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Defining a New Standard in Chile: The Economic Crimes Law in Corruption Scandals

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Chile has recently made significant amendments to its regulatory framework aimed at combatting corruption and white collar crime. Since the enactment of Law No.

Diversity in Boardrooms: Why Nasdaq Companies Still Need to Be Mindful Despite Recently Invalidated Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In a 9-8 en banc decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a three-judge panel decision and invalidated the Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule, Rule 506, that had been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Dec.

A Reminder of a Fiduciary’s Duty to Use Forms Approved by the State Court Administrative Office- UPDATED 12-23-2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

This week, the Michigan Court of Appeals released its decision in In re Estate of Joel Solomon Weingrad, Docket No 360247, 2023 WL 3397437 (Mich Ct App May 11 2023) (unpublished), which stands for three principles in estate administration and litigation.

Gaming & Gambling Update - Week of December 16, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Recent Developments Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Sports-Betting While Industry Watches from the Sidelines Tennessee Looking to Require Disclosures for Use of Influencers and Brand Ambassadors Robinhood, Off Success of Election Markets, Mulls Sports Betting WHO Seeks Advertising Ban

The Persistence of (High Bandwidth) Memory: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment and Korean Semiconductor Manufactures Face Harsher Restrictions Under New HBM Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 2, 2024, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a new set of regulations targeting semiconductors manufacturing equipment (SME) and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.

Update: As Russia Again Tightens Exit Transaction Rules, Can Investors Still Exit Russian Businesses?

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Russian sub-commission has imposed more drastic conditions for exit transactions, in particular the maximum consideration that can be paid to a seller and the minimum “voluntary contribution” that must be paid to the Russian federal state budget (also known as the exit tax) in connection with

Untangling the Web: SDNY Looks at ADA Internet Accommodations

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Wait — why is my favorite employment law blog detouring into the world of website accessibility? If your business has a website, keep reading.

FTC Targets Price Discrimination With New Robinson-Patman Act Lawsuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 12, 2024, following a nearly two-year-long investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated its first litigation under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) in more than two decades.

Texas AG Targets Data Use Under New Privacy Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Under the banner of strengthening consumer data protection, Texas is ramping up enforcement of its comprehensive data privacy act, sending a nationwide signal that Texas is serious about safeguarding the personal data of consumers....

Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Order Approving Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) order approving The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s (Nasdaq) board diversity rules, holding that the rules did not relate to the purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (

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