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Don’t Take the Bait

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

I have come to the realization that the longer two people are together in a relationship, not only do they know what makes the other one tick, but they also know what it takes to get under the other’s skin. They know how to push each other’s buttons....

SEC Provides Helpful Marketing Rule FAQ Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

On March 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Marketing Rule”).

“Reciprocal Tariffs” Have Landed

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

On April 2, 2025, the proclaimed tariff “Liberation Day,” President Trump announced his “reciprocal tariffs” actions from the Rose Garden at the White House.

CFPB Shifts Course on Buy Now, Pay Later: Interpretive Rule Revoked, Legal Challenge Implications

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced a significant change in its approach to the burgeoning "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) market.

Delaware Legislators Swiftly Enact Proposed Changes to Corporate Code

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

Our Securities Litigation and Securities Groups discuss the final version of Delaware’s SB 21 that brings the most impactful changes to Delaware corporate law in decades....
By: Alston & Bird

Two former Democratic FTC commissioners file suit over dismissal

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

The two Democratic FTC members who were fired by President Trump have filed suit in federal court challenging their dismissal....
By: Ballard Spahr LLP

Energy Law: Month in Review - March 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month....
By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

M&A Deal Timelines Rise Across the Globe

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

M&A closing timelines are lengthening worldwide amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased due diligence requirements.

The CFPB's Future is Unclear, but Its $42 Million Judgment Still Sends a Clear Message

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

If we could use only one word to describe the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I think most of us would agree on the word "uncertain." However, one thing seems certain to occur as we wait to see what will happen with the CFPB: a rise in state enforcement efforts....

HHS Begins Department Reorganization and Reduction in Force

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

New rounds of cuts and organizational shifts for HHS staff and operating divisions could dramatically impact the healthcare and life sciences industry....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

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