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Cal. AB 1305: Jan. 1, 2025, is a key date for mandatory disclosures by certain entities related to VCOs and certain claims about climate objectives

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Compliance with AB 1305, the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (Health & Safety Code sections 44475 – 44475.3), is mandatory for certain entities, but there is still no official date for initial disclosures under AB 1305....

Pennsylvanians Struggle To Strike Balance On Fracking Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

By a 3-2 vote on November 11, the Board of Supervisors of Cecil Township in Western Pennsylvania increased the setback distance for fracking operations to 2,500 feet from protected structures like residences and businesses, and to 5,000 feet from schools and hospitals...

ECHA Publishes Second Interim Evaluation of EUON

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on December 4, 2024, the availability of the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) Second interim evaluation of the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON).

Texas Sues Federal Government to Protect Medicaid Financing

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: A Name You Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) is a federal interagency committee that is responsible for reviewing certain transactions by foreign persons (governments, individuals and businesses), if they threaten or affect the national security of the United States.

Key issues at stake in the International Court of Justice climate change case

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

An island nation has brought a landmark climate change case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This represents a pivotal moment in international law and environmental governance.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Consumers' Privacy and Vehicle Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 18, 2024, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act (the Bill) to restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data.

Increase in USERRA Issues Likely to Continue in 2025 and Beyond

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 issues are almost certain to increase under the incoming Trump-Vance administration, which has promised greater border enforcement and signaled that the National Guard may play a role in that function.

ICO Updates Position on Web-Scraping for AI Development

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

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Annual Report and Shareholder Meeting Season and Other Recent SEC Developments

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

This memorandum summarizes key U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and stock exchange regulatory filing deadlines, new disclosure requirements and general tips and guidance for both U.S.

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