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Major Federal Procurement Changes Coming in Light of Recent Executive Orders

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

The Trump administration has issued two Executive Orders very recently that will drive changes in federal procurement and defense procurement and impact federal contractors in the very near future.

White House issues Executive Order directing efforts to lower drug prices

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

On April 15, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First.” The EO directs various agencies to engage in a number of distinct efforts to lower prescription drug prices, including by seeking changes to the Inflation Reduc

[Video] Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

Join John Connell and Natalie Phillips as they discuss the recent legal challenges to the PWFA and discuss potential outcomes. They will also revisit the PWFA as it currently stands and provide an overview of what employers should be doing now to ensure compliance....

Should Employers Discipline Workers for Suspected Marijuana Use Without a Drug Test?

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

Drug testing for marijuana has never been an exact science. There is no consensus on what level of marijuana in the bloodstream constitutes intoxication. Unlike alcohol, employees who used marijuana weeks ago or longer can still test positive....

Executive Order Directs Major Reform to Federal Contracting Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

The US administration on April 15, 2025 issued an executive order that directs prompt and substantial reforms to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

USCIS To Screen Social Media Activity for Evidence of Support for Antisemitic Terrorism, Terrorist Organizations and Antisemitic Activity

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance stating that it will begin considering individuals’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.

Call for Additional Regulations for Health Plan Compensation Disclosures

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

In an April 15 Executive Order, entitled “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” the Trump Administration has called attention to an ERISA disclosure required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA)....

Tax Consequences of a Natural Disaster

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

Between wildfires such as the ones in Southern California earlier this year and hurricanes and other major storms experienced by other parts of the country annually, there is no shortage of natural disasters affecting people and property.

The Supreme Court Update - April 17, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

The Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision today: Cunningham v. Cornell University, No.

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - April 17, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/04/25

Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters including commercial disputes, bankruptcy, and related litigation.

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