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FDA Draft Guidance Addresses Management of Environmental Pathogen Hazards for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Foods

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued long-awaited draft guidance regarding Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event.

Overcoming Challenges of AI in Law Firms

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

The rapid advancement of AI technologies presents law firms with unparalleled opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve strategic decision-making, and streamline operations.

New Jersey Attorney General: NJ’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) Applies to Automated Decision-Making Tools

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

This month, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office (NJAG) added to nationwide efforts to regulate, or at least clarify the application of existing law, in this case the NJ Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. § 10:5-1 et seq. (LAD), to artificial intelligence technologies....

FDA Issues Action Levels for Lead in Baby Food

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

On January 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance establishing action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children.

CFPB Finalizes Rule Curbing Use and Reporting of Medical Debt

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

On January 7, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule that would generally prohibit lenders from considering medical debt information when determining a consumer’s eligibility for credit, and would keep most medical debt information off of consumer reports provid

New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act a Third Time

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently vetoed Senate Bill S8485B, commonly known as the “Grieving Families Act”, for the third straight year.  The Act continues to seek the expansion of compensable damages in wrongful death actions in New York....

Outbound Regulation is Inbound: US Treasury Finalizes Rules for Certain US Technology Investments in China

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

The US Department of Treasury published its final regulations covering the national security review process for outbound investments on October 28, 2024.

DORA – One week to go

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (“DORA”) is due to apply from 17 January 2025. It is designed to ensure regulated financial entities can withstand and recover from technology issues such as cyber events and operational failures.

FDA Makes Draft Guidance Available on Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations for AI-Enabled Device Software Functions and Requests Industry Input

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

On January 7, 2025, FDA published “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff” (Guidance).

Antitrust Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/01/25

There were a number of significant developments in antitrust law in 2024, including some major wins for the government in merger enforcement, increased focus on competition concerns related to algorithmic pricing, and significant revisions to the requirements for premerger filings under the Hart-

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