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CFPB, industry groups ask Federal Judge to kill bureau medical debt rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

The CFPB says it wants to scrap a Biden Administration rule that prohibits credit reporting agencies from including medical debts on credit reports, one of many Biden era rules that the Trump Administration has sought to nullify....

Batten Down the Hatches — Appropriate Insurance Protection for Your Vessel

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

It’s the time of year every boat owner looks forward to — getting their prized possession in the water and prepping it for the season ahead.

Fifth Circuit Agrees to Dismiss CFPB’s UDAAP Examination Manual Appeal, Aligning with Bureau’s New Regulatory Priorities

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

On May 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) appeal concerning the vacated amendments to its Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts and Practices (UDAAP) Examination Manual.

EPA Announces Major Actions on PFAS and the TSCA New Chemical Program

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a much anticipated roadmap for how Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to address per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in the coming months. The announcement signals important changes ahead.

How Businesses Can Enforce Trademark Registrations

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

Trademark registrations are a great tool for business owners to protect their brand identity. Unlike some other forms of intellectual property protection, trademarks can last forever provided that they are actively used and enforced within the marketplace.

Protesting Key Personnel – When to Pounce on a Bait-and-Switch

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

GAO just sharpened the distinction between winning and losing protest arguments related to key project personnel. The issue turns on the question of whether the winning proposal included “material misrepresentations” – and whether the protester has the ammunition to prove it....

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor May 5, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

Revenue warning signs flash as Springfield preps for budget talks - “Already there are signs that Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget plan announced in February, which projected $55.4 billion in revenue, was optimistic.

New California Law Redefines E-Bikes

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

California has changed its definition of electric bicycles to clarify ambiguities about the use of throttles. Since their first introduction in the 1990s, electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have grown tremendously in popularity in recent years.

[Webinar] Federal Update - Higher Education - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents, court orders, and other federal documents that are affecting our campus comm

When Workouts Fail: Strategic Enforcement to Maximize Recovery

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

Our new insightful and informative series, “Protecting Lenders: Strategic Responses to Borrower Default," is designed to provide comprehensive guidance on managing borrower defaults effectively.

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