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West Virginia Primary Results: GOP Candidates are AG Morrisey for Governor, State Auditor McCuskey for AG

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey has secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the state’s primary. He will face the Democratic candidate, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, in the general election....

CFIUS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Its Monitoring and Enforcement Authorities

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

On April 15, 2024, the U.S.

What Is Discovery and Why Is It Important for Your Divorce Case?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

In litigation, discovery is a crucial part of every case presented to the courts. In civil proceedings, documentation is necessary to support claims.

IRS Allows DOE’s Modified GREET Model and USDA’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

On April 30, 2024, the Department of Treasury and IRS issued new SAF tax credit guidance created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law: July 1, 2024, Compliance Deadline—Are You Ready?

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

The effective date of California’s Senate Bill 553 is fast approaching, and the law covers nearly every employer and every employment facility in California with the exception of healthcare facilities and other facilities governed by different legal standards, most remote workers, and businesses

EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.

IRS Extends Relief from RMD Rules in 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

On April 16, 2024, the IRS issued additional transitional relief in Notice 2024-35 (“2024 Notice”) for certain required minimum distributions (“RMDs”).

Maryland Enacts Sweeping Privacy Reform

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

The push by U.S. states to pass data privacy laws continues with Maryland being the 18th state to join their ranks.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Final Revisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on May 15th a final rule that would revise the Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) Consumer Confidence Report Rule (“CCRR”).

SEC Settles Charges Against Adviser for Improperly Splitting Legal Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/24

Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Boards of Directors; Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The SEC settled charges against an investment adviser for allegedly entering into an improper legal fee-splitting arrangement with its client, an open-end fund company.

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