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Virginia: Not for Lovers of Cannabis

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

The Commonwealth cannot find common ground on cannabis. In the latest in another volley in the back and forth between the Virginia Legislature and governor’s office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed a bill that would have permitted, taxed, and regulated the sale of adult-use cannabis. Gov.

The Legal Landscape of Fan Art

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

In the digital age, fans have embraced the opportunity to put a spin on famous corporate logos. Reimagining logos may be a way for consumers to express a connection they have to the brands, teams, and franchises they love and support. However, it does not come without legal risks....

DOJ Pilot Program Promises Non-Prosecution Agreements to Individuals Reporting Fraud, Bribery and Other Corporate Crimes

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 15, 2024, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Criminal Division unveiled a new Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals that offers non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) to individuals who voluntarily disclose “original information” about certain types of crimes and who me

CMS Publishes Final Rule on Medicare Advantage Agent Broker Compensation

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 4, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published its Final Rule amending the existing Medicare Advantage (“MA”) agent broker compensation regulations.

The Corporate Transparency Act - Case Law Update and Determining Beneficial Owners

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

As discussed in our prior two alerts (found here), effective as of Jan. 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act and rules issued thereunder by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) (collectively, the “CTA”) require most U.S.

FTC Approves Final Rule, Would Ban Most Employment Non-compete Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted and approved the issuance of a final rule, the Non-Compete Clause Rule, that, if it goes into effect, will make future employment non-compete agreements unenforceable and will retroactively void most existing employment non-compete agreements....

A “Quick Guide” to Government Whistleblower and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Programs: Heed the Warning from DOJ to Strengthen Compliance Programs

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sounded the alarm: an aggressive crackdown on corporate misconduct is imminent. With an enforcement program on the horizon, corporations must heed the warning and take proactive measures to fortify their compliance programs....

UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Finalised Guidance on its Anti-Greenwashing Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On 23 April 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA“) published its “Finalised non‑handbook guidance on the Anti‑Greenwashing Rule (FG/24/3)” (the “Guidance“).

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Application of FAA Transportation Exemption

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

On April 12, 2024, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an individual does not need to work directly in the transportation industry to be within the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) exemption for transportation industry workers.

Regulators Impose Extraordinary Fine Amounts in Recent Off-Channel Communications Enforcement Actions

By EsqSocial Corporation 24/04/24

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) have, in two separate recent settled enforcement actions involving off-channel communications (“OCC”), imposed fine amounts that are extraordinary and border on the punitive....

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