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CFTC Operating and Enforcement Divisions Issue Advisory on Referrals to Enforcement Division

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 17, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ("CFTC") operating divisions ("Divisions") provided guidance in an advisory on the criteria they will use when determining whether to refer self-reported violations, supervision issues, and non-compliance issues to the CFTC's Division

Indiana AG Pushes Back on THC Legislation

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 21, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Todd Rokita issued a letter to state legislators addressing the pressing issue of legal loopholes surrounding intoxicating hemp-derived products containing delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, or HHC.

Cutting Out the Middle Man

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

Arkansas has become the first state in the nation to enact legislation, effective starting in 2026, prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBM’s) from owning or operating actual pharmacies within the state. We take a look at what that may mean for employers sponsoring health plans with pharmacy b

President Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to End Disparate Impact Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) calling for an end to disparate impact liability for discrimination and ordering federal enforcement agencies to stop enforcement of antidiscrimination laws based on disparate impact theories....

New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Previews Regulatory Approach and Priorities

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 21, Paul Atkins was sworn in as Chairman of the SEC. He returns to the SEC from the private sector. Chairman Atkins is a securities lawyer who previously served on the SEC staff and as an SEC Commissioner from 2002-2008....

Washington Becomes First State to Adopt Filing Requirements for HSR-Reportable Transactions Outside of Healthcare

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 4, 2025, Washington became the first state to enact a law requiring a general pre-merger notification of HSR-reportable deals to state enforcers, regardless of industry....
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SEC Outlines Disclosure Expectations for Offerings and Registrations of Securities in Crypto Asset Markets

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) released a statement providing its views on disclosure requirements for Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets....

What If an Employee Doesn’t Tell You They Got Divorced?

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

When an employee forgets—or chooses not—to notify you of a divorce, it can cause a ripple effect on your benefit plan administration, particularly with your health plan. Here's what you need to know and do to keep your health plan compliant and minimize risk....

Inside New Commerce Tech Restrictions: Mitigation Strategies

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued the final rule that will determine how its Information and Communications Technology and Services regulations will work going forward....

Nevada Supreme Court: Judge, Not Jury, Decides Unambiguous Contract

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/04/25

In 2011, a local water district in Nevada entered into a lease agreement with Paradise Canyon, LLC to provide shares of water for irrigating the Wolf Creek Golf Club.   The lease agreement granted Paradise Canyon a right of first refusal with respect renewing the agreement, but unambiguously prov

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