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Major Advances in Energy Storage Policy Are Made in Maryland

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In 2025, the State of Maryland made its boldest move ever to advance energy storage, as part of a legislative package responding to the resource adequacy challenges that are now emerging for the Free State. Late last year, those challenges were described as “dire” by PJM, the regional transmissio

[Video] Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 68 - Why Geopolitical Risk Matters to Compliance and Legal Staff with Mark Nuttal and Chad Olsen

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

The hasty U.S.

Six Essential Tips for Foreign Military Sales Compliance for Government Contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

Fifth Circuit Criminal Opinions: Insights and Analyses Part II

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

As we continue our series summarizing recent Fifth Circuit criminal opinions, the latter half of March proved to be particularly noteworthy. The Fifth Circuit addressed a range of cases, including those involving the False Claims Act, the death penalty, and several other criminal matters.

PLAs’ Long Strange Trip Under the Biden and Trump Administrations and What It Means for Contractors Today

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Between Biden’s “most pro-union president ever” term and Trump’s recent federal policy changes done more by chainsaw than scalpel, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have endured a tumultuous path recently.

The $5 Million Hush Money Payment in White Lotus Season 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

The explosive finale of White Lotus Season 3 left fans with more than just plot twists—it raised fascinating legal and tax questions.

SEC Clarifies Disclosure Requirements for Crypto Asset Securities

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) issued a statement aimed at providing greater clarity on the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets.

[Video] Key Discovery Points: Don’t Rush in as an AI Fool!

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today explore how lawyers, once slow to adopt technology, are now eagerly embracing GenAI — often without understanding its risks.

President Trump Issues Executive Order Directed at Reforming Accreditation in Higher Education

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed several education-related Executive Orders, including one titled, “Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education” (the “Accreditation Order”)....
By: Lathrop GPM

All’s Well That Ends Well for Keepwell Providers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

No loss to issuers puts note trustees in the spotlight.

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