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CMS Poised for Medicare, Medicaid Integrity Enforcement Actions

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The Trump administration and 119th Congress are preparing to reduce federal expenditures by targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse.

Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws—and RGGI?

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 8, the White House issued an Executive Order aimed at “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” While the direct effects from this Executive Order are hard to assess, the Trump Administration clearly intends to pursue action against or try to intimidate states that have passed e

EBA peer review report on the performance of stress tests by deposit guarantee schemes

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on the findings of a peer review of the performance of stress tests by deposit guarantee schemes (DGS).

Private Credit Restructuring: Strict Foreclosure Spotlight

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Chapter 11 is expensive and not always the right tool, particularly for a restructuring of a company with a broken balance sheet, as compared to a business with a broken business model.

SEC Voluntarily Dismisses Action against Hedge Fund Manager over Safeguarding Confidential Information while Participating on Creditors’ Committees

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 7, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut approved the Securities and Exchange Commission’s request to dismiss its action against a hedge fund manager for the manager’s alleged failure to safeguard material nonpublic information, in violation of § 204A of

Proposed Senate Bill in California Would Strengthen Restrictions on Hedge Fund and Private Equity Investments in Healthcare

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On February 12, 2025, Senator Christopher Cabaldon introduced Senate Bill 351 (“SB 351” or “the bill”), to strengthen and codify the corporate practice of medicine doctrine (CPOM) in California as it relates to private equity and hedge fund investments in medical and dentistry practices in Califo

Raising the Bar: SEC Evaluating an Increase in Minimum AUM Threshold for Investment Adviser Registration

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 8, 2025, Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda gave a speech signaling that the SEC may revisit the current minimum assets under management (“AUM”) threshold for federal registration, potentially reducing the number of investment advisers required to register with the SEC.

Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tracy, California Glass Container Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Agreement

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. (“OB”) entered into an April 8th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) hazardous waste regulations. See Docket No.

Trusts & transparency: Key considerations for trustees in an evolving legal landscape

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The Cayman Islands is a leading jurisdiction in the establishment and management of trusts; this is highlighted by the variety of structures that can be utilised, including the flexible discretionary trust and STAR trusts, which are completely unique to the Cayman Islands.

Sustainability-Related Governance, Incentives and Competence – FCA Confirms No New Rules for Now

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In February 2023, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a discussion paper (DP23/1) to encourage an industry-wide dialogue on firms’ sustainability-related governance, incentives, and competence (the “Discussion Paper”)....

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