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The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum.

UK Financial Conduct Authority publishes consultation on the regulatory framework for PISCES

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a consultation on the regulatory framework for the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES), the proposed new platform for trading shares in private companies.

Fifth Circuit Stays Nationwide Preliminary Injunction that Enjoined Reporting and Enforcement Under The Corporate Transparency Act; FinCEN Extends Filing Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On December 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S.

Unauthorized mapping activities in China's automobile industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On October 16, China’s Ministry of State Security highlighted a case where a foreign company, in collaboration with a Chinese company, conducted illegal surveying and mapping within the territory of China under the guise of autonomous driving research.

Amendment of Specific Plan to Include Ban on New Vineyards Did Not Destabilize Project Description Under CEQA

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

A change from heavy regulation of vineyards to a complete ban on new vineyards did not so destabilize the original project description as to amount to a prejudicial abuse of discretion and require a new EIR. Gooden v. County of Los Angeles, 106 Cal.App.5th 1 (2024)....

Delaware ruling supports enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On December 18, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court (the “Court”) held in LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge that forfeiture-for-competition provisions in employee equity award agreements are enforceable in certain contexts.

FDA Seeks Comments on Updates to MoCRA Guidance on Registration, Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its Guidance for Industry: Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products.

European Securities and Markets Authority consults on EU code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft regulatory technical standards to establish an EU code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research.

Dusting Off the Ol’ Employee Handbook for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

As we prepare for 2025, it’s essential to update your employee handbook to reflect the latest legal requirements, workplace trends, and best practices.

Bank of England publishes annual report on the supervision of financial market infrastructures

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/12/24

The Bank of England has published its annual report on its supervision of financial market infrastructures, covering the period December 16, 2023 —December 17, 2024.

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