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President Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs To Address National Emergency Created By Foreign Trade And Economic Practices

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

The President also signed an Executive Order that will eliminate duty-free de minimis treatment and create a new duty collection process for low-value postal shipments from China and Hong Kong.

Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Huntsville Circuit Board Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Sanmina Corporation (“SC”) entered into a Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste Regulations. See Consent Order No. 24-XXX-CHW....

Strategies for Safeguarding AI Innovation: Navigating the Complex IP Landscape for AI Technologies

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

The protection of intellectual property (IP) is vital in the fiercely competitive artificial intelligence (AI) industry, necessitating a deep understanding of how the complex IP framework can be effectively leveraged to safeguard technological innovations in this rapidly evolving sector....

FDA's LDT Rule Struck Down by Court: FDA Has Lost the Battle, But Is the War Over?

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

A court has struck down the Food and Drug Administration’s attempt to extend its regulatory authority to clinical laboratory testing services. On March 31, 2025, in the consolidated cases American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) v. FDA and Association for Molecular Pathology v.

Upper White River Watershed Management Plan: H2Ozarks Announces Extension of Comment Period

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

H2Ozarks announced that the public comment period has been extended through April 22nd for the Upper White River Watershed Management Plan (“Plan”). The organization states that it is seeking community feedback to “ensure that this plan aligns with public priorities and interests”....

Intentionally Discriminatory Public Offering Stalled At The SEC

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

In this February post, I pondered the question of whether an issuer could allocate shares on the basis of race, gender or ethnicity.  That post was inspired by the case of  Glennon v. Johnson, U.S. Dist. Ct. Case No. 1:25-cv-01057 (N.D. Ill. Jan.

Senate Begins Vote-a-Rama on Revised Budget Resolution

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

On Thursday, April 3, the Senate voted 52-48 on the motion to proceed with debate on H.Con.Res.14, the Senate’s new fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget resolution, triggering a statutorily required 20 hours of debate.

[Video] Sports and Compliance: All Things Dodgers

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

Welcome to Season 2 of Sports and Compliance.

Your Law Firm’s Website Is Bleeding Money: The 3-Second Drain on Your Bottom Line

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

In the digital age, your website isn’t just a digital business card — it’s your virtual front door, your first impression, and often your most hardworking employee. While you’re focused on billable hours and case management, your website could be quietly costing you more than you realize.

Dubai’s New Tax Law For Foreign Banks

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/04/25

The Emirate of Dubai in 2024 issued Law No. (1) of 2024 Concerning Tax on Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law’s passing is an essential step to clarify the applicability of separate tax laws for foreign banks operating in Dubai.

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