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Former U.S. Department of Labor Officials Pen Open Letter to Contractor Community Addressing Executive Order 14173 and the Current Administration’s Stance on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Ten former Department of Labor Officials, including former EEOC Commissioner and past OFCCP Director Jenny Yang, sent an open letter to federal contractors responding to President Trump’s issuance of Executive Order 14173 and newly appointed OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach’s recent statements a

As the Department of Justice Affirms and Advances Its Cyber-Fraud Initiative, Government Contractors Should Take Steps to Ensure Cybersecurity Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

While some areas of white-collar enforcement have been deprioritized by the Trump Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) remains committed to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative as demonstrated by two recent False Claims Act (FCA) settlements....

Trump Administration Initiates New Section 232 Probe on Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

On April 14, 2025, the Trump Administration issued two federal register notices scheduled to be published on April 16, 2025.

Potential Unlawful Conduct + Employment Decisions: Wisconsin Court Redefines Arrest Record Discrimination

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has clarified that non-criminal, municipal citations are covered by the prohibition on arrest record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA).

Axinn Associates at the Antitrust Spring Meeting: The Future of Healthcare Mergers

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The Spring Meeting is the largest gathering of competition, consumer protection, and data privacy profes­sionals globally, with lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students from around the world.

Fifth Circuit Holds Carve-Back Provision Could Not Overcome Breach of Contract Exclusion for Louisiana Wage Payment Act Claim

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, applying Louisiana law, has held that a breach of contract exclusion barred coverage for a judgment awarded to two employees who were not paid severance as required under their employment agreements, concluding that a carve-back to the exc

Consumer Privacy Laws Are Expanding Nationwide

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

Businesses operating across the U.S. should pay close attention to the rapidly evolving consumer privacy landscape.

Strong Leadership is the Secret Key to Success

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The legal field has evolved over the years – there is really no way to dispute that. This evolution has changed the field across the board – for in house professionals, private practice attorneys and for staff.

Cayman Islands Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

By EsqSocial Corporation 15/04/25

The new guides provide the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, trials and hearings, settlement, damages and judgment, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration....

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

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