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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. 

The Collective Cost Paid For Arbitration’s Numerous Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Arbitration agreements have become commonplace in construction contracts. As a result, a significant portion of construction disputes are resolved privately through arbitration rather than in public courts.

The New CFPB Small Business Lending Rule Moves Forward

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The new small business finance rule passed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requires “Covered” financial institutions to collect and report data on applications for credit for small businesses.

FDA Issues Five Warning Letters to Makers of Knockoff GLP-1 Drugs

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the FDA published five (5) warning letters previously issued to makers of knockoff GLP-1 drugs.

This Week in eDiscovery: Sedona Conference Commentary on Cross-Border Discovery | $845K Spoliation Award

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of December 8-14. Here’s what’s happening....

The Winds of Change: Navigating Offshore Wind Disputes

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Offshore wind energy is a new and developing frontier in the global transition to renewable power, with ambitious worldwide projects competing for expertise in a fledgling industry. As this industry grows, so too do the challenges, particularly in offshore wind disputes.

The California Court of Appeal Interprets the Meaning of “Care, Custody, or Control” in the Context of an Abuse or Molestation Exclusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In 2015, Continental Casualty Company issued a commercial general liability policy to Zongwei Shen dba Nobles Massage Spa. The policy covered Shen (the spa owner) and Zhong Xin (the spa manager and Shen’s wife) for damages because of bodily injury that occurred during the policy period. The polic

French CSPLA Report Highlights AI Regulation: Transparency and Copyright Compliance in Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the French High Council for Literary and Artistic Property ("CSPLA") published a report on the implementation of the European regulation on artificial intelligence ("AI"), focusing on the transparency of data used for AI training and the respect of copyright and related righ

Texas Brings Latest Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and associated entities for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws related to contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....

Deck the Halls with Cyber Walls: Navigating National Security in the Digital Age

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Cybersecurity and national security collided in significant ways in 2024, with governments and private-sector entities grappling with the legal, technical, and policy challenges of a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

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