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Anticipated Changes at the EEOC Under the Incoming Trump Administration

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

The second Trump administration will undoubtedly bring changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, significant changes are not likely to occur immediately given that the EEOC will have a Democratic majority until 2026....

Navigating the Evolving Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions.

Stowers Demands: the Gift that Keeps on Giving

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

For this holiday season, we’re looking at a recent case out of Texas that operates as a small gift for insurers, which provides a relatively bright-line rule for future Stowers analyses.

Senate Bill 940 Changes Consumer Arbitrations in California

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

California Senate Bill 940 (SB 940) goes into effect on January 1, 2025.  SB 940 introduces new restrictions and requirements that will change how consumer disputes are arbitrated in California.

Is Your War Exclusion Fit for Purpose?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

As global threats evolve, so does the question of what constitutes a ‘war’ risk under a standard property insurance policy, and how this might impact coverage. Historically, a war was a physical conflict between two or more states, with little doubt as to its status or participants.

Benefits Monthly Minute - December 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

In the December Monthly Minute, we are wrapping up key benefits developments (including a SECURE 2.0 refresh, a look at HIPAA reproductive health care privacy, and the revised NQTL requirements) and offer action items for employers to consider to facilitate compliance....

Federal Court Correctly Concludes that a Simple Disagreement Between Experts Does Not Support a Claim for the Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing - Beka One, LLC V. RLI Insurance Company

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

U.S. District Court Xavier Rodriguez of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas recently issued a decision granting summary judgment for an insurance carrier in a first-party case involving alleged hail damage to a commercial property.

Sweeping AI Legislation Under Consideration in Virginia

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

Virginia, a leader in technology and privacy related regulations, is methodically examining artificial intelligence legislation.

Appraisal Panel Acted Within its Rights when Considering Causation

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

The Southern District of Texas recently denied an insured’s Motion to Set Aside the Appraisal Award after the Appraisal Panel considered causation relating to the damages claimed by the insured. In Rios v. Homesite Insurance Company, et al, No. 5:23-CV-00006, 2024 WL 4984446 (S.D. Tex. Sept.

Data centers and water: From scrutiny to opportunity

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/12/24

Data centers power the cloud computing services companies rely on for everyday tasks, including banking, logistics and data storage and processing. In many countries, including Australia and the United States, data center infrastructure is now considered critical infrastructure.

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