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The Omnibus Sprouts Leaves – Simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation Announced

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

A few weeks ago, we wrote about growing calls for a “fleet of omnibuses” – a holistic approach to simplifying EU due diligence requirements that takes into account sector-specific laws pertaining to deforestation, conflict minerals and batteries alongside pending simplification of the Corporate S

HM Treasury and FCA Proposals to Reform Regulation of UK AIFMs

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On 7 April 2025, HM Treasury (HMT) published a consultation (Consultation) on the reform of the UK regulatory regime for alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their managers, alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs[CM1] ), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) simultaneously published a

Court Affirms Admissibility of DTI-Based TBI Diagnosis in Oklahoma Federal Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In a significant decision for plaintiffs litigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has denied a defense motion to exclude expert testimony based on diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)....

Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Directs agencies to streamline environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects by leveraging modern technologies.

Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Ensures ineligible aliens are not receiving funds from Social Security Act programs.

Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

This order makes it the policy of the United States that Federal health care programs, intellectual property protections, and safety regulations are optimized to provide access to prescription drugs at a lower cost to American patients and taxpayers.  The order directs: (a) the Secretary of Healt

Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove undue barriers, such as unnecessary regulations, while simultaneously allowing for the expansion of the national and defense industrial bases.

Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Revokes previous federal office space executive orders to enable agencies to select cost-effective facilities.

Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In her 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined several proposals aimed at improving access to medical care within the New York State Workers’ Compensation system.

Navigating the New DOJ Data Security Program Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On January 8, 2025, the U.S.

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