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Balancing Free Speech and Workplace Harmony: Navigating Political Expression in the Modern Office

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

A public-school teacher wears a MAGA hat at a training session on cultural sensitivity (Dodge v. Evergreen School District #114, 56 F.4th 767 (9th Cir. 2022)), an actress in a mega-million-dollar film posts controversial views on social media (Gina Carano v.

[Audio] Top Healthcare Compliance Priorities for 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Recently Protiviti released an intriguing report: Top Compliance Priorities for U.S. Healthcare Organizations in 2025. In this podcast their Global Healthcare Compliance Leader, Leyla Erkan, CHC, CHP, CHRC, shares some of the key priorities they revealed: Managing technology.

FTC “Click-To-Cancel” Rule Goes Into Effect May 14

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Key Takeaways - - Beginning May 14, businesses offering "negative option features" can incur significant financial penalties for each violation of the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule. - The rule imposes obligations related to disclosure, informed consent, simple cancellation, and more.

When Cargo Becomes a Weapon: The Hidden Dangers of Improperly Loaded Trucks in Florida

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about truck accidents includes images of jackknifed 18-wheelers and speeding semis. But, did you know that the leading, yet overlooked, cause of truck-related accidents in Florida stems from factors unrelated to vehicle speed or size?

HM Treasury and the FCA Consult on Proposed Changes to the UK Regulatory Regime for Alternative Investment Fund Managers

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

On 7 April 2025, the United Kingdom’s HM Treasury opened a consultation (the Consultation) on proposals to streamline the regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs).

Ready for the Recent Arrival? Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is Here and Kicking

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

As everyone in Human Resources knows by now, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate employees because of pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy. In case you missed it, we blogged about this here.

The UKs carbon border adjustment mechanism continues to take shape

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Ahead of the commencement of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), key building blocks for its regulatory framework are moving into place.

Water recycling: Lessons from the Middle East

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

Given the persistent water stress across the region, water recycling is emerging as a vital strategy. The Middle East's success shows how wastewater can be transformed from a liability into a valuable resource....

FMSB Statement of good practice on the governance of sustainability-linked products

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) has issued a Statement of Good Practice (SoGP) on the governance of sustainability-linked products (SLPs), along with a press release.

Paint It White: No Sovereign Immunity in Economic Espionage Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/05/25

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of foreign sovereign immunity to a Chinese company accused of stealing trade secrets related to the production of proprietary metallurgy technology. United States v. Pangang Grp. Co., Ltd., Case No.

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