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By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Sales Tax Refunds: The Procedure Quagmire

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

No one can accurately claim that state taxes are simple—especially sales taxes. That is particularly highlighted with respect to sales tax refunds. For retail sales, the party to the sale transaction that can claim the refund varies by State—whether it’s the customer or the retailer, or both.

China’s New Beneficiary Owner Information Filing Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As of November 1, 2024, China has officially implemented the beneficiary owner information (BOI) filing requirements for all business entities in the country following the effectiveness of the Administrative Measures on Beneficial Owner Information (受益所有人信息管理办法, or the Measures).

International Cyber Defense Coalition Reports Significant Progress in Protecting Ukrainian Digital Infrastructure

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

December 2024 marks a pivotal milestone in international cybersecurity cooperation as the Tallinn Mechanism concludes its first year of operations, having mobilized over $210 million in targeted assistance for Ukraine’s digital defense infrastructure.

UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom Publishes First Codes of Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

The first binding Codes of Practice under the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) have now been published, requiring those in scope to take immediate action to become compliant.

Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal under “bright-line rule” regarding SPAC merger

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

In re: CCIV / Lucid Motors Sec. Litig., 110 F.4th 1181 (9th Cir. 2024), the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by investors under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 against Lucid Motors and its Chief Executive Officer.  ...

Attorneys General Allege SEC Overreach in Digital Asset Regulation

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

A complaint was recently filed by 18 state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that the agency is exceeding its authority by attempting to regulate the digital asset industry under existing federal securities laws.

Patent Poetry: Vibes, Trade Dress, and AI

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As the New York Times recently reported, one online influencer is suing another, claiming she stole her “vibes.”...
By: AEON Law

EPA Finalizes TSCA Risk Management Rules for PCE and TCE

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Two more chlorinated solvents have been wholly or partially banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Federal Government Proposes Changes to 30 Percent Rule to Spur Pension Investment Within Canada

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Canada’s federal government announced it intends to remove the “30 percent rule” for investments by domestic pension funds in Canadian entities. The change is part of the Fall Economic Statement that was released on December 16, 2024.

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