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British Virgin Islands Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

The new guides provide the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, trials and hearings, settlement, damages and judgment, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration....

Trump Exempts Certain Electronics from Reciprocal Tariffs, Moves Towards Reshoring Tariffs on Chips

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

On Friday, April 11, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to clarify that smartphones and certain other electronics are not subject to the now-125% “reciprocal” tariff on imports from China or the 10% “baseline” tariff on imports from most other trading partners.

Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project.

Claims Notes: April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected to sign it into law.

DHS Revokes Legal Status, Sends Parole Termination Notices to CBP One App Users in United States

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

On April 11, 2025, DHS sent a Notice of Parole Termination to individuals who utilized the Biden-era online appointment CBP One App to enter and stay in the United States on Humanitarian Parole while applying for asylum....

Masks on for Spring Cleaning: New Study Reveals Household Dust may be an Additional PFAS Exposure Source

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

A new study from the North Carolina State University’s GenX Exposure Study has detected airborne “forever chemicals” in everyday household dust in communities along the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina area.

Dealmaker's Digest: A Top 10 Bulletin - April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. Global deal value in March dwarfed activity in January and February, driven by a surge in megadeals late in the quarter.

Diya or blood money: Crimes and Punishment under UAE Law.

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 (Penal Code) governs Diya crimes and penalties in the UAE. In accordance with Article 1 of the UAE penal code, the Islamic Sharia principles may be applied to crimes including revenge (qisas) and blood money (Diya).

Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area.

Trump Announces Section 232 Investigation Into Imports of Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/04/25

On April 15, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232), to determine whether imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products

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