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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. 

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.

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