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Colorado Court of Appeals Issues AI Warning

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

In a first-of-its-kind ruling in Colorado, the Colorado Court of Appeals was faced with deciding whether to sanction a pro-se party for filing a brief containing AI-generated fictitious citations.

Fifth Circuit Reinstates CTA Injunction – Enforcement Paused Once Again

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

The merits panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling on December 26, 2024, vacating the stay of the nationwide injunction issued by the U.S.

Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Enjoined Again

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

An order issued on December 26, 2024, by the U.S.

Sustainability Spotlight - Q3 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions.

Wavy Baby Waves Goodbye to its Attempt at Humor

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

In August, Vans, a globally-known footwear and apparel company, and MSCHF, a Brooklyn-based art collective, settled their trademark and trade dress dispute, entering an agreement that permanently enjoins and restrains MSCHF from continuing to advertise and sell its “Wavy Baby” shoes....

Enough is (Apparently) Enough - Part II

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

It has been a remarkable feature of the Federal Circuit's suspension of the Honorable Judge Pauline Newman that few have taken a stand publicly on the propriety of the suspension (something the Judge herself recently mentioned; see "An American (and Entirely Unnecessary) Tragedy").

Fifth Circuit Lifts Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beneficial ownership reporting deadline has been elusive in December 2024. The “fun” began when the District Court presiding over the Texas Top Cop Shop case enjoined enforcement of the FinCEN filing requirement, nationwide, on December 3.

Court Rules in Favor of Defendant in Asbestos Action for Lack of Causation

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington - Plaintiff claimed decedent Geraldine Rabb Perkins had asbestos exposure resulting in her diagnosis of mesothelioma. Plaintiff specifically alleged that Mrs.

Corporate Transparency Act Back and Forth Continues – 5th Circuit Reinstates Injunction

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

On December 26, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) vacated its December 23, 2024 order which reinstated filing obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

CFPB Finalizes Rule Preventing Overdraft Fee Loophole for Large Banks

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

​​​​​​​In December 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that closes a loophole exempting overdraft loans from lending laws, a major step in the CFPB’s efforts to curb junk fees....
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