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SEC Staff Issues Statement on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Activities

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

The Staff of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement clarifying that mining crypto assets on proof-of-work networks does not involve the offer and sale of securities and does not require registration with the SEC.

CTA Update: Domestic Reporting Companies Exempt from Reporting to FinCEN

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

Although the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is no longer halted by nationwide preliminary injunctions, U.S. companies and their beneficial owners are not required to report beneficial ownership information pursuant to the CTA....

TCPA Compliance Alert: FCC’s New Opt-Out Rule Takes Effect April 11, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

The Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC” or the “Commission”) recently adopted a new Opt-Out Rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), which will take effect on April 11, 2025.

Corporate Transparency Act Update - FinCEN Interim Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

On March 21, FinCEN issued an interim rule that implements the reduced scope of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) previously announced on March 2....
By: Flaster Greenberg PC

The Headless PAGA Saga Continues

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

On February 26, 2025, in Parra Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation, Inc., the California Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District) issued the latest published decision addressing the practice of filing so-called “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims.

Federal Circuit Decision Could Encourage More Reissue Patents

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

The Patent Term Extension (PTE) provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 156 compensate pharmaceutical patent owners for time they are not able to enjoy commercial market exclusivity because their products are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

CTA Reporting No Longer Required by U.S. Domestic Companies; Foreign Companies Only, Says FinCEN

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

U.S. companies can exhale. All entities created in the U.S. – including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies” and their beneficial owners – will be exempt from Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements....

Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success.

[Audio] Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 305: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 2 – Discovery)

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast!

From the Pickup Line to the Picket Line: What Employers Need to Know About the Gig Economy Labor Movement

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/25

The gig economy has emerged as a defining aspect of the modern workforce, transforming how people work, earn, and engage with employers. Unlike traditional full-time jobs, gig workers benefit from significant flexibility.

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