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The Impact of President Trump's Live Entertainment Industry Executive Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

President Donald Trump has issued "Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market," an executive order (EO) that calls on the U.S. Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce competition laws in the concert and entertainment industry.

Supreme Court Rules Lost Wages May Be Recoverable Under RICO For False Advertising After Drug Test Dismissal

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a truck driver who lost his job after testing positive for marijuana may pursue claims for lost wages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against the sellers of an allegedly fraudulently marketed p

A Day Late and a Dollar Short: A Mortgagee’s Obligations and Best Practices Upon Receipt of Short Loan Payoff Funds

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

In the ever-evolving world of mortgage lending, a scenario often arises where a borrower refinances their existing mortgage with a new lender, but the payoff funds tendered by the new lender are less than the full amount necessary to satisfy the existing lender’s mortgage loan.

NJDEP Proposed Rule Update: PFAS Added to Contaminant Testing Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

The proposed rule would potentially usher in a future of broad testing for certain PFAS at New Jersey remediation sites....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

Sustainable Fashion Law Update: Critical Legislation and Compliance Requirements for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

In recent months, in response to increased consumer interest, federal and state government officials have taken action to propose and adopt laws and regulations directed at promoting consumer transparency and encouraging sustainable and environmentally conscious fashion purchasing decisions.

How Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys Can Protect Beneficiaries’ Finances and Health Care in MMSEA Section 111 Reporting

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

Insufficient collaboration between plaintiff and defense attorneys regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA) Section 111 reporting requirements creates administrative complications which can negatively impact beneficiaries’ finances and their health care treatment....

The Bank of Israel released a preliminary Digital Shekel design for public comment – a real opportunity for competition and innovation?

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

Last week, the Bank of Israel published a preliminary design of the central bank’s Digital Shekel system. In a detailed document, holding more than 100 pages, the Bank of Israel presents guiding principles and a work plan for further advancing this ambitious project....

[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Navigating Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Tide-Turning ESG Era

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Ken Barnes, vice president of investment consulting at SageView Advisory Group, who discusses the recent federal ruling against American Airlines, which has set a precedent that could reshape how corporate fi

FDIC Removes Roadblocks to Crypto Activities in the Banking Sector

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

New FDIC guidance permits crypto activities by supervised institutions without prior approval, emphasizing risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

Wyoming Enacts Law to Restrict the Use of Noncompete Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25

Employers in Wyoming will soon be limited in their use of noncompete agreements under a newly enacted law that makes the state the latest of a growing number of states to restrict noncompete agreements in the employment context....

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