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California Legislative Update: Budget, Fires, Los Angeles

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

California’s Budget Proposal - On Jan. 10, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2025-2026 budget proposal.

2024 Title IX Regulations Deemed “Unlawful”

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

On Jan. 9, 2025, the Eastern District of Kentucky held in State of Tennessee, et al. v. Miguel Cardona, et al. that the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Final Rule implementing Title IX is “unlawful.” This court decision applies nationwide, including in New York State....

Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending January 10, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Torrent Pharma Inc., et al., Nos. 2023-2218, -2220, -2221 (Fed. Cir. (D. Del.) Jan. 10, 2025). Opinion by Lourie, joined by Prost and Reyna.

Compensation in the New Administration – Mainstays and New Directions in Investigations

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

A change in presidential administrations can influence federal enforcement agencies’ priorities, how they interpret laws and guidelines, and how they carry out enforcement.

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Plant-Based Foods

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published draft guidance on the Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods (Draft Guidance).

Illumination Zone: Episode 193 | Jess Moore of HaystackID sits down with Kaylee & Mary

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

Jess Moore, Inside Sales for our wonderful Trusted Partner, HaystackID, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about her journey to eDiscovery, what attracted her to HaystackID, how she approached her role as a new administrative assistant to grow into creating a Customer Success initiative and

FAR Council Withdraws Proposed Pay Transparency Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

On January 8, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) published a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing last year’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting.”...

Trends in local content requirements for mining and infrastructure projects in OHADA member states in Africa

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

Chinese foreign investment in the mining sector continues to flow into the African continent. OHADA member states in West and Central Africa are amongst the main recipient of such investment.

FTC Puts Pedal to the Metal to Release Proposed Rule on MLM Earnings Claims, Changes to Business Opportunity Rule—but Republican Commissioners Pump the Brakes in Potential Foreshadowing

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

The FTC released two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) and an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that would establish a new Earnings Claims Rule and expand the existing Business Opportunity Rule – changes that according to the FTC’s release ​“would strengthen the agency’s tools to cu

[Webinar] What Every Business Owner Should Know About Selling a Business - January 28th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/25

With an active mergers and acquisitions market, you may have decided that now is the right time to sell your business. Although it is an exciting endeavor, preparing to sell is a process that begins long before your company goes on the market.

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