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The Grass May Not Be Greener in Texas: New Bill Seeks to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Despite growing public support, Texas continues its challenges to the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana.

[Audio] AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 23: Shaping Georgia’s Energy Landscape: Insights From Commissioner Tim Echols

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In this episode, Rebecca Davis and Caroline Magee, leaders of AGG’s ESG team, are joined by Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to discuss the role of energy in the future of Georgia’s economy, as well as what U.S.

The Intersection of Agentic AI and Emerging Legal Frameworks

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced systems capable of making autonomous decisions, known as agentic AI. While generative AI essentially “creates” – providing content such as text, images, etc.

Congress Passes Defense Bill with AI Provisions — AI: The Washington Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 18, Congress passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a number of AI provisions. The NDAA is expected to be signed into law by President Biden.

Top 10 Whistleblowing and Retaliation Events of 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Following our annual tradition — which started over a decade ago — we are analyzing the year's 10 most significant whistleblower and retaliation events.

HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule Takes Effect Amid Legal and Political Uncertainties

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As of December 23, health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses (covered entities) and their business associates (collectively, regulated entities) must comply with new reproductive health care privacy protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac

DHS Publishes Final Rule Authorizing Automatic EAD Extensions

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register to codify the automatic extension period for certain classifications of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

What Is A Franchise?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

If you ask for a definition of "franchise" in California law, there are at least three answers.  Two are statutory and one is judicial.  Corporations Code Section 31005 defines "franchise" for purposes of California's Franchise Investment Law.  Further elaboration of the meaning of this definitio

Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order Addressing Dayton Specialty Organic Chemical Manufacturing Facility

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a December 16th Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Cymer-Dayton, LLC (“CD”). See Case No. HWM 24-0022.

Down to the Wire: Will We Have HSA with Pre-Deductible Telehealth in 2025?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The telehealth services safe harbor for high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) will expire for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2025, absent Congress passing legislation extending or making the safe harbor permanent.

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