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.
Corporate Transparency Act: Treasury Announces No Enforcement for Reporting Failures by US Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies and Further Rulemaking To Limit Application to Foreign Companies
Executive Order Calls for Sweeping Review of Government Contracts
On February 26, 2025, an Executive Order (EO) calling for a sweeping review of government contracts over the next 30 days and directing that contracts be terminated or modified to reduce overall federal spending or reallocate spending to promote efficiency and “advance the policies” of the administration.
Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction on Anti-DEI Orders
On February 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Plaintiffs National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the American Association of University Professors, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, and the mayor and city council of Baltimore, Maryland.
Executive Order Seeking to Scale Back the Decision-Making Authority of Independent Agencies May Have Profound Impact on FERC
On February 18, 2025, an Executive Order 14215, entitled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” aimed at increasing direct presidential oversight of independent agencies and commissions.
CEQ Regulations Replaced by Guidance for a Year of Living in Uncertainty
Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Reinstates Reporting Requirements with March 21 Deadline
Executive Order Expands Presidential Oversight of Independent Agencies
Executive Order 14215, signed on February 18, 2025, states that independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must conform closely with White House priorities as any other agency in t
The New Administration Reinstates and Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
On February 10 and 11, 2025, the new administration issued two presidential proclamations—Adjusting Imports of Steel into The United States and Adjusting Im
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
Lawsuit Challenges DEI Executive Orders
On February 3, 2025, the city of Baltimore and three organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland opposing the recent new administration executive orders (EO) focused on eliminating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts in the federal government and for federal contractors and private employers.
Update: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
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.