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Delaware ruling supports enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On December 18, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court (the “Court”) held in LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge that forfeiture-for-competition provisions in employee equity award agreements are enforceable in certain contexts.

FDA Seeks Comments on Updates to MoCRA Guidance on Registration, Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its Guidance for Industry: Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products.

European Securities and Markets Authority consults on EU code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft regulatory technical standards to establish an EU code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research.

Dusting Off the Ol’ Employee Handbook for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

As we prepare for 2025, it’s essential to update your employee handbook to reflect the latest legal requirements, workplace trends, and best practices.

Bank of England publishes annual report on the supervision of financial market infrastructures

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The Bank of England has published its annual report on its supervision of financial market infrastructures, covering the period December 16, 2023 —December 17, 2024.

Colorado Announces Minimum Wage Increases for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

Starting in 2025, Colorado’s state minimum wage, which is adjusted for inflation, will increase from $14.42 to $14.81 per hour. For tipped workers, the minimum wage will continue to be $3.02 less than the standard minimum wage......

European Banking Authority publishes no action letter on application of European Market Infrastructure Regulation 3 with respect to initial margin model authorization

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The European Banking Authority has published a no action letter stating that competent authorities should not prioritize any supervisory or enforcement action in relation to the processing of applications for initial margin (IM) model authorization received as a result of the entry into force of

Brief Overview of the Data Protection Regime in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the Cayman Islands have each introduced data protection regimes in recent years which align with global data protection standards.

Revolutionising cross-border dividend taxation: implications of the CJEU's decision in Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in C-601/23 Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd v.

[Audio] Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: Navigating the New CFPB Open Banking Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

In today’s podcast episode, we’re joined by Alex Johnson, Founder of Fintech Takes, and Paige Paridon, Senior Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel & Co-Head of Regulatory Affairs at Bank Policy Institute, to take a deep dive into the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Open B

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