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[Video] 5 Key Takeaways | State Tax Litigation

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Kilpatrick partner Jordan Goodman recently participated in a presentation on state tax litigation at the 31st Annual Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum in Nashville, Tennessee.

NIST Releases Overview of its Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) is a research program by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) aimed at developing evaluation methods and criteria that assess AI’s risks and impacts in real-world scenarios....

Wage & Hour Compliance: 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 19, the IRS published an updated mileage reimbursement rate for 2025: $0.70 per mile, a three cent increase from the 2024 rate. The rate applies to all vehicles, electric and gas alike....
By: Lewitt Hackman

FTC Issues Final Rule on Junk Fees for Live Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule regulating live-event ticket and hotel pricing practices....
By: Alston & Bird

CFTC Issues Staff Advisory on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in CFTC-Regulated Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

As AI use proliferates, the advisory reminds CFTC-regulated entities of their existing obligations and the CFTC’s intention to monitor for ongoing risks.

FDA Cosmetic Updates: New Q&As for MoCRA Facility Registration, Product Listing; Delayed Timelines for GMPs and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

FDA continues to construct its regulatory program for cosmetic products, albeit at a slower pace than the congressional timelines provided in the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).

FTC Finalizes ‘Junk Fee’ Rule Aimed at Live-Event Ticket and Short-Term Lodging Fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule requiring live-event ticketing and short-term lodging marketers to disclose mandatory fees as part of the total advertised price for these services.

Mexico’s ‘Chair Law’ (‘Ley Silla’) Set to Take Effect in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 19, 2024, Mexico’s “Ley Silla” (Chair Law) was published in the Official Federal Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación).

California Court Upholds Coastal Commission’s Denial of HOA Seawall Permit

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

On December 12, 2024, the Court of Appeal of the State of California reversed a writ of mandate and agreed with the California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) denial of a permit by the Casa Mira Homeowners Association for coastal development of a seawall to protect the condominium complex....

Salt Typhoon Cyberattack Prompts Action from FCC, CISA, FBI, and More

By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24

A recent attack by Chinese hacking group “Salt Typhoon” hit major U.S. telecommunications providers and exposed Americans’ call record metadata.

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