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Database Marketing Outsourcing

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

Database marketing outsourcing is a strategic transaction for retailers. This type of outsourcing can facilitate the integration of diverse marketing channels e.g., web, social media, catalog and in-store sales) and enable more targeted and effective...

A Peek at the Horizon: Six Questions, Six Answers

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

Recently, I was honored when Kevin McMurdo of McMurdo Consulting approached me to do a video interview to discuss professional sales leadership in the legal services industry. I greatly appreciate Kevin giving me a platform. I put a great deal of...

SEC Enters Into First NPA With An Individual

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

In 2010, the SEC implemented a Cooperation Initiative designed to encourage individuals and companies to cooperate with SEC investigations. See SEC Announces Initiative to Encourage Individuals and Companies to Cooperate and Assist in Investigations,...

Crowdfunding: It’s Coming to Texas

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

In late April, the Texas Securities Board issued proposed regulations that would allow crowdfunding in intrastate transactions in Texas. The word on the street is that the proposed regulations will become final in August 2014. If they do, Texas...

Copyrights, Fair Use And Elections

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

The mid-terms are coming up, so you know there will be stories of politicians getting into clashes with artists over the use of songs and other content in ads and at rallies. In Texas, for better or worse, the real competition is often in the...

During or After my Divorce, Can I Move Outside of New Jersey

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

During or after a divorce, it is common for the custodial parent (the parent primarily responsible for the children’s care) to want to move to another state with the children. Perhaps the parent has a job opportunity, family, or a significant other...

Broad Duty To Consult Is New Norm Under ESA In 9th Circ.

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

Recently, the Ninth Circuit sitting en banc issued a landmark decision regarding the consultation provisions of the Endangered Species Act. The consultation provisions require any federal agency that authorizes, funds or carries out an action that...

Shareholder Activism 2.0

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

M&A partner Harald Selzner discusses the rise of shareholder activism in Germany as a key boardroom issue. Deutschland gerÌt zunehmend in den Fokus  Institutionelle Investoren erwarten h?here Standards  Transaktionskrimi Celesio...

Bad Blood Makes Good Law: Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Tortious Interference Claim

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

In Gieseke v. IDCA, Inc., et al., No. A12-0713 (March 26, 2014), the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that “tortious interference with prospective economic advantage” is a viable claim under Minnesota law. In so holding, the court formally recognized a...

FTC Sends Warning About Using Social Media With Promotions

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/05/14

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently investigated whether Cole Haan’s “Wandering Sole” social media contest violated Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits deceptive practices. In doing so, the FTC issued a warning—sponsors of social media...

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