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USPTO to Expedite Patent Issuance

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that effective May 13, 2025, the time between an Issue Notification and issue date of a U.S. patent will be reduced to about one week. Currently, it takes three weeks or more for the USPTO to issue a U.S.

SCC Strikes Down Ontario’s Pre-Election Third-Party Political Advertising Spending Limits

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

More changes are coming for third parties looking to engage in Ontario elections, after the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) settled the constitutional challenge to the province’s third-party pre-election political advertising restrictions....

SEC Notices Simplified Co-Investment Relief: A Sigh of Some Relief for Regulated Funds and Their Affiliates

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 3, 2025, the SEC filed a notice of intent to grant FS Credit Opportunities Corp. et.

Estate Planning: Peace of Mind for Uncertain Times

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In the late 19th century, death was almost fashionable. Funerals were well attended and even rivaled weddings in their splendor and expense. Department stores offered an array of luxury clothing for grieving mothers and widows. Black fabrics were reserved for those in deep mourning.

Clawback Checkboxes on the Form 10-K Cover: Corp Fin Issues Six CDIs

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

A few months ago, we put out our own set of a dozen FAQs about the clawback checkboxes on the Form 10-K cover page in this blog. Now, Corp Fin has issued six CDIs on the topic.

Navigating New Tariffs: What Energy Project Developers Need to Know About Equipment Procurement and Supplier Negotiations

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration mark a significant shift in U.S. trade policy that is expected to have a wide-ranging impact across multiple sectors, including in the energy sector.

Large Kentucky Multifamily Housing Projects Are Now IRB-Eligible

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Kentucky local governments now have an additional tool to help address their housing shortages thanks to legislation enacted during the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly.

Understanding the Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis and Hemp Policy

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The legal status of cannabis and hemp in the United States remains uncertain, which makes the executive branch’s policy stance on these issues extremely pertinent to the future of these industries.

Does Your Food Packaging Comply With New State Laws?

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

State-level packaging laws are evolving rapidly, often in response to environmental concerns or shifting consumer expectations.

CFPB Abandons Credit Card Late Fee Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) agreed to vacate its controversial credit card late fee rule in a joint motion for entry of consent judgment filed in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. CFPB this week....

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