News

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: A Name You Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) is a federal interagency committee that is responsible for reviewing certain transactions by foreign persons (governments, individuals and businesses), if they threaten or affect the national security of the United States.

Key issues at stake in the International Court of Justice climate change case

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

An island nation has brought a landmark climate change case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This represents a pivotal moment in international law and environmental governance.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Consumers' Privacy and Vehicle Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 18, 2024, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act (the Bill) to restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data.

Increase in USERRA Issues Likely to Continue in 2025 and Beyond

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 issues are almost certain to increase under the incoming Trump-Vance administration, which has promised greater border enforcement and signaled that the National Guard may play a role in that function.

ICO Updates Position on Web-Scraping for AI Development

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

What happened?

Annual Report and Shareholder Meeting Season and Other Recent SEC Developments

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

This memorandum summarizes key U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and stock exchange regulatory filing deadlines, new disclosure requirements and general tips and guidance for both U.S.

Crude Oil & Agency Review: SCOTUS Weighs NEPA Environmental Studies Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

2024 was a year defined by change in the world of administrative law. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v.

ESMA publishes new QAs on its Fund Naming Guidelines

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On 13 December 2024, ESMA published three new questions and answers ("Q&As") which provide welcome clarification on the application of some key elements of its Guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (the "Guidelines")....

FTC v. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: A Sobering Reminder That the Robinson-Patman Act Remains on the Books

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

In a 3-2 party-line vote (Democratic majority), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the first time in decades filed an action alleging secondary line price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA).

ESG Update: Four Reasons Why 2024 Should Be Remembered as ‘Transitional’ but Not ‘Transformational’ in the Environmental and Energy Spaces

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

In the environmental space, 2024 has been a memorable year with regulatory efforts and court decisions touching on every aspect of environmental and energy regulation, capped out by a closely divided election....

Pages