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Small Business Administration Final Rule Makes Significant Changes to Recertification Regulations and Various Government Contracting Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The final rule, which takes effect January 16, 2025, could significantly affect small and large businesses considering any merger and acquisition (M&A) activity—and timing will be critical.

It’s Baaack! Fifth Circuit Reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act Deadlines

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals (the “Fifth Circuit”) issued an order that has the effect of reinstituting the deadlines under the Corporate Transparency Act (the (“CTA”).

Did You Receive a Demand Letter From Copytrack.com, What You Need to Know?

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

A new IP rights enforcement company has popped up on the Vondran Legalr IP infringement radar. Here is what I learned....
By: Vondran Legal

Corporate Transparency Act Deadlines Extended: What Businesses Must Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting rule under 31 CFR 1010.380 (the “Rule”) has been stayed pending appeal, and the case expedited to the next available oral argument panel....

FINTECH - Valuation & Financial Advisory Services for Success

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

The fintech industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years. From 2021 to 2024, global fintech revenues surged at a 27.5% compound annual growth rate, expanding from $50.1 billion to $103.8 billion.

FDIC Plans To Sue Silicon Valley Bank And Holding Company Directors And Managers

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

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Breaking News: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Stays Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Enjoining Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act - Updated

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Pending FinCEN guidance, CTA filing obligations are presumed to be reinstated effective immediately. This Corporate Advisory provides a brief update on recent litigation regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements.

This Week in eDiscovery: Survey on eDiscovery Growth | ‘Tis the Season for CLEs & More

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

This week’s post covers the period of December 15-20. Here’s what’s happening....
By: Array

HIPAA and Reproductive Health: Certain Updates Take Effect December 23, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule regulations have been updated to impose additional requirements on covered entities to safeguard the privacy of reproductive health related protected health information (“PHI”)....

Corporate Compliance Programs: Updated DOJ Guidance in Antitrust Investigations

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) considers the “adequacy and effectiveness of [a] corporation’s compliance program” as a factor in “conducting an investigation of a corporation, determining whether to bring charges, and [in] negotiating plea or other agreements.”  (See Department of

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