Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era
Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era
Regulatory Roundup shares timely insights into significant policy changes under the new administration, breaking down complex regulations into clear, actionable information.
U.S. Fusion Energy Advances With Two Major Reports Demonstrating Public-Private Collaboration
October 2025 is emerging as a potential turning point for the U.S. fusion energy industry as both the U.S.
USCIS Clarification on Presidential Proclamation Imposing Fee and Restricting Entry to the United States for Certain H-1B Visa Holders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued further guidance regarding applicability of the recent H-1B proclamation on its website, limiting the applicability of the proclamation.
DOJ Probe of City and State DEI Initiatives Provides Valuable Insight into Administration’s Positions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) now has a quorum, and private employers could find themselves subject to scrutiny by the current administration.
DOJ Posts New FAQ for the “Bulk Data” Rule
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) “Data Security Program” (DSP), also known as the “Sensitive Data Rule” or “Bulk Data Rule,” has prompted numerous questions about its scope and application.
Department of Energy Launches New “Speed to Power” Initiative to Facilitate Rapid Transmission and Generation Growth
On September 18, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out its new Speed to Power initiative, which seeks to meet rising energy demand trends by leveraging DOE’s funding and technical assistance capabilities to acc
Trump Administration Restricts Entry to United States for Certain H-1B Visa Holders
Federal Circuit: “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” Tariffs Unlawful
Two key Trump administration tariff measures were ruled unlawful by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in V.O.S. Selections, et al. v. Trump (Fed. Cir. Case No.
Trump Increases Oversight of Discretionary Federal Funding Awards in Executive Order to Advance Administration Priorities
Key Takeaways
DOJ’s DEI Federal Fund Recipient Guidance Deserves Attention by Private Sector Employers
Recipients of federal funds were recently provided with additional insights into the administration’s positions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Returning to the 1970s: Agency NEPA Regulations Replaced by Guidance
A chain of events that started on Inauguration Day culminated with the June 30, 2025, withdrawal of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations that have, since the 1970s, structured decision-making processes at the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and the Department of the Interior (DOI).
Trump Administration Launches Sweeping Initiative to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technology
DOJ Signals Renewed Prioritization of Corporate Enforcement with New Policies Regarding Voluntary Disclosure, Monitors, & Whistleblowers
Automobile Parts—Import Adjustment Offset to Section 232 Duties
New Executive Order Addresses Tariff “Stacking”
