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Deputy Treasury Secretary Provides Key Insights Into CFIUS and Outbound Policy Direction

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Potential policy changes could offer opportunities for CFIUS filers in low-risk transactions while introducing added challenges for transaction parties linked to sensitive countries....
By: Latham & Watkins LLP

Cuts at IRS Appeals

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The IRS workforce continues to shrink, with deferred resignations of hundreds of IRS Appeals personnel....
By: Fenwick & West LLP

[Audio] ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 19 - Power Struggles: Federal vs. State Authority in Energy Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The Trump administration has issued approximately 130 executive orders so far, and many deal with environmental and energy matters. Listen as David Colvin and Karen Davis, Co-Chairs of our ESG Practice, dive into the emerging themes of these executive orders.

Shakeup at the SEC: Recent Changes in Formal Investigative Authority, Regional Directors, and Reductions in Force

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

With all the headlines about changes in federal government structure in recent weeks, it is easy to miss some of the key changes taking place at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

World Password Day: Increasing Security in Two Steps

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

May 1 is World Password Day, a day for organizations to remind their employees of the importance of using strong passwords and practicing good password hygiene to protect personal and work accounts.

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Support AI Education and Workforce Development

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) to promote education on and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12, higher education, and workplace settings through public-private partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions....

Health Headlines: April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Welcome to the fifth issue of Health Headlines, a newsletter created by lawyers in our Healthcare practice....
By: Goodwin

Ninth Circuit Reinforces Stricter Standards for Online User Agreements

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 15, 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued a second decision in less than two months regarding the enforceability of a “sign-in wrap agreement,” which links users to a website’s terms of service....
By: Fenwick & West LLP

[Event] Early Involvement in the EDRM + Mastering Chat Data in eDiscovery - May 28th, Vancouver, BC, Canada

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Early Involvement in the EDRM + Mastering Chat Data in eDiscovery: A Game-Changer for Legal Teams - Join us for a powerful session that will transform the way you approach litigation support and eDiscovery—from early strategy to modern data review.

Franchisee 101: When the Competition Leaks

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

A Massachusetts federal court granted a franchisor’s request to enforce the franchise agreement’s post-termination non-compete provision against a terminated franchisee....
By: Lewitt Hackman

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