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Digital Identity Verification Best Practices for Canadian Financial Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Many financial services businesses are subject to legal or regulatory obligations that require them to verify the identity of their customers.

EPA Just Laid Out Its PFAS Game Plan — And It Appears That PFAS Regulation Is Here to Stay

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 28, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a long-anticipated suite of actions aimed at PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Alternative Dispute Resolution in England and Wales (Updated)

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Disputes in England and Wales are usually adjudicated after an adversarial process, either by a judge in court-based litigation or by an arbitrator in an arbitration. Litigation is governed by wide-ranging and detailed rules which can make it a complex, time-consuming and expensive process.

Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee Releases Report on 340B Program and Recommendations for Change

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

When Sen. Bill Cassidy became Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this year, he stated one of his priorities was reforming the 340B Program.

White House Issues Executive Order to Eliminate Disparate Impact Theory in the Enforcement of Discrimination Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 23, 2025, The Trump administration issued Executive Order (“EO”) 14821, entitled, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” aimed at eliminating disparate impact liability in all contexts, including employment discrimination actions....

4 Key Takeaways | Market Based Sourcing and Discretionary Adjustments

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On April 24th, Kilpatrick tax partner Jeff Reed presented during a New York City Bar SALT Committee meeting. Jeff discussed the recent Jefferies Group LLC & Subsidiaries New York Tax Appeals Tribunal decision....

Data Security Program, Medicare Advantage, Colorado Insurance Requirements & More

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

This month’s briefing covers DOJ’s approach to implementing its final rule on what’s now called the Data Security Program.

UK Capital Markets: London Stock Exchange launches market discussion on the future of AIM

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

On 7 April 2025, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) published a discussion paper ‘Shaping the Future of AIM’ (Discussion Paper) inviting feedback on proposals to develop the overall AIM market framework and update the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules) to ensure the UK’s most prominent growth marke

PFAS in Germany and the European Union: A Legal Overview

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

PFAS are attracting increasing public attention around the world. In Europe, authorities and residents are trying to assert their rights and are taking more and more legal action.

Derivative Suit Exposure: More Art Than Science

By EsqSocial Corporation 01/05/25

Derivative suits are a topic of discussion that continues to challenge directors, officers, and insurers alike.

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