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Fourth Circuit Establishes Right to Cross-Examination in University Disciplinary Proceedings

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina and officials by a male student who was expelled and lost his scholarship after being found responsible for sexual misconduct against female classmates, the Fourth Circuit held that due process claims for damages were barred by sovereign or qu

Conversations with the Industry: Joyce Sidopoulos, MassRobotics

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at MassRobotics, works on initiatives to expand the breadth and depth of the robotics ecosystem and develops high impact programs, highlighting startups technologies, matching startups with funders and customers, advocating for robotics adoptio

Client Alert: Proposed Changes to Higher Education Financial and Tax Policy: What Colleges and Universities Need to Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Both Congress and the White House have sought to introduce new financial restrictions for institutions of higher education, building on efforts made during President Trump’s first term.

Post‑Chevron Spotlight: Federal Court Nixes FDA Rule Reclassifying Laboratory Services as Medical Devices

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In another rebuke to federal regulatory overreach, the U.S.

Important Update for Employers with TPS Employees from Venezuela

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

In a major development for employers and workers relying on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a federal court has postponed the termination of TPS for Venezuela (under the 2023 designation) through at least April 2, 2026, pending further litigation.

HIPAA Security Risk Analysis – How should regulated entities prepare for the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Risk Analysis Audit Initiative

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Following the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recent publication of four settlements as part of a new Risk Analysis Audit Initiative.

Corp Fin Issues New CDIs on Clawback-Related Disclosure

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 11, 2025, the U.S.

Antitrust Under Trump: April 2025 Updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

As the Trump administration’s antitrust landscape continues to develop, companies should stay alert to key changes in merger filing requirements, remedy expectations, agency personnel, and more.

What's At Stake As 9th Circ. Eyes Cultural Resource Damages

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

On April 17, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal will hear oral argument in Pakootas v.

FERC Meeting Agenda Summaries for April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25

Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held on April 17, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

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