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New Jersey Appellate Division Decision Creates Risk That NJDEP May Be Able To Revive Time-Barred Claims for Investigation and Remediation

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

On April 25, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s order dismissing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) complaint as time-barred in NJDEP v. Desai.

CFTC Advisory Outlines Materiality Criteria for Enforcement Referrals

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

On April 17, 2025, three operating divisions (the “Operating Divisions”) of the U.S.

Trump Executive Order Rolls Back Disparate-Impact Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at significantly reducing the use of disparate-impact analysis by federal agencies when enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

State Attorneys General May Step Up Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement Efforts Following Federal Enforcement Pause

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

For decades Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement has been largely considered a federal matter, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcing the statute’s criminal provisions.[1] Enacted in 1977, FCPA contains anti-bribery provisions prohibiting U.S.

Disclosure Interrupted: CSA Pauses Climate and Diversity Disclosure Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is pausing its work on climate-related and diversity-related disclosure rules in order “to support Canadian markets and issuers as they adapt to the recent developments in the U.S.

Going to the Dogs: New York Court of Appeals Opens Door to Animal Negligence Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner.

New York Note: City Legislation, Migrant Relocation, Rikers ICE Office

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation - Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed a slate of bills aimed at protecting the rights of transgender New Yorkers.

RealPage Opens New Front in Algorithmic Pricing Challenges with Suit Challenging Berkeley Ordinance

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

In the latest front of the legal battle over the use of algorithmic pricing, RealPage, Inc. (“RealPage”) has challenged an ordinance passed by the City of Berkeley banning the use of revenue management software products like RealPage’s to set rent.

Indiana Lawmakers Pass Bill Prohibiting Noncompete Agreements Between Hospitals and Physicians

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

When Indiana’s 2025 legislative session concluded on April 25, bills with significant implications for hospitals were approved.

Three Environmental Law Takeaways on President Trump Ordering DOJ to Rescind Civil Rights ‘Disparate Impact’ Regulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/04/25

On April 22, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to begin to unwind “disparate impact” regulations that were established under federal civil rights laws.

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