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Status and Outlook for the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

The Trump Administration is leveraging the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) as a strategic tool to catalyze private sector investment in energy infrastructure. This approach aims to enhance U.S.

The NLRB Saga Continues: Gwynne Wilcox Re-Reinstated as NLRB Member, Then Reinstatement Stayed By SCOTUS

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

In the latest chapter in the evolving fight over the scope of executive power, the en banc D.C. Circuit reversed its prior stay, pending appeal, of the District Court’s order to reinstate Gwynne Wilcox to the NLRB.

Jury Awards Tea Drinkers $2.36 Million in Made in USA Dispute

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

In 2020, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in California federal court against Bigelow Tea, alleging that the company falsely represents that its teas are made in the United States, when the tea leaves are actually grown and processed abroad.

Are PFAS Claims Excluded Under A Pollution Exclusion? A California Court Finds It Depends.

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

This article will discuss policyholder concerns after a California federal court recently found that some PFAS claims in an MDL were excluded under a pollution exclusion, but others were not. The case is Nat'l Foam, Inc. v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co., No. 23-CV-03873-LB, 2025 WL 699361, at *1 (N.D.

DOJ Dismisses FCPA Charges Against Former Cognizant Executives Following New Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to dismiss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case against former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives Gordon Coburn and Steven Schwartz, United States v. Coburn et al., Docket No. 2:19-cr-00120 (D.N.J. Feb. 14, 2019).

The Fourth Circuit Joins the Ninth Circuit in Curtailing Plaintiffs’ Use of Short Seller Reports to Plead Federal Securities Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

Our Securities Litigation Group examines the Fourth Circuit decision to limit plaintiffs’ use of short seller reports to plead federal securities claims....
By: Alston & Bird

DOJ Submits Statement of Interest in MultiPlan Provider MDL

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On March 27, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) submitted a Statement of Interest in the multidistrict litigation, In re MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation.

The Tax and Trade Outlook from Washington, D.C., for Equine Businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

As Congress shifts into gear on the budget reconciliation process and tax day approaches, there are several key issues for horse owners to keep in mind.

Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending April 4, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

In re: Forest, No. 2023-1178 (Fed. Cir. (PTAB) Apr. 3, 2025). Opinion by Chen, joined by Taranto and Schall.  In 2016, an inventor filed a patent application that claimed priority to an application filed in 1995.

Insurance Coverage Considerations for Tariff and Trade-Related Losses

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

Since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, the administration has implemented significant changes to U.S. trade policy, including most notably with respect to tariffs.

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