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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Lithium Ion Cell/Battery State of Charge Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in an October 1st Interpretive Letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”): …to determine responsibilities for compliance with lithium-ion cell and battery State of Cha

DOL: Employers Cannot Mandate PTO Use with State/Local Paid Leave Benefits During FMLA

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

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[Audio] Unpacking the Fifth Circuit's Landmark Tornado Cash Decision — The Crypto Exchange Podcast

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

In this episode of the Crypto Exchange, Ethan Ostroff is joined by colleagues Pete Jeydel and Matt Orso to discuss a recent landmark decision from the Fifth Circuit regarding Tornado Cash.

TKO Construction Services to Pay $300,000 to Settle EEOC Sex, Race and Age Discrimination Lawsuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

Federal Agency Charged Employee Was Forced to Resign After She Was Told to Not Hire Women, Blacks and Older Workers for Construction Industry Jobs - MINNEAPOLIS – TKO Construction Services, a staffing company that provides temporary employees for commercial, residential, restoration, heavy indus

Nasdaq Rule Change Lengthens Reverse Stock Split Notice Period

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

Last November, Nasdaq proposed a rule change that would lengthen the notification period for companies conducting reverse stock splits from five business days to 10 calendar days. The rule change became effective immediately and will become operative on January 30....

Does Your Company Discourage Employees from Being Whistleblowers? The SEC May Think So!

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was enacted in 2010 in response to the 2008 financial crisis, added protections for whistleblower activity to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”).

Solar for All Grant Competition/Inflation Reduction Act: Arkansas Operation Among the 60 Selectees

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced 60 selectees receiving awards for the Solar for All Grant Competition that is projected to provide residential solar projects to over 900,000 households.

Florida Divorce Ruling on Personal Goodwill Could Impact Other States

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

In early July 2024, Florida enacted a significant amendment to its equitable distribution statute, particularly concerning the treatment of personal goodwill in divorce proceedings. These changes, coupled with the pivotal case of Rosenberg v.

Top 5 Deposition Trends Reshaping the Litigation Landscape in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

The deposition market, a crucial component of the litigation support industry, is evolving rapidly. Technology advancements, shifting client expectations, and changes in the legal landscape are reshaping how depositions are conducted.

[Video] Everything Compliance: Episode 147, The Welcome to 2025 Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/01/25

Welcome to this edition of the award-winning Everything Compliance. In this episode, Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, Karen Woody, and Karen Moore examine various issues for compliance professionals under the incoming Administration. a.

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