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The “DAO Jungle” Chronicles: DAO can be Sued as a General Partnership; Token Holders Face Liability

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

A prior DAO Jungle Chronicles post here covered a 2023 federal District Court opinion from California’s Southern District holding that a complaint adequately alleged a DAO (in that case, bZx DAO) could be sued as a general partnership under California law....

Corporate Transparency Act Whiplash: Fifth Circuit Reinstates Preliminary Suspension of Deadline Pending Merits Ruling

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

On December 3, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), less than a month before the deadline.

The Never-Ending Revolving Door: The Corporate Transparency Act Is On Ice (Again)

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

On December 26, 2024, the merits panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order vacating the earlier motions panel’s order from December 23, 2024, that had granted a stay of the nationwide preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparenc

Audish v. Macias Builds Upon the Foundation Started in Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provision, Inc.

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

Earlier this year, the Fourth District Court of Appeal decided Audish v. Macias. This groundbreaking case builds upon the foundation started in Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provision, Inc.

Barking Up the Wrong Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

This case is an eye-opener for every policyholder as it explains the importance of treating an insurance policy as a specialized contract. Insurance contracts have special features, but they are still contracts to which the ordinary rules of contractual interpretation apply....

2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Projecting Where Rates Go

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/12/24

The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) continues to implement policies aimed at stimulating the economy, including lowering the federal interest rate by 25 basis points in early December (for a combined decrease of 100 points since September 2024).

State AI Update: December 30, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/12/24

Welcome to the second edition of Byte Back AI, a weekly newsletter providing updates on proposed state AI bills and regulations, an AI bill tracker chart, summaries of important AI hearings, and special features....

Hold the Presses – Whiplash – Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses and Reinstates Nationwide CTA Preliminary Injunction

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 26, 2024, a separate panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (Appeal Panel) vacated its earlier order lifting (Fifth Circuit Motion Panel) the nationwide preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposed by the United States District Cour

The Great Wealth Transfer: Preparing the Next Generation

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The great wealth transfer is underway in America. Through 2045, Baby Boomers will pass down approximately $84 trillion to Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X. But what constitutes a high-net-worth (HNW) inheritance?

The DOL Publishes Best Practices That Employers Can Follow to Decrease the Legal Risks Associated With Using AI in Employment Decisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On 16 October 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a comprehensive guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment....
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