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Arena Technical Resources Files Notice of Data Breach

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

On December 17, 2024, Arena Technical Resources, LLC (“ATR”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been entrusted to the company.

Arizona’s New Behavioral Healthcare Laws – Part 1

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

In 2024, the Arizona legislature passed five new Arizona laws directly affecting behavioral health care in Arizona.

Big Banks, Beware – CFPB Issues Final Rule to Cap Overdraft Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

After nearly a year of speculation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a final rule (the “Rule”) to cap overdraft fees that financial institutions with at least $10 billion in assets can assess to consumers.

Women with Meningioma Brain Tumors from Depo-Provera May Qualify to File a Lawsuit

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

The Depo-Provera birth control shot has been linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumors known as meningiomas. Women who received the Depo shot and were diagnosed with meningioma brain tumors may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for their illnesses....

NSIP Planning: What’s Changed in 2024 and On the Horizon for 2025?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

2024 has been a year with a continued focus on the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning (‘NSIP’) planning regime by both the predecessor and current government.

ESAs Provide Guidelines to Harmonise the Cryptoasset Classification Under MiCA

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

On 10 December 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (together, ESAs) have published new joint guidelines on explanations and opinions, and the standardised test for

Readily Ascertainable - WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin: October 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out....
By: WilmerHale

Are Hyperlinked Disclosures "Clear and Conspicuous"? Yes, in some cases, according to the FTC's Final Negative Option Rule - A Fast VAST Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

The Federal Trade Commission's Final Negative Option Rule ("Click to Cancel Rule") contains stringent new requirements for negative option programs, making it even more difficult to run compliant negative option offers....

New York City Council Passes “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity”

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

On December 5, 2024, the New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” text amendment, as modified by the City Planning Commission, following recommendations from the Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee and Land Use Committee....

Good News for Employers: California Enforces Arbitration Agreement In Favor of Non-Signatory Related Entities

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

Frequently, employment arbitration agreements are written with the intent to apply to future disputes between an employee, the employer and the employer’s parent and sister companies....
By: CDF Labor Law LLP

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