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ESMA’s Recent Statement on Crypto-Assets and Financial Stability

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 8, 2025, Natasha Cazenave, executive director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), addressed the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, offering key insights into the current state of crypto-assets and their potential implications for financial

The Regulation of Private Markets in Australia—Where to Next?

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission ("ASIC") is increasing its focus on private markets, adopting a similar approach to other international regulators.

The More You Know Can Hurt You: Court Rules Financial Institutions Need 'Actual Knowledge' of Mismatches for ACH Scam Liability

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On March 26, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision that has important ramifications for banks and credit unions that process millions of Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transactions daily, some of which are fraudulent or "phishing scam

States Expand Premerger Filings Family by Adopting “Baby-HSR” Laws to Review More Transactions

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In a growing trend, states are requiring more premerger filings by enacting “baby-HSR” laws modeled after the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.

White House Releases List of Products Excluded From Reciprocal Tariffs

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 11, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum, “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended,” which exempts a list of semiconductors and electronics from reciprocal tariffs issued under Executive Order 14257, “Regulating Imports with a Re

Sophisticated Crypto Theft Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

A recent court case has unveiled a new level of sophistication in attacks targeting high-net-worth cryptocurrency holders.

Oregon Considers Rulemaking to Add “Forever Chemicals” to Hazardous Substances List

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, oil, and grease.

Third Circuit Case Emphasizes the Limits of Appellate Jurisdiction and the Need for Finality in the District Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In its recent decision in Pets Gifts USA v. Imagine This Company, the U.S.

Kickstarting AI in the Federal Government: OMB’s Policy to Implement Executive Order 14179

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda implementing President Trump’s Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.

Putting Your KM ‘House’ in Order To Leverage Your Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Legalweek 2025 Session Recap - What it means to have your data ‘ready’ for AI and the path toward readiness is certainly different for every organization.

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