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Upcoming Technology Trends in Litigation Support

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Litigation technology is becoming increasingly important to litigation support services. Firms and legal professionals are leveraging emerging legal tech despite the misconception that our profession can be stuck in its ways and hesitant to change....

Oops!…The Court of Appeals Did It Again – CTA Halted!

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again vacated enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements.

This Week's Climate Policy Update | December 15 - December 21, 2024 #2

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Good morning! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings......

Defendant’s Motion for Leave to Designate Responsible Third Parties Granted Under Texas Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle - Although this action – In Re: Asbestos Litigation; Ladonna Sue Braxton, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Marvin Jerry Braxton Jr., deceased, vs. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al.

Can a State Destroy Trade Secrets Through Regulation? The Ninth Circuit Will Soon Address That Question

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

In the Federal District Court of Oregon, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) sought a declaration that a state law compelling the disclosure of trade secrets was unconstitutional.

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Requirements Reinstated

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay over the nationwide injunction issued by the U.S.

Breaking Down the FTC’s Junk Fee Rule: What’s Next for Travel and Events

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Good Sunday morning from Seattle and happy holidays . . . Well, we definitely missed this one. Last week I wrongly predicted that we would see little near term progress on national junk fee regulation.

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Yes, the Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (the "Protected Disclosures Act") provides protection to employees and workers from being subjected to any "occupational detriment" as a result of making a "protected disclosure."...

Nationwide Injunction Halts Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act - UPDATED 12-27-2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

As of the posting of this article, reporting companies nationwide do not need to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) revised beneficial owner information (BOI) reporting deadlines....
By: Husch Blackwell LLP

New York Note: Adams Denied Matching Funds, Adams Advisor Indicted, City Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The NYC Campaign Finance Board has denied public campaign funds for Eric Adams’ reelection bid. The Board cited “detrimental” conduct from Adams in their denial.

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