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Foods Soon To Bear Sesame Allergen Labels

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Recently, President Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act. The law adds sesame to the list of major allergens, requiring its disclosure on food labels as an allergen.

FTC Loses Disgorgement Remedy Under 13(b) of the FTC Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion finding that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) does not have the authority to order disgorgement (i.e., monetary relief) under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”).

Cannabis Client Alert - Week of May 3, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

In this week’s edition - - Contrasting earlier statements, a key Senate leader expresses uncertainty about tying SAFE Banking Act to a more comprehensive cannabis bill - FDA announces ban on menthol cigarettes - South Dakota Supreme Court hears oral arguments about constitutionality of canna

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - May 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

This week, legislators considered dozens of bills as they worked to pass versions in one chamber prior to the crossover deadline.                   Crossover deadline - With the May 13 crossover deadline approaching (the date by which a bill that does not impact taxes or spending must pass one

Cannabis Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): A Multibillion-Dollar Industry and Growing

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Investment in Cannabis REITs - Billions of dollars have been invested in cannabis Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) over the past few years and since late last summer, stocks have been climbing as more and more states legalize adult use medical and recreational cannabis.

Clean Water Act Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On March 28, 2017, former President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13783, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth.” The Executive Order directed the U.S.

EPA Announces Plans To Strengthen Enforcement And Advance Environmental Justice

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On April 30, 2021, the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (“OECA”) of Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued new internal guidance (the “Memorandum”) outlining actions intended to strengthen enforcement and advance the protection of overburdened communities — meaning minority,

Second Circuit Addresses Critical Issue in Data Breach Class Actions: Article III Standing Based on Allegations of Future Misuse of Personal Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On April 26, 2021, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of McMorris v. Carlos Lopez & Assocs., No. 19-4310, 2021 WL 1603808 (2d Cir. Apr.

Update: Federal Judge Dismisses Landlords’ Challenge To NY Eviction Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On April 14, 2021, U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of five landlords against Attorney General Letitia James (“AG James”) in the Eastern District of New York (Chrysafis, et al. v. James, Case No. 2:21-cv-00998-JS-ARL).

Senators Reintroduce Bill To Amend COPPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Keypoint: Bill would add right to deletion to COPPA. Senators introduced the “Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2021” in the United States Senate last week. The bill seeks to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”)......

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