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NYC Pension Funds Signal Growing Commitment to Renewable-Focused Investment Strategy

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

New York City’s latest proposal to adjust its pension fund investment strategy reflects a broader institutional pivot toward long-term sustainability and climate resilience.

M&A Insights Series – Valuation Expectations and Industry Trends: A Conversation with Dave Kakareka of Balmoral Advisors (Part 1)

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

To help businesses, owners, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor and Private Equity teams – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts.

Quick Hits: OSHRC Down to Zero Commissioners and Heat Illness Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is the independent agency that hears ALJ appeals of OSHA citations. OSHRC consists of three members who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

[Audio] Mistakes Lawyers Should Avoid When Moving into Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Virginia Macuibhne is not your typical compliance officer. It’s not surprising then that this former global chief compliance at Agilent and Roche, who also has an Etsy shop selling irreverent, NSFW compliance merch, decided she wanted to do an atypical podcast.

Analyzing the Colorado AI Act Proposed Amendments

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Keypoint: The Colorado legislature is considering significant amendments to the nation’s first algorithmic discrimination law.

GSA Announces “OneGov Strategy” to Further Administration’s Focus on Commercial Acquisitions and Consolidation of Purchasing

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

WHAT: On April 29, 2025, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced its OneGov Strategy for IT purchases.

SCOTUS Holds ERISA Requires No Additional Pleading Requirements beyond § 1106 Elements for Prohibited-Transaction Claims, Acknowledging the “Serious Concerns” of “An Avalanche of Meritless Litigation” Against Plan Fiduciaries

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States clarified the pleading requirements to bring a prohibited-transaction claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) in Cunningham v. Cornell Univ., 604 U.S., 2025 WL 1128943 (2025).

[Audio] Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: Private Civil Consumer Financial Services Litigation to Partially Fill CFPB Void - Part 2

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

The podcast we are releasing today is part 2 of a re-purposed webinar we produced on March 25 titled “The Impact of the Election on the CFPB - Part 4.” As a result of the diminishing impact of the CFPB on enforcing the consumer financial services laws, we expect that void to be filled by state go

[Audio] AI Legislation: The Statewide Spotlight — The Consumer Finance Podcast

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Join us for a special crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Regulatory Oversight, where Chris Willis, Kim Phan, and Gene Fishel delve into the evolving world of state AI legislation.

[Video] Daily Compliance News: May 1, 2025, The 100 Days of Corruption Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network.

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