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Colorado Slams Door on Allegedly Deceptive Real Estate Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

Colorado AG Phil Weiser has reached a settlement with HomeOptions, Inc. and HomeOptions Colorado Real Estate, LLC (collectively, “HomeOptions”) to resolve allegations that the companies violated consumer protection laws by deceptively marketing predatory real estate brokerage agreements....

Renewable Energy Update 4.3.25

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S. states are vying to position themselves to build and supply the industry’s next generation as policymakers consider expanding subsidies and paving over regulatory obstacles.

Update: DOJ and CISA Issue New National Security Program to Regulate Foreign Access to Sensitive Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On January 8, 2025, the U.S.

European Commission & AI: Guidelines on Prohibited Practices

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

This alert highlights the key aspects of prohibited practices under Article 5 of the AI Act, identifies critical risks, offers actionable compliance insights and highlights enforcement mechanisms to ensure businesses remain ahead in this ever-evolving regulatory landscape....

Democratic AGs Oppose CEQ’s Repeal of NEPA Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

Nineteen Democratic AGs and the Harris County Attorney (Houston, Texas) have submitted comments opposing the President’s Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) Interim Final Rule (Proposed Rule), which would repeal CEQ’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)....

‘Catch and Revoke’ Program Takes Off: State Department AI-Driven Visa Crackdown

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

The U.S. State Department’s “Catch and Revoke” program uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor foreign nationals, particularly student visa holders.

[Video] Compliance and AI: Harnessing AI and Innovation: A Deep Dive into Compliance and Disruption with Jag Lamba

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These are but three questions we will explore in this cutting-edge podcast series, Compliance and AI, hosted by Tom Fox, the award-winning Voice of Compliance.

What DeepSeek Can Teach Legal Teams About Creating Stronger GenAI Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

The instant popularity of China’s DeepSeek-V3 generative artificial intelligence model underscores why companies should craft stronger GenAI policies that minimize the risks of employees exposing sensitive data, violating compliance regulations, and harming their companies’ brand images.

USPTO Memorandum Bifurcating PTAB Institution Process Signals Shift Toward Increased Discretionary Denials in IPR and PGR

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

New Interim Process for Patent Trial and Appeal Board Workload Management - The USPTO has fundamentally altered the PTAB institution decision framework through a March 26, 2025, memorandum from Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart.

Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/04/25

On March 25, Delaware amended two (2) sections of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) in response to reports that prominent corporations are considering leaving Delaware in light of several significant court decisions perceived as damaging to Delaware’s reputation as the preferred state

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