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FTC Junk Fees Rule Targets Ticket Sales and Hotel Rentals

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a long-anticipated final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the Rule), colloquially known as the “Junk Fees” Rule, targeting mandatory hidden fees and ensuring transparent pricing disclosures in ticket sales and hotel rentals....

The Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline Reinstated

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

As you may be aware, on December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order granting a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the CTA’s filing requirements (Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., No. 4:24-cv-00478 (E.D.

Eleventh Circuit Holds That Title IX Does Not Provide Private Right of Action for Sex-Based Employment Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 3, 2024, in Terrell v. Alabama State University, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that Title IX does not provide an implied private right of action for sex discrimination in employment, deepening a split among the circuit courts....

China Imposes Series of Measures to Counter US Export Restrictions

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

China this past fall imposed an additional series of trade and other measures to counter actual and prospective trade measures by the United States with particular impact on semiconductors and raw materials, challenging the ability of the United States and its allies and partners to restrict Chin

CTA Reporting Requirements Are Back

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 23, 2024, a panel of the U.S.

IRS Announcement 2025-2 Delays Applicability Date of RMD rules in 2024 Proposed Regulations to 2026 Distribution Calendar Year

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 18, 2024, the IRS issued Announcement 2025-2 which states that the IRS intends to extend the applicability date of many of the 2024 proposed regulations that provide guidance on the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules under the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act.

Franchisee 101: Booked for Personal Jurisdiction

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The California Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision finding that a Texas court had personal jurisdiction over a California franchisee.

FinCEN Extends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement Deadline for Certain Reporting Companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

In light of a recent order by the Fifth Circuit released on December 23, 2024, reporting companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) required by the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).

IRS Issues Second Littlejohn Victim Notices but Questions Remain

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued notification letters earlier this year to victims of a former IRS contractor, Charles Littlejohn, who illegally accessed and stole the tax return information of thousands of companies and individuals.

One Goat, Two Dogs, and Advertising to Children

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Just Play makes Daisy the Yoga Goat, a toy for kids.

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