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CFTC Issues Staff Advisory on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in CFTC-Regulated Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As AI use proliferates, the advisory reminds CFTC-regulated entities of their existing obligations and the CFTC’s intention to monitor for ongoing risks.

FDA Cosmetic Updates: New Q&As for MoCRA Facility Registration, Product Listing; Delayed Timelines for GMPs and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

FDA continues to construct its regulatory program for cosmetic products, albeit at a slower pace than the congressional timelines provided in the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).

FTC Finalizes ‘Junk Fee’ Rule Aimed at Live-Event Ticket and Short-Term Lodging Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule requiring live-event ticketing and short-term lodging marketers to disclose mandatory fees as part of the total advertised price for these services.

Mexico’s ‘Chair Law’ (‘Ley Silla’) Set to Take Effect in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 19, 2024, Mexico’s “Ley Silla” (Chair Law) was published in the Official Federal Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación).

California Court Upholds Coastal Commission’s Denial of HOA Seawall Permit

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 12, 2024, the Court of Appeal of the State of California reversed a writ of mandate and agreed with the California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) denial of a permit by the Casa Mira Homeowners Association for coastal development of a seawall to protect the condominium complex....

Salt Typhoon Cyberattack Prompts Action from FCC, CISA, FBI, and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

A recent attack by Chinese hacking group “Salt Typhoon” hit major U.S. telecommunications providers and exposed Americans’ call record metadata.

New Administrative False Claims Act Gives Federal Agencies More Power to Pursue and Settle Fraud Claims in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Buried deep in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act is a change to federal law that could breathe new life into an often-neglected civil fraud enforcement tool in the coming year.

Trump 2.0: What Changes Lie Ahead for Institutions of Higher Education

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second stint in the White House beginning January 2025, higher education leaders are bracing for potential shifts in policy that could reshape the landscape of institutions of higher education (IHEs)....

Forfeiture Accounts Hold More Than Nonvested Employer Contributions

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The Wagner Law Group continues to monitor the ongoing flood of “forfeiture” litigation.

IRS Consumer Alert to Avoid Scams

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On 12/2/24, the IRS, along with its Security Summit partners, issued an IRS Consumer Alert and cautioned taxpayers to exercise heightened vigilance during their holiday shopping, as scammers are actively seeking personal information from potential victims.

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