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Fifth Circuit Grants Stay in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, Lifting Nationwide Injunction on the Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

In an unpublished order issued on December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit granted the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (“FinCEN”) emergency motion for a stay of the nationwide preliminary injunction that blocked enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) pending appeal in the case o

6th Circuit: Hospital authorization forms were written contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that a collection agency did not violate the FDCPA by collecting medical debts within the state’s statute of limitations.

Design Patent Clarity Requirements in China

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Article 27(2) of the Chinese Patent Law provides that the relevant drawings or photographs submitted by the applicant shall clearly indicate the design of the product for which patent protection is sought.  Article 64(2) of the Chinese Patent Law provides that for the patent right for design, t

New Ohio Law Tightens Mandatory Reporting Following Dr. Strauss Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Legislation signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on December 20, 2024 will significantly expand mandatory reporting duties for professionals and facilities.

CFPB reminds credit card issuers of potential CFPA violations related to issues with credit card rewards programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 18, the CFPB issued a circular titled “Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-07,” which provided an analysis of whether credit card issuers and their partners may violate federal consumer protection law by devaluing or obstructing access to credit card rewards.

Commerce de détail au Canada en 2024 : Évolution, tendances et perspectives du secteur

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Si l’on examine l’évolution et les tendances du commerce de détail depuis 2024, on peut constater que de nombreux secteurs demeurent instables et continuent d’être confrontés à divers défis et vents contraires, y compris la menace d’un paysage tarifaire très différent, l’augmentation de la réglem

The Ins-and-Outs of PACE Financing

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Today on “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” Stacey Tyler invites PACE Loan Group COO Bali Kumar to discuss a specialized loan product known as Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE financing, a program available in about 40 states where property owners take a voluntary spec

CFPB report addresses retail credit card issues

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

On December 18, the CFPB released an issue spotlight titled “The High Cost of Retail Credit Cards,” which described risks associated with retail credit cards.

Federal Anti-Hazing Legislation to Impose New Reporting Obligations on Colleges and Universities

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Earlier this month, Congress passed the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act. President Biden is expected to sign the new legislation before leaving office in January 2025.

H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24

Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency beginning January 17, 2025.

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