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Crypto Tax Update – April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

In light of the approaching April 15 tax filing deadline, this week’s update highlights recent developments in U.S. federal tax policy that may impact crypto firms and crypto holders....
By: Paul Hastings LLP

State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q1 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties.  See the attached graphics, updated through the first quarter of 2025.  We will continue to update these graphics on a quarterly basis....

Massachusetts Codifies ‘Shield Law' Protections for Physicians

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On April 9, 2025, emergency amendments filed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) became final, enshrining protections for Massachusetts’ providers for the delivery of reproductive healthcare services and gender affirming healthcare services.

Trump Signs Executive Order Purporting to Protect Domestic Energy Resources from State Overreach

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.

Countdown to Compliance: California’s New “Recyclable” Labeling Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

The 18-month clock is now ticking for businesses to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 343, also known as the “Truth in Recycling” law, which addresses permissible recyclable claims.

Regulatory Strategies To Combat Counterfeit Beauty Products

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

Increases in Counterfeit Beauty and Personal Care Products - The rise of e-commerce has led to increasing sales of counterfeit or noncompliant beauty and personal care products, including many that are knockoffs of established brands. U.S.

What’s Next for Germany’s Energy Future? An Overview of the Just Announced Coalition Agreement

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

After the February election, Germany's energy transition is at a critical turning point.

Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base (Trump EO Tracker)

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

Reforms the Department of Defense’s acquisition processes by: (a)  Utilization of existing authorities to expedite acquisitions throughout the Department of Defense, including a first preference for commercial solutions and a general preference for Other Transactions Authority, application of Rap

Trump Executive Order on Grid Reliability Seeks to Expand Federal Role Over Resource Adequacy

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to take steps to expand the use of its emergency authority under Federal Power Act (FPA) Section 202(c) to require the retention of generation resources deemed necessary to maintain resource

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for April 2025 Open Meeting

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/04/25

On April 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

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