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Trade Action Update: Reciprocal Tariffs Paused for 90 Days; Ten Percent Tariff on All Countries Remains in Effect; China Tariffs Increased

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The increased, country-specific tariffs imposed under President Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Executive Order (EO) went into effect on April 9, 2025, but were paused for 90 days shortly thereafter. A ten percent tariff now remains in effect for all countries.

EDGAR Next: The Future of SEC Filings Is Here–Are You Ready?

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially launched EDGAR Next, its latest initiative to upgrade the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system.

CMC Attorney Mark Trapp Secures Favorable Ruling in $23M Pension Dispute

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In 2017, Consumers partially withdrew from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund. The fund said the company owed $11.3 million (or monthly payments of $42,200 for 20 years) for its share of the fund’s shortfall. In 2019, the company fully pulled out of the fund.

Unauthorized Travel with Minor: The New Family Law Imposes Criminal Sanctions on Violators

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The United Arab Emirates has recently passed a new personal status law, namely the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“Law”) that has brought about significant changes to the personal laws applicable to Muslim in the UAE, both nationals and expatriates.

Postproduction Credits Back on the Menu: Georgia Revives Income Tax Credits for Film/TV Postproduction Activities

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

In the final days of the session, the Georgia Legislature reinstated Georgia’s income tax credit for film and television postproduction activities. For tax years beginning January 1, 2026, H.B.

DOJ Releases FAQs and Compliance Guidance for Final Rule Restricting Flow of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data to China and other Countries of Concern

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released additional detail regarding the Final Rule implementing former President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern” (t

No Check, Please! Trump Orders US Treasury Department to Go Digital-Only

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The federal government is putting paper checks on notice.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, April 14, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Gov. Shapiro, State Leaders Condemn Weekend Arson Attack - Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated after a suspected arson attack on their residence early Sunday morning, prompting state and local leaders to condemn the violence and express relief for their safety.

Sustainability Spotlight | Q4 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions.

HHS Restructuring and Workforce Reductions – Key Implications for the Health Care Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

As spring arrived in the mid-Atlantic region, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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