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President Trump Implements Sweeping “Reciprocal” Tariffs on Imports of All Products from All Countries

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

In a public event at the White House on April 2, President Trump announced the imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs on virtually all goods imported into the United States from all countries.

Court Halts TPS Termination for Venezuelans: Relief (and Uncertainty) for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On March 31, 2025, Federal Judge Edward M. Chen of the Northern District of California issued a stay on the Trump administration’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States....

Government Contractor Settles FCA Case Over Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Violations

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement agreement with MORSECORP, Inc.

Hatch-Waxman Requires Patent Term Extension for Reissued Patents To Be Based on Original Patent

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

The Federal Circuit held in Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. v. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., 23-2254 that a reissued patent receives patent term extension (PTE) based on the issue date of the original patent, not the reissue patent, agreeing with the district court.

Blockading the Ports: U.S. Imposes 10% Global Tariff; Higher Reciprocal Tariff Rates by Country

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On April 2, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) imposing global reciprocal tariffs (White House Fact Sheet). The EO drew enough parallels to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act that Trump mentioned it in his Rose Garden announcement.

Yes, Damages for Delay: Court Permits Delay Damage Claim to Proceed

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

A federal court in upstate New York is permitting a subcontractor’s delay claim to proceed notwithstanding a “no damages for delay” provision in the subcontract. The case, The Pike Company, Inc. v.

FinCEN Southwest border GTO challenged by Texas trade group

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On April 1, 2025, the Texas Association for Money Service Businesses filed a lawsuit in San Antonio federal court challenging the recent Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) applicable to money services businesses (MSBs) located in certain areas along the southwest border.

Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On March 26, 2025, President Trump issued Proclamation 10908—Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States—that imposed an additional 25% tariff on all imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1964, as

Delaware Significantly Narrows Scope of Stockholder Inspection of Corporate Books and Records

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law substantive amendments to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (Section 220), the statute that allows stockholders of corporations organized under Delaware law to inspect the corporation’s books and records, on March 25, 2025....

New EEOC Guidance Creates DEI Compliance Considerations for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), together with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), issued a press release cautioning employers against discrimination arising from diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs.

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