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Institutions’ Title IX Compliance Under the Microscope: DOJ, ED Form Special Investigations Team to Enforce Gender Ideology EOs

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Institutions should carefully review their policies and practices now that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (ED) have recently formed a special investigations team to increase and prioritize enforcement of the administration’s position under Title IX of the Education Am

German Federal Labor Court Finds Certain Virtual Stock Option Forfeiture Clauses May Unreasonably Disadvantage Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On March 19, 2025, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht or BAG) held in Case No.: 10 AZR 67/24 that certain forfeiture clauses in General Terms and Conditions of Business (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen or AGB) regarding the expiration of virtual stock options upon termination of

IRS-CI Announces a New Initiative to Enhance BSA Information-Sharing with Financial Institutions

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On March 28, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)’s criminal investigative arm, IRS Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), announced that it would be implementing a new program called CI-FIRST (Feedback in Response to Strategic Threats) to foster ongoing engagement with financial institutions a

Trending in Transactions - Q1 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Recent legislation requires that all new 401(k) plans provide automatic enrollment for all eligible participants. However, plans “established” before 2023 are generally exempt.

Are Your Cybersecurity Controls Ready for the New York State Department of Financial Services' Deadlines?

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In November 2023, New York State's Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) amended its cybersecurity regulation, Part 500.

Eight Questions Advertisers Should Be Asking About Tariffs

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The Trump administration transformed global trade policies by implementing a series of sweeping tariffs. Advertisers should ask the following questions......
By: Venable LLP

Can Volumetric Construction Solve the Housing Crisis?

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The UK is facing a severe housing crisis, with a chronic shortage of affordable and sustainable homes, rising property prices, and a growing population that outstrips supply.

ACA Reporting Update: Some Relief and Process Streamlining for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Applicable large employers (“ALEs”) are subject to reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”).

[Audio] The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 59 - Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: DOJ Focus

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

While President Trump’s first administration focused on reshaping the judiciary, he’s indicated a priority of his second administration will be reshaping the federal justice system. In this episode, reporter Andy Kroll and host Matt Adams explore the commonalities among recent U.S.

[Video] Innovation in Compliance: The Strength Trap: When Being the Strong One Starts Breaking You – Part 1: Understanding the Hidden Costs of High-Stress Professions

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast.

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