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Key Legal Issues Facing U.S. Government Contractors in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve in the new administration, U.S. government contractors are facing an increasingly complex array of legal challenges. Staying compliant and competitive requires close attention to several ongoing legal issues in addition to emerging ones: 1.

DOJ's pause on FCPA is a compliance shake up for businesses

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

This article was originally published by Bloomberg Law on April 10, 2025, and is republished here with permission. Read the original article here: DOJ’s Pause on FCPA Is a Compliance Shake-Up for Businesses – Bloomberg Law. President Donald Trump’s Feb.

President Directs Four DOD Acquisition Reform Studies

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base,” directing the Secretary of Defense to study and report on ways to improve the speed, flexibility, and execution of the defense acquisitio

President Trump Issues Executive Order Aiming to Protect American Energy From “State Overreach”

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach” (the Order).

UK FCA policy statement on the DTO and PTRR services

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its policy statement (PS25/2) with final rules on the classes of derivatives subject to the derivatives trading obligation (DTO) and the new framework for the exemptions for post-trade risk reduction services (PTRR) in respect of the DTO, bes

U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum: Navigating the Changing Landscape in 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The United States is actively using tariffs to achieve its economic and political goals. Whether or not you agree with this policy approach, as a participant in the global economy you had better pay careful attention to the changing landscape and how it affects your business.

Texas Bills Would Implement Notice Requirements for Healthcare Transactions

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In February 2025, Texas Representative James Frank (R) and Texas Senator Kelly Hancock (R) introduced bills to implement notification requirements for healthcare transactions.

Department of Education Certification Requirement Enforcement Date Extended to April 24

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 9, an agreement was reached in a New Hampshire federal court blocking the U.S.

Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor: April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation.

Latest Federal Court Cases: Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Appeal No. 2023-1977 (Fed. Cir. Apr.

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