributions, provided...

App Developer Wins in SCRABBLE Battle

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Zynga, the world’s largest app-developer has scored a win against the owner of the SCRABBLE brand. This case brings up several interesting points about international trade-mark protection in the era of apps....
By: Field Law

ESA Issues ESMA and EBA Consultation for Securities and Banking Complaints Handling

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On November 6, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued a consultation paper by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) concerning draft guidance for the handling...

[Video] What's Next in Health Reform 2014

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

The health care industry is changing at an unprecedented rate and in fundamental ways. The industry has not seen change on this scale since the advent of the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Every segment of the health care continuum is being...

NanoBusiness Panel on Patents Featuring View From the US Patent Office

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

At a recent nanotech conference hosted by the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association, we received an update on nanotech patent trends from Jerry Lorengo, a Group Director with the US Patent Office. Jerry provided a great overview of the latest...

Five Things to Consider When Expanding in a Global Market

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

More and more oil and gas companies, based in the United States or elsewhere, are considering a venture into foreign waters (or land). Following is a list of just a few issues that could impact expansion efforts....

Senate Votes to END Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Last Thursday, November 7, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) by a vote of 64-32. Similar to existing federal nondiscrimination laws, ENDA would be enforced by the EEOC and would prohibit most employers with 15...

Delaware Supreme Court applies ‘reasonable conceivability’ standard and addresses earn-out and indemnification provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Last month, in Winshall v. Viacom International, the Delaware Supreme Court applied the “reasonable conceivability” standard to a motion to dismiss and addressed the earn-out and indemnification provisions in a merger agreement....

SEC Issues Latest Whistleblower Award for $150K

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On October 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced an award of nearly $150,000 to an unnamed whistleblower whose tips helped the agency stop a scheme that was defrauding investors. The tips provided by the whistleblower allowed the SEC...

Pay Ratio Rules: Practical Compliance Challenges

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On July 21, 2010, in response to the financial crisis, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 was signed into law. In passing Dodd-Frank, legislators hoped to curb the risk-taking behaviors that were blamed, in part, on...

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