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Next in Missile Defense Technology: Trump’s “Golden Dome for America” Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Early in President Donald Trump’s second term, he signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14186, “Iron Dome for America,” to create a cutting-edge missile defense system for the United States.

New Iowa Law, Same College Tab: Keep It Open with Creative Planning

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 513 into law (effective July 1, 2025), she fundamentally changed how divorced parents in Iowa handle college expenses.

EEO-1 Component 1 Reporting Updates

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a proposed 2024 EEO-1 instruction booklet to the Office of Management and Budget. If the proposal is approved, the EEO-1 reporting period will begin on May 20, 2025 and run through June 24, 2025.

General Counsel Checklist: Tariffs and SEC Disclosures

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

As global trade tensions escalate following the Trump administration’s proposed sweeping tariffs on imports, public companies face renewed pressure to ensure that securities disclosures adequately capture evolving risks.

Watch Out for Auto-Delete: Delaware Court of Chancery Sanctions Former Meta Officer for Deleting Personal Emails

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

In a recent decision, In re Facebook Inc. Derivative Litigation, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery imposed litigation sanctions on a former officer and director of Meta Platforms, Inc.

The Second Trump Administration’s First 100 days

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The first 100 days of the second Trump Administration have been marked by a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs) and policy memoranda intended to advance President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda.

Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS Plan

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

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5 The Littler Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Executive Summary - It has been a turbulent start to 2025 as U.S. employers scramble to adapt to new executive orders, sweeping changes at federal agencies and a growing patchwork of workplace regulations at the state and local levels....

Reminder: Get Ready for Los Angeles County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance Effective Date: July 1, 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

As we previously blogged, effective July 1, 2025, Los Angeles County’s new Fair Work Week Ordinance requires qualifying retailers and grocers (300+ employees nationwide in unincorporated LA County) to give workers predictable schedules, advance notice, rest between shifts, and “predictability pay

What Are Tariffs, What Do They Apply To, and How Do They Impact the Construction Industry

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25

April 5, 2025 was a seminal day for both the construction industry and the Trump Administration. It was the day reciprocal tariffs on widely used construction materials were to go into effect.

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