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Call Me, Maybe? TCPA Jurisprudence Post-Loper Bright

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

I’m not willing to admit how many times I’ve listened to Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit “Call Me Maybe,” but I’m well enough versed in its lyrics to safely conclude she likely provided her romantic interest prior express consent to call her.

Building Safety Act Hub

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The Building Safety Act 2022 has brought a fundamental shift in the regulation of relevant and higher risk buildings, imposing a swathe of new obligations and processes on those responsible for these buildings, and plenty to think about for those who live in them too....

#ESOP: How to Deal with the New Case Law on the Forfeiture of Vested Virtual Shares – A Practical Update for Employers and Employees | Legal Ninja Snapshot

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Incentive programs like an employee stock option plan or a virtual stock option plan ("VSOP") are widely used by young technology companies ("Company") to reward and retain talent ("Beneficiaries").

AI News Roundup – Los Angeles ramps up use of AI-assisted cameras to issue traffic tickets, Google launches AI-based language learning tools, Generative AI in video games, and more

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....
By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

What Happens If I Get Hurt at Sherman Oaks Castle Park?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Sherman Oaks Castle Park is a popular spot in Encino for mini golf, arcade games, and batting cages. While it’s a family-friendly destination, accidents can and do happen. After an injury, victims may not understand all of what happens if they get hurt at Sherman Oaks Castle Park.

Charting a New Course: The SHIPS Act of 2025 (Reintroduced)

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On April 30, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) — joined by a bipartisan group of Senate and House sponsors — reintroduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act (often called the SHIPS Act).

When can an employer be liable for harassment happening outside of work?

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Generally, employers are not responsible for events involving their employees that happen after hours and away from work. But that is not always the case.

Medtech Leaders Speak Out On Impact of Global Tariffs

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Some Medtech companies recently addressed the potential impact of global tariffs in their Q1 2025 earnings calls. Johnson & Johnson and Abbott were among the first to speak on the implications of these tariffs and how their companies are mitigating against associated risks....

PHMSA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize LNG Facility Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On May 5, 2025, the U.S.

Understanding New York’s Proposed Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Key Insights and Comparative Analysis

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On March 26, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced proposed regulations that would establish a mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program for fuel suppliers, waste haulers and transporters, electric power entities, and certain other industries

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