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Government Procurement Fraud: Common Types and Indicators

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

Government procurement fraud is pervasive. The vast majority of government procurement fraud goes undetected, and federal agencies rely heavily on whistleblowers to help them determine when scrutiny is warranted.

Snapshot on the Manufacturing Industry: New Administration Rolls Back Biden-Era Labor Law Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot on the Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the Manufacturing sector.

Franchisee 101: Salon Franchisee Snipped, Confirmed, and Enjoined

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

A federal district court in Tennessee granted a motion for a default judgment in the franchisor’s favor against its former franchisee requiring the franchisee to pay damages and comply with the post-termination obligations under the parties’ franchise agreement....

Texas Two-Step: State Lawmakers Grapple With AI Regulation

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

A surprising series of recent events in Austin revealed the struggle that Texas lawmakers are having in deciding how – and whether – to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and elsewhere.

[Video] The LathamTECH Podcast — Can RSUs Unlock Employee Equity?

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

The trend of RSU (Restricted Stock Units) participation in secondary markets is transforming how private tech companies manage employee equity.

Year in Review: 2024 AI Securities Litigation Trends

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

Claims relating to statements about artificial intelligence (“AI”) have rapidly become a focal point in securities litigation.

ADEM Proposes Revisions to its Recycling Rules – 15 Years in the Making

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

After 15 years without significant revisions, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is proposing an overhaul of its recycling rules.  The proposed regulations, which ADEM released for public notice and comment on March 19, include various changes to the existing requirements f

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

A New York federal judge has tossed several school district lawsuits seeking to void a state law banning the use of Native American team mascots and names, throwing out individual board members’ free speech claims but saying they can amend their suits as private citizens....

FCA feedback statement on rule review in response to consumer duty

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a feedback statement on immediate areas for action and further plans for reviewing FCA requirements following introduction of the Consumer Duty. It follows the FCA's call for input to which it received 172 responses.

EU: New European Consumer Protection Guidelines for Virtual Currencies in Video Games

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 21, 2025, ahead of a consultation and call for evidence on the EU’s Digital Fairness Act, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network highlighted the pressing need for improved consumer protection in the European Union, particularly regarding virtual currencies in video games.

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