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EPA Announces List of Upcoming Agency Actions to Address PFAS

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The Environmental Protection Agency announced April 28 a list of upcoming agency actions to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).  This week’s announcement provides a broad outline of EPA’s plans that centers around three principles: (1) strengthening the scientific understanding o

Sweeping Changes to Children’s Privacy Law Will Affect Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On June 23, 2025, businesses will face a new world of children’s privacy regulation, with amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) imposing a host of requirements on operators.

Big Changes for Small Users: FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a significant and long-awaited update to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule—the law’s first update since 2013.

[Webinar] Addressing Workplace Violence in Health Care: Protecting Those Who Care for Us - May 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Health care workers are on the front lines every day—delivering critical care, offering compassion, and saving lives. Yet, they are increasingly at risk of workplace violence, a growing concern that affects their safety, mental health, and overall well-being.

Captive Insurance Update | Issue 1 | 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Every year, the members of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s legislative committee and the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (the “DFR”) work to improve Vermont’s captive insurance laws and regulations.

EPA Speaks on PFAS: What Manufacturers Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

After addressing a number of other programs over the first 100 days of the new administration, on April 28, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally addressed PFAS.

International Maritime Organization Approves Carbon Credit Scheme for Shipping

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 11, 2025, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (“MEPC”) of the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) announced the approval of a long-awaited framework to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions from the international shipping industry to further the IMO’s carbon intensity r

Infrastructure investing in 2025: Takeaways from Infralogic’s Investors Forum

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

What’s ahead for the infrastructure market? Ropes & Gray lawyers gained insights from attending the Infralogic Investors Forum in New York, held on April 25.

Updated SFO Guidance: Familiar Framework, Sharper Focus—Timing Is Everything

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is raising the stakes. With the publication of new Co-operation and Enforcement Guidance on 24 April 2025, the agency is ramping up enforcement and clarifying expectations for corporate engagement.

What Is Technology Assisted Review (TAR)?

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

In a world where more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day, the eDiscovery process isn’t only complex and time-consuming, but it can be extremely costly as well....
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