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Cartels, China, and Fentanyl-Related Illicit Finance

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

FinCEN report reveals threat patterns and trends for financial institutions to monitor - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a Financial Trend Analysis (FTA Report) highlighting fentanyl-related illicit finance.

Court Grants Additional 30-Day Pause in PFAS Drinking Water Rule Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 10, 2025, at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit extended the stay by 30 days in American Water Works Association, et al. v. EPA, No. 24-1188 (D.C. Cir.

The Sunflower State (Kansas) Passes Employer-Friendly Restrictive Covenant Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Consistent with our previous reporting that states would continue to address noncompete issues even after the apparent end of the FTC Noncompete Rule, Kansas has joined the growing list of jurisdictions to pass or introduce legislation addressing restrictive covenants....

Real Property Taxation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems in New York State Update: Court Declares RPTL § 575-b Unconstitutional in Airey v. State

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In a Decision and Order rendered March 4, 2025, Albany County Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional Section 575-b of the Real Property Tax Law, in the matter of Airey, et al. v. State of New York, et al. (Index No. 903991-2024)....

Shein Faces Class Action Over Influencer Posts

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

A recent class action asks how it’s possible that a Chinese company, with allegedly ​“no fashion designers or background, selling flea-market quality clothes, became a giant in the fast-fashion industry in the US?” The answer, according to the complaint, ​“is simple: undisclosed endorsements on s

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of April 7, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London Global and Government Trade team listed above....

M&A Tax Concepts: What is a “Gross-up Payment,” and Why Does It Matter?

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Buying or selling a business is an exciting experience, and potentially lucrative opportunity for all parties. Most often, during the letter of intent / early negotiations phase, a “deal” is struck based primarily on economic and business terms.

Missouri Employers Must Provide New Paid Sick Leave Notices by April 15, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In November 2024, Missouri voters passed Proposition A, which requires employers to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.  This requirement is currently set to take effect on May 1, 2025. The law is the subject of both legal and legislative challenges....

Chile: Servicio de Impuestos Internos publica instrucciones sobre facultad de tasación y su aplicación a reorganizaciones empresariales

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) dictó la Circular N°23 que imparte instrucciones sobre el nuevo texto del artículo 64 del Código Tributario.

[Video] Tit For Tat US China Trade War

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

In the tit for tat trade war with China, let's recall the Hollywood movie that made the line famous....
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