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FCC’s One-To-One Consent Rule Takes Effect in January

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

For those who send marketing texts, keep in mind the FCC one-to-one consent rule update. It has been getting some publicity, and takes effect January 27, 2025. As most are aware, TCPA requires getting consent before sending certain automated texts.

OCR Provides Update on USVI Cannabis License Application Timeline and Process

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In the wake of a prior statement disavowing a schedule that had been widely circulated and purported to outline the Office of Cannabis Regulation’s (“OCR”) timeline for opening cannabis license applications, on December 16, 2024, the OCR convened an open forum for stakeholders to set the record s

Deadline Quickly Approaching for NY Nursing Homes and Owners/Operators Regarding CMS Star-Rating Postings

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Effective as of December 26, 2024, each nursing home facility (“Facility”) in New York State will be required to post its overall Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rating, as well as its ratings for (i) health inspections, (ii) staffing and (iii) quality measures, on: - The ho

The Best of Intentions: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

While not enough blogs these days quote Toad the Wet Sprocket lyrics, a recent decision from a federal appellate court holding that a would-be employee can suffer negative employment consequences for cannabis use even when state law says exactly the opposite reminded me of this one: And it’s hard

Montana Protects a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate: Will Any Other States Follow Suit?

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Earlier this week, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of plaintiffs in a climate case based on certain provisions of the Montana constitution.

New Accelerated Approval Guidance Underscores Need for Accountability

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 5, 2024, just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) released a draft guidance titled “Expedited Program for Serious Conditions: Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics Guidance for Industry” (the “Draft Guidance”)......

Electric Vehicle Council to Issue Assessments of Charging Infrastructure in Massachusetts, Triggering Grid Planning and Investments

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

This is our second blog post discussing provisions in the 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill promoting the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure.

On Elections, Pendulums, and Perspective

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Let me state this at the outset. I am a lifelong ACLU Liberal Democrat who has never voted for a Republican. Thus, the results of the election on November 5th put me in a deep funk.

Final Basel Committee guidelines for counterparty credit risk management

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published the final version of its guidelines for counterparty credit risk management, replacing its "Sound Practices for Banks' Interactions with Highly Leveraged Institutions" (originally published in January 1999)......

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

On December 11, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not have the authority to approve Nasdaq’s board diversity disclosure rules.

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