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What Recourse Does a Federal Grant Recipient Have If Its Grant Is Terminated?

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

When a federal agency terminates a grant award, the consequences can be severe for the recipient. Whether you’re a nonprofit, research institution, public entity, or otherwise, a sudden termination can disrupt operations, staff retention, and mission-critical projects.

Federal courts block Title VI certification requirement

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

On April 24, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) efforts to enforce its interpretation of Title VI and its associated certification requirement.

Federal Circuit’s First Alice-Analysis for Machine Learning Patents

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Federal Circuit addressed a question of first impression regarding the validity of certain machine-learning patents under Section 101 in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp., et al., 2023-2437.

Compliance Deadline Set for California’s Truth in Recycling Law, SB 343

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

A significant development has occurred regarding California’s SB 343, which imposes strict new requirements on recyclability claims for products and packaging sold in the state.

A step towards transparency or the devil is in the detail? Analysing the effectiveness of the SFO’s new Corporate Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

More than a decade ago, the concept of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) became part of UK law. Ever since, there has been considerable uncertainty as to exactly what conditions a company needs to meet in order to be given the chance to enter into a DPA....

CFPB to Revoke Medical Debt Collection Advisory Opinion

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

On April 11, the CFPB filed a joint motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia indicating its intent to revoke an advisory opinion on medical debt collection.

Pensions: DC trustee agenda update – May 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next trustee agenda. We have a separate update for DB/hybrid schemes....

President Trump Initiates Section 232 Investigations into Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Critical Minerals and Trucks

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

The Trump administration has intensified its America First Trade Policy initiatives by announcing three new investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 by the Department of Commerce.

Trump Administration Makes Move to Expand Critical Mineral Production Through Deep-Sea Mining

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

On April 24, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order aimed at fast-tracking deep-sea mining. ...
By: Perkins Coie

Medical Care Providers and Their Foreign Health Care Professionals: Minimize the Risk of Immigration Enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/04/25

Recent changes in U.S. immigration policy have created unprecedented challenges for health-care providers and their sponsored foreign national employees.

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