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English Language Regulatory Requirement - Coming Enforcement for Truck Drivers

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

Recent headlines about President Trump’s Executive Order on “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers” (“EO”) raised questions across the trucking industry and in the media....
By: Benesch

DOL Softens Bite on Independent Contractor Test

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The DOL announced that it will not enforce the 2024 independent contractor rule. The pre-2024 multi-factor test will be used for FLSA worker classification disputes....
By: BakerHostetler

Federal Agencies Take Steps to Narrow Application of Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

SCOTUS to Decide Whether a Class Can Be Certified Despite Some of Members Lacking Damages

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On April 29, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, d/b/a Labcorp v. Davis et al., No.

Executive Order Targets Accreditors That Impose DEI Requirements on Colleges

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop accrediting organizations from including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements as part of accreditation standards....

Voluntary Disclosure of Export Control Violations is Critical for Settling Criminal Liability, DOJ Action Shows

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent announcement that it would decline to prosecute a self-reported criminal export control violation demonstrates the continuing importance of prompt, voluntary self-disclosure (VSD) and a strong compliance program to facilitate rapid remedial action....

Presentation: Trust Distributions in Texas

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

On May 1, 2025, David F. Johnson presented his paper, “Trust Distributions in Texas,” to the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.

Trademark Law is Now Better in The Bahamas

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

For most people, a mention of The Bahamas brings to mind sun, sand and tropical beverages. However, if you are an IP attorney, thoughts of sun, sand and cocktails may now be replaced by the Bahamian Intellectual Property Office’s (BIPO) recently enacted changes to their Trademark Act....

Proposed Revisions to Draft Joshua Tree Conservation Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) held its second meeting on the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan (Draft Conservation Plan) on April 16, 2025.

Trump Executive Order Targets Trucking Industry With English Proficiency Requirement for Drivers

By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25

President Trump has instructed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reinstate federal enforcement of English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers — a move that could lead to significant operational changes across the trucking industry....

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