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5th Circuit Again Adopts Restrictive View of Exchange Act Purposes and SEC Regulatory Power

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the 5th Circuit issued another important opinion (for the third time this year) requiring that an administrative agency's rules fit squarely within the statutory scheme that empowers the agency to act.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Get a Three-Month Lifeline

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

After much uncertainty, Congress has extended many Medicare telehealth flexibilities through March 31, 2025, in its end-of-year appropriations bill.

Telephone and Texting Compliance News — December 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Air Enforcement: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Administrative Order On Consent Addressing Pettis County Automobile Wheel Manufacturing Facility

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and Maxion Wheels Sedalia LLC (“MWS”) entered into a November 11th Administrative Order on Consent (“AOC”) addressing an alleged violation of an Air Operating Permit. See No. APCP-2024-034.

Court of Appeals Says Corporate Transparency Act Is Enforceable Again – FinCEN Extends Compliance Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 23, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stopped an order blocking the nationwide enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), pending resolution of the Department of the Treasury’s ongoing appeal of the order in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc.

California Health Law News

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

California Health Law News (CHLN) is a quarterly publication of the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys (CSHA). The mission of CHLN and the CSHA Publications Committee is to publish articles that are interesting and useful to health lawyers practicing California law.

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decision-Making: What’s on the Horizon for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Employment law in 2024 could aptly be summarized as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence Legislation.” Indeed, all but five states introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) legislation in 2024, with four of the five outliers simply not having 2024 legislative sessions.

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Update — Eyes on Appeals: Fourth Circuit May Weigh In on E-SIGN Act; Stay Granted Pending High Court’s McLaughlin Decision

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Fourth Circuit Potentially Weighing In on E-SIGN Act - As we previously covered, a defendant making “winback” calls found itself mired in a TCPA class action in the US District Court for the District of Maryland in a case called Bradley v. Dentalplans.com......

Small Business Administration Final Rule Makes Significant Changes to Recertification Regulations and Various Government Contracting Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The final rule, which takes effect January 16, 2025, could significantly affect small and large businesses considering any merger and acquisition (M&A) activity—and timing will be critical.

It’s Baaack! Fifth Circuit Reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals (the “Fifth Circuit”) issued an order that has the effect of reinstituting the deadlines under the Corporate Transparency Act (the (“CTA”).

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