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Texas District Court Rules FWS Must Consider the Cost of Protecting Threatened Species

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

On March 29, 2025, a Texas District Court ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) should have considered economic costs when crafting protections for the lesser-prairie chicken, a threatened species, under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Hogan Lovells Germany: Impulses for the EU Digital Transformation

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

European competitiveness took center stage at the Digital Transformation & Law Summit in Düsseldorf, where Hogan Lovells and legal tech company ELTEMATE brought together thought leaders from business, technology, and law to explore the profound impact of digital transformation across industri

UK FCA feedback on responses to discussion paper on finance for positive sustainable change

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published feedback on the views it received in response to its discussion paper DP 23/1 on finance for positive sustainable change.

FAQ Revocation of Student Visas and Termination of Status

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism.

FDIC releases January 2025 CRA evaluations

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

On April 4, the FDIC released an updated list of state nonmember banks evaluated for compliance with the CRA during January 2025.

UK PSR consults on remedies following market review of card scheme and processing fees

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its consultation CP25/1 on potential remedies to address findings following the PSR's final report (published on 6 March) on its review of card schemes and processing fees.

23andMe Bankruptcy Update: U.S. Trustee and Texas Seek Consumer Privacy Ombudsman, While Debtors Aim for Less Oversight with Customer Data Representative

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

As noted in our last two client alerts, the issue as to who should be the watchdog to protect consumer personal data is coming to a head in the chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of 23andMe Holding Co and its affiliated debtors (collectively, “23andMe” or the “Debtors”).

RealID Deadline Is Approaching: What this Means for Employers and Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

As many are aware, starting on May 7, 2025, RealIDs will be required for certain activities, including flying domestically and accessing federal buildings that require identification.

ESMA update on consolidated tape provider for bonds

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a press release in preparation for the launch of a consolidated tape for bonds.

FCC Issues One Year Waiver for Consent Revocation Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 14/04/25

On April 7, the FCC issued an order staying the effective date of a key provision in its Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules.

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