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Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Right: FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Requirements and Processes for Accelerated Approval

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 5, 2024, the U.S.

Beneficial Ownership Information Access

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On 11/15/24, FinCEN updated two Beneficial Ownership Information Access FAQs. The theme of the 11/15/24 update is Beneficial Ownership Access in accordance with the Corporate Transparency Act.

The Holiday Pay Playbook: Regular rate, holiday bonuses, and California overtime

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

California wage and hour law is never so confusing as during the holiday season.

New FAQs on California Paid Sick Leave Unveiled

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The Labor Commissioner’s office recently published an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions Page for California Paid Sick Leave.

How to Reach an Agreement in Divorce: Practical Steps for a Less Contentious Process

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Divorce is often an emotionally charged and challenging experience. Beyond the personal heartbreak that may be involved, the legal and financial aspects can feel overwhelming.

New FTC Rule Cracks Down on Hidden Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also called “junk fees,” for live event tickets and short-term lodging....
By: Cozen O'Connor

FY25 NDAA Update: Potential Costly Changes Ahead for Bid Protests

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) on December 18, 2024. The bill is now on its way to the President’s desk for signature.

Continued Investment in AI Drug Discovery Points to Potential Future Significance of Inventorship in Biosimilar Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 3, 2024, Bristol Myers Squibb announced a collaboration agreement with three-year-old startup AI Proteins.

Kroger/Albertsons Ruling Provides Lessons for Merger Remedy Divestitures

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 10, a federal court in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction against Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, which would have been the largest supermarket merger in US history (Albertsons terminated the merger agreement after the ruling).

Seeing Double: Kroger/Albertsons Merger Blocked by Federal and State Courts

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In parallel, same-day rulings, a federal and state court blocked The Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion proposed acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc., relying on traditional antitrust analysis and evidence of head-to-head competition between the merging parties to support their conclusions. 

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