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FINRA Fines Firm and Former AML Compliance Officer For Failures to Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Obligations

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

On February 4, 2014, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) accepted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (the “AWC”) from a member firm (the “Firm”) and its former anti-money laundering (“AML”) compliance officer (the “AML...

What Do You Get When You Cross March Madness With Insurance?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

A chance to win one billion dollars. Quicken Loans and Berkshire Hathaway recently announced that they are teaming up to award one billion dollars to be shared by persons who correctly predict the winners of every game in this year’s men’s college...

Isn’t E-Discovery Hard Enough Without the Internet of Things?

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

This week, after a seemingly endless year of construction, my family and I moved into our new, energy-efficient home. As I was in the kitchen unpacking, my daughter cried out, somewhat dramatically, “Mama, come here…. The thermostat is watching me…”...

Nat'l Enquirer Settles Philip Seymour Hoffman 'Gay Lover' Suit

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

A settlement has been reached in The National Enquirer lawsuit over an article alleging Philip Seymour Hoffman and a friend were gay lovers.

Health Law Blog: President Obama Raises Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

On February 12, 2014 President Obama signed Executive Order 13658 requiring federal contractors to pay a minimum rate of pay of $10.10 per hour. The new rate goes into effect for new contracts or “contract-like instruments” and replacement contracts...

OFAC Expands and Clarifies License for Exports of Personal Communications Items and Services to Iran

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), amended the Iran personal communications General License D-1 (GL D-1) on Feb. 7, 2014, expanding, clarifying and superseding the May 2013 General License D, and issued...

How Much Your New York Sexual Case is Worth: New York City Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

It’s time to take your employer or former employer to court for sexual harassment. The question is, which court to you bring them to? New Yorkers have a choice of filing a sexual harassment lawsuit under federal, state and/or city law....

White House Announces Executive Actions Designed to Combat Patent Trolls

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

Last week, the White House announced new executive actions characterized as initiatives “to combat patent trolls and further strengthen our patent system and foster innovation.” This marks a continuation of the White House’s efforts to protect...

Top Ten Digital Health Investments Of 2013; Generating Momentum For The Year Ahead

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

Digital health investing started the year on a high note with four $20+ million rounds of funding in January alone for MD Live, TigerText, MC10 and WellDoc. That’s a very promising continuation of the tremendous funding growth we saw last year when...

FDA to Give 5 Year NCE Exclusivity to Combinations

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/14

In a Federal Register Notice dated February 24, 2014, the U.S. FDA announced a draft guidance for industry that will provide a 5 year NCE exclusivity period to fixed-combination drug products that include at least one new drug substance....

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