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Veterans Affairs Ending Mortgage Rescue Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program on May 1, 2025. This decision comes just shy of one year since the program’s inception.

Massachusetts Court Decision Could Spark State Tax Crackdown Nationwide

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Founders and executives with equity compensation need to be prepared for state tax exposure, even in states where they do not live. In a landmark decision that reverberates beyond Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently sided with the Department of Revenue in Welch v.

Virginia Strengthens Ban on Non-Competes for “Low-Wage Employees”

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin signed into law S.B. 1218, which amended Virginia’s non-compete law to expand the definition of “low-wage employees” with whom employers may not enter into non-competition agreements....

DOJ Plans Sweeping Reorganization of ENRD

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is planning a major reorganization of the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) that includes consolidating several sections within the division into other DOJ divisions, as well as eliminating field offices....

Triggers and Risks

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Having granted a Writ of Certiorari to review the decision of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the “Ninth Circuit”) in Amalgamated Bank et al v. Facebook, Inc. et al (In re Facebook, Inc. Securities Litigation), 87 F.4th 934 (9th Cir.

Navigating the Complexities of Recovering Attorneys' Fees in Government Contract Disputes

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

A recent Court of Federal Claims decision highlights the difficulties of recovering legal fees in government contracts disputes with the federal government that involve subcontractor claims. On March 11, 2025, in The CENTECH Group, Inc. v. United States, Case No.

Critical Insights for Healthcare Investors and Stakeholders Amid HHS Layoffs and OGC Consolidation

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is conducting office closures, workforce reductions and other organizational changes that will affect its operations. Disruptions to Change of Ownership approvals and other enforcement and compliance functions are possible as a result....

How Law Firms Can Use Generative AI to Enhance Social Media Marketing

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Social media remains one of the most powerful digital marketing channels for law firms to connect with potential clients, nurture relationships, and build authority. But standing out in a crowded feed can be challenging especially when time and resources are limited....

[Audio] Gareth Osborne and John Riley on How to Build Seamless Client Experiences - Episode 10 Passle's CMO Series Digital Masterclass:

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Top-tier client experience is essential for law firms to stand out in a busy market. By prioritising usability and aligning with client needs, firms can showcase expertise, simplify engagement, and build trust, driving inquiries and conversions in a digital-first landscape.

Massachusetts Proposes Regulations for Marijuana Social Consumption Sites

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25

Massachusetts is making tactical moves to position itself as an East Coast leader in the cannabis industry with the introduction of social consumption regulatory reforms.

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