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UK Treasury policy paper on ensuring regulators and regulation support growth updated

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

The HM Treasury (HMT) has updated its policy paper on its new approach to ensure regulators and regulations support growth. The paper was originally published on 17 March......
By: A&O Shearman

FCC Extends Deadline for TCPA Consent Revocation Rule Compliance by One Year

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

On April 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an Order (Extension Order) granting a limited waiver that delays the effective date of certain portions of Section 64.1200(a)(10) of the FCC’s rules by one year – specifically, the section requiring callers to treat a request to revok

Texas Bills Propose Significant Reforms to Infrastructure Financing

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

Two bills of note pertaining specifically to certificates of obligation are being considered by the Texas Legislature.

Arbeitsrechtliche Elemente im Koalitionsvertrag

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

Gestern haben sich die Spitzen von CDU/CSU und SPD auf den Abschluss eines Koalitionsvertrages geeinigt. Dieser muss nun noch von den jeweiligen Parteigremien abgesegnet werden, bevor er unterzeichnet werden kann.

Trump reciprocal tariffs: a paradigm shift, a pause, and consequences for US trading partners

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

On April 2, 2025, the Trump Administration announced new, comprehensive tariff rates representing the most significant change in US trade policy in a generation—a paradigm shift from an era of low tariffs to an approach based on the use of higher tariff rates to encourage US manufacturing.

CBAM, but Make It Simple: The EU’s CBAM Omnibus Package — in Short

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

In the first Omnibus packages, introduced on February 26, 2025, the European Commission (EC) has (among other proposals, which we have covered in detail here) proposed changes to streamline the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation (EU 2023/956) and enhance its effectiveness (the P

Rural Illinois Data Center Boom: Landowners, Are You Ready?

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is coming and it is coming fast. It is poised to transform industries, automate complex tasks, analyze data faster, and supposedly make smarter decisions for businesses.

Court of Appeal Invalidates County's Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening Thresholds for CEQA Review

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

A California court of appeal has held that a lead agency conducting environmental review, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of “vehicle miles traveled” (VMT) impacts may not unquestioningly use thresholds for determining impact significance that borrowed from the recommendati

2025 International Arbitration Survey – The path forward: Realities and opportunities in arbitration

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

The 2025 Survey explores a number of key international arbitration issues, including: how AI is changing the game in international arbitration, efficiency, the enforcement of arbitration awards and public interest issues (such as human rights and corporate social responsibility).

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - Chaebols May Wabble but They Don’t Fall Down How Samsung Became 23% of South Korea’s GDP

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25

Chaebols are large, family-owned business conglomerates that play a significant role in South Korea’s economy. Some of the most well-known chaebols include Samsung Group, which is the largest chaebol, known for its electronics, semiconductors, and various other industries.

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