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CFPB Report Claims Financial Education Efforts Insufficient

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

On November 18, the CFPB published a report that examines the amount of money spent by financial institutions to inform and influence consumers’ decisions about financial products and services. The study analyzed spending over a one year period and...

"Non-Practicing Lawmakers" -- The Mark-up of H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act)

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

As we have previously reported, Rep. Goodlatte (R-VA), the Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, introduced the "Innovation Act" (H.R. 3309) to curb abusive patent litigation, and conducted a hearing of his committee to address the merits...

Federal Banking Regulators Provide Community Banks with Regulatory Capital Estimation Tool

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

The FDIC, FRB and OCC (the “Agencies”) each made available a regulatory capital estimation tool (the “Estimation Tool”) that is designed to help community banks evaluate the potential impact on their capital ratios of the Agencies’ recently issued...

Corporate Review: November 2013 - Analysis of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: A Call for Revising Strategic Business Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

Businesses looking to fully and effectively compete in the global marketplace need to monitor ever-changing trade rules and incorporate these rules into their strategic business plans. Few, if any, major Canadian businesses can avoid being buffeted...

New Jersey Clarifies New Hire Reporting Obligations

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

New Jersey employers traditionally must provide certain information about new hires (name, address, date of birth, and social security number) and the company (name, address, and federal tax ID) to the State Department of Human Services. On October...

The Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lazy Cakes Suit Where Product Packaging Belies Misrepresentation and Omissions Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

On November 18, 2013, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a putative class action suit against HBB, LLC. Cheramie v. HBB, LLC, Case No. 12-55148 (9th Cir. Nov. 18, 2013). HBB produces Lazy Cakes, a melatonin-laced brownie-like...

Credit Crunch Digest -- November 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

This issue of the Credit Crunch Digest focuses on new Libor cases filed against major banks and an update regarding two U.K. Libor cases; a jury verdict against Bank of America in connection with conduct by Countrywide; additional mortgage-backed...

What Should I Look for when Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer?

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

After a serious personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one, you need to consult with an attorney. This is not a decision that should be made lightly. Your choice of legal counsel can have a significant effect on the outcome of any future...

Myriad Genetics Sues Invitae over BRCA Gene Testing and Invitae Sues Right Back

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

The latest company targeted by Myriad Genetics for offering a genetic diagnostic test encompassing the human BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes is Invitae Corp. located in San Francisco. Myriad sued Invitae on Monday in the District of Utah, Central Divisions...

California’s Family and Medical Leave Law Surpasses Its Federal Counterpart

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to expand the state’s 2002 paid family leave law to provide partial wages for employees who take time off to care for certain seriously ill relatives. Existing California law provides for a state fund to...

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