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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Claw Back Congressional Authority over Tariffs

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

In response to President Trump's imposition of wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs last week, on Thursday, April 3, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced legislation in the Senate seeking to reassert Congress' role over tariffs and trade policy.

March 2025 Trade Law Update

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

In Husch Blackwell’s March 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - •U.S.

The Supreme Court Update - April 7, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in two cases: Ellingburg v. United States, No. 23-3129: This case addresses the Ex Post Facto Clause of the U.S.

What the Massachusetts "Junk Fee" Rules Mean for Automotive Sales and Marketing Efforts

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

In early March, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office finalized the commonwealth's regulations on unfair and deceptive fees, which it refers to in its press release as "junk fee" regulations, while simultaneously issuing a business guidance document that provides interpretive gloss to the f

Crafting Customized ESI Agreements in E-Discovery: The Importance of Specificity of Document Production Formats

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

In litigation, especially in dealing with E-Discovery, the importance of an effective electronically stored information agreement (“ESI Agreement”) between the parties is a must to help prevent discovery disputes. This is most important when dealing with the format chosen for production.

Republicans Invoke the CRA to Repeal Chopra-Era Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

The Republican-led Congress has invoked the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in attempts to revoke final rules that former CFPB Director Chopra issued toward the end of Biden’s Administration....
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To Recuse or Not to Recuse? An Update.

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Given that litigation in the United States can take years from start to finish, we rarely see a conclusion to the cases we follow. In a prior blog post, we looked at the potential recusal requirements of the U.S.

The Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline is May 1, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long required skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to disclose information regarding organizational structure, governing body, and officers as part of their enrollment, revalidation, reactivation,

Supreme Court Extends RICO to Personal Injury Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded the type of civil actions that can be brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to include personal injury claims that caused economic harm in Medical Marijuana, Inc v. Horn.  604 U.S. __ (2025)....

Multifamily April Alert

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

This month’s Alert updates recent housing legislation, including proposed amendments to the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), the launch of the DC RentRegistry portal, and updates to Montgomery County's rent control matters.

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