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All Bets Are Off! New York Senate Advances Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Games

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

Earlier this month, members of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee unanimously voted to advance bill S5935, which, if signed into law, would (a) forbid the operation and promotion of certain online sweepstakes games in New York and (b) impose penalties of up to $100,00

CFPB is Proceeding with Some of Its Enforcement Actions, But Most Are Now Stayed or Dismissed

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

Although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) voluntarily dismissed a slew of its own enforcement actions following Rohit Chopra’s removal as CFPB Director on January 31, 2025, the Bureau has affirmatively indicated its intent to continue litigating only a handful of cases so

SEC Nixes Climate Disclosure Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to end its defense of the climate disclosure rules it adopted last year that would have required publicly traded companies disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions....

EPA Argues for Remand of Final Rule Amending Risk Evaluation Framework

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral argument in a case challenging the U.S.

FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule Exempting U.S. Entities from Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under Corporate Transparency Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final interim rule that removes the reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. citizens from the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Select Tax Highlights of the 2025-2026 Quebec Budget

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 25, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Finance, Eric Girard, tabled Quebec’s 2025-2026 Budget.

HL Pensions Law Digest 31 March 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions dashboards blog: connecting via a third party Explaining the key steps when connecting to the dashboards ecosystem through a third-party connection provider.

FCC Launches Sweeping Deregulation Proceeding

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 12, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Brendan Carr, announced a “massive deregulation initiative” that puts all agency rules and guidance on the table for reconsideration.

EDGAR Next is Live - What Canadian Issuers Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

The SEC has updated the EDGAR system’s login, password, and access protocols which will affect Canadian SEC reporting companies and other individuals and entities with EDGAR filing codes, including non-reporting companies that file Form Ds for private placements, Section 16 filers, and investors

West Virginia Joins Growing List of States to Ban Food Dyes

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/04/25

On March 24, 2025, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 into law, prohibiting the sale and distribution of food products with certain artificial food dyes and chemicals.

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