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Post Liberation Day --"Secondary Tariffs" Raise Costs Even Higher for International Actors

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

President Trump has used tariffs as a significant point of geopolitical leverage since the beginning of his second term. Indeed, his administration dubbed April 2, 2025 “Liberation Day” in honor of a sweeping set of tariffs imposed on a variety of goods and counterparties.

CalRecycle publishes a final material characterization study, triggering the deadline to comply with SB 343

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

On April 4, CalRecycle published its final material characterization study (Study) pursuant to SB 343.

President Trump’s Tariffs Announcement and their Impact on Mexico

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his tariff policy for numerous countries. In the case of Mexico, exported products that comply with the USMCA regulations are exempt from tariffs, which are approximately half of Mexico’s exports to the United States....

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer....

Practical Policies: Discerning DEI Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin unpacks the recent EEOC guidance on DEI discrimination with fellow Employment Member, Geri Haight.

Wastewater/Drinking Water Infrastructure Program Funding Developments: Congressional Research Service Report

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The Congressional Research Service (“CRS”) issued a March 31st report titled: Wastewater and Drinking Water Infrastructure Program Funding Developments (“Report”). The Report updates a number of issues associated with federal funding of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure....

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry.

Wealth Management Update - April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The April 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.00%, which is 0.40% less than the March 2025 rate.

Grand Court clarifies requirements for leave to proceed with a counterclaim against a company in official liquidation

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The Grand Court has clarified that, where a company in official liquidation commences proceedings claiming that it holds certain rights, in order for the defendant to proceed with a counterclaim asserting that it is the true holder of the same rights, leave under section 97 of the Companies Act (

The Vendor Onboarding Process: Keys to Success

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

What Is Vendor Onboarding? Vendor onboarding is the process of establishing a company as an approved provider of technology, goods, or services to your organization. It’s also an essential early step in the vendor risk management lifecycle....

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