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.
Noncitizen Alien Registration Requirement Takes Effect on April 11, 2025
Effective April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requires certain noncitizens to apply for registration and fingerprinting.
While these long-standing registration requirements have been in existence for some time, they have not been actively enforced more recently.
President Trump Issues Executive Order Seeking to Boost Coal Mining and Production
On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a slew of executive actions seeking to bolster the coal industry.[1]
Trump Signs Executive Order Directing Attorney General to Take Actions to Protect Domestic Energy Resources from State Overreach
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14260 entitled Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.
Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States
On March 26, 2025, President Trump issued Proclamation 10908—Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States—that imposed an additional 25% tariff on all imports of automobiles and certain automo
President Trump Eliminates De Minimis Duty Exemption for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong
On April 2, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order—Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to
President Trump Implements Sweeping “Reciprocal” Tariffs on Imports of All Products from All Countries
In a public event at the White House on April 2, President Trump announced the imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs on virtually all goods imported into the United States from all countries.
DOJ Launches Deregulation Task Force
On March 27, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice launched the Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force to review and advocate for the elimination of anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations.
Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Releases Interim Rule Limiting Application of CTA to Foreign Companies Registered to Do Business in the United States
On March 21, 2025, the U.S.
FCPA Enforcement Halted, for Now, and Appears to Open Pathway to Reexamine Prior FCPA Settlements
DEI Executive Order Signals Risks of False Claims Act Liability for Government Contractors and Grantees
Among the many issues raised by Executive Order (EO) 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is the prospect for civil False
New Administration's Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
On February 1, 2025, the new administration invoked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose additional 25% tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada and additional 10% tariffs on products imported from China.
The New Administration Reverses Biden's AI Policy and Charts New Course on AI
Among the over 70 executive orders rescinded by new administration on his first day in office was President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence (EO 14110).
User’s Guide to DOJ & CISA Rules Implementing Executive Order 14117
Executive Order (EO) 14117 is a national security rule intended to mitigate national security risks posed by threat countries’ access to sensitive personal data and government-related data.
The New Administration’s “America First Trade Policy”
Early this week, the new administration unveiled the “America First Trade Policy.” The policy, issued as a memorandum to his incoming senior trade and national security officials, offers insights into the new administration’s international trade priorities and sets in motion an aggressive review of potential new actions.
Employers and Immigration Under The New Administration: What You Need To Know
With the new administration set to start next year, many employers are focused on immigration and how President-elect Trump’s return to the White House may affect their workforce.