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S.D.N.Y. Disqualifies Securities Class Action Plaintiffs’ Expert and Denies Class Certification

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Recently, in IBEW Local 90 Pension Fund v. Deutsche Bank AG, No. 11-cv-4209, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 155136 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 29, 2013), District Judge Katherine Forrest declined to certify a class of securities plaintiffs and granted the defendant,...

Guidance by High Court on Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Documents: Baker & McKenzie

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Recent developments - The High Court of Australia (High Court) recently took a very practical approach to resolving a dispute relating to the inadvertent disclosure of privileged documents. The decision, ordering the documents to be returned, was...

Illinois Department Of Labor Assessing Fines For Record-Keeping Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Illinois wage laws like the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (IMWL) and One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) require employers to maintain certain records for each employee, such as time records of hours worked, records showing the times employees have taken...

Wetland Projects: The Legality of Certain MDDEFP Requirements is Confirmed

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On October 18, 2013, the Court of Appeal of Quebec reversed the Superior Court of Quebec’s decision in the Atocas de l’érable inc. case, quashing directive no. 06-01, used by the ministre du Développement durable, de l’Environnement, de la Faune et...

An Unexpected Impasse

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

If a corporation has four directors and two shareholders, one owning 60 shares and the other owning 40 shares, it seems obvious that the majority shareholder should be able to elect a majority of the board of directors. Actually, the obvious answer...

Take 5 Newsletter: Sick Leave, Domestic Violence, "Bring Your Gun to Work," Personnel Files, Ban the Box

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

State and city legislatures throughout the country have been busy recently—passing a variety of laws affecting private employers. From sick leave to the right to bring guns to work, these laws will affect the way that employers do business from city...

OSHA Proposes Publishing Worker Injury Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

OSHA has announced a proposed rule which will require establishments with 20 or more employees in certain industries with high injury and illness rates, to electronically submit their summary of work-related injuries and illnesses to OSHA every year....

Agreements for Sale of Portions of Parcels may be Invalid

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

A recent decision by the California First District Court of Appeal serves as a useful reminder of the importance of properly documenting any agreement to sell a portion of a legal parcel....
By: Hopkins & Carley

Court of Appeal finds against banks in allowing amendments to pleadings based on LIBOR manipulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On 8 November 2013, the Court of Appeal handed down its much anticipated judgment in two related appeals, Graiseley Properties Limited and others -v- Barclays Bank Plc and Deutsche Bank and others -v- Unitech Global Limited and Unitech Limited [2013]...

5 Things You Shouldn't Include in Your Will

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Having a will and other estate plans are essential to ensuring your assets pass on to their intended recipients when you pass on. However, there are certain provisions that don't belong in your will, as they simply can't be enforced under the law. Here are five of the most common......

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