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Jonathan Gould confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency

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The Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency. Gould, who served as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the OCC during President Trump’s first term, was confirmed 50-45. Every Democrat...more

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Newly Appointed Wyoming AG, Keith Kautz

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Keith Kautz will serve as the new attorney general (AG) of the state of Wyoming following his appointment by Governor Mark Gordon , effective July 7, 2025. Kautz has a long history of civil service in the state, having served...more

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What’s Happening at TCEQ: An Update from Chairwoman Brooke Paup

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Brooke Paup was appointed as Chairwoman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on January 7, 2025, and unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate in May 2025....more

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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Stay of Democratic CPSC Commissioners’ Reinstatement After Losses in District Court and...

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On June 23, 2025, Judge Matthew J. Maddox of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland denied a motion by President Donald J. Trump and other officials (“Defendants”) to stay his order reinstating three Democratic...more

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FCC Commissioner Trusty Announces Staff Appointments

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Yesterday, Federal Communications Commissioner Olivia Trusty announced the appointment of several members to her team stating, “I am pleased to announce the talented individuals who will be joining my team. Each brings a...more

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Leadership at the NRC Hanson Dismissed Wright Nominated for Reappointment

The NRC is undergoing a period of transition, including the unexpected departure of Commissioner Christopher Hanson. Commissioner Christopher Hanson Dismissed On June 14, 2025, Commissioner Christopher Hanson was relieved...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025 # 3

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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Fed appoints Michael Horowitz to serve as OIG for Fed and CFPB

On June 6, the Fed appointed Michael E. Horowitz to lead the OIG for the Fed effective June 30. By statute, the Fed’s OIG also serves as Inspector General for the CFPB. The OIG’s mandate includes making recommendations to...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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Leadership Updates and a New Opinion Letter Program Confirm the U.S. Department of Labor’s Increased Focus on Compliance...

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The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently named several political appointments to its Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”). Employers know WHD is an entity with vast enforcement authority, including over minimum wage and...more

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New AG on the Block: Wyoming Interim Attorney General Ryan Schelhaas

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On May 27, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced the appointment of Ryan Schelhaas as interim attorney general (AG). Schelhaas succeeds AG Bridget Hill, who will join the Wyoming Supreme Court as its newest justice. Governor...more

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Interim Wyoming AG Named; New Entrants in AL and FL AG Races

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Alabama AG Steve Marshall, a term-limited Republican, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, also a Republican, has...more

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Ousted CPSC Democrats Fight Back Against President Trump

The three Democratic commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) who President Trump fired two weeks ago will not go down without a fight. Earlier this week they sued the president, arguing his unilateral...more

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The Week in Weed: May 2025 # 4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on the Nebraska situation. We hear that the administration’s nominee for DEA head won’t...more

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NV State Treasurer Running for AG; New Senior Staff in NJ, SC & VA

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Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for AG. He is the first candidate to announce his intention to run for AG to replace AG Aaron Ford, who is term-limited....more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 13, 2025

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U.S. House of Representatives committees are scheduled to begin markups on additional portions of the budget reconciliation package on May 13, 2025. Both the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Energy...more

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President Trump to CPSC Democrats: "You're Fired"

In a dramatic shake-up at the Consumer Product Safety Committee (CPSC), President Trump has ousted three of its five commissioners, leaving the agency with distinctly Republican leadership. Commissioners Richard Trumka, Mary...more

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Trump Administration to withdraw McKernan’s nomination to serve as CFPB Director

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President Trump will withdraw Jonathan McKernan’s nomination as CFPB Director, as he nominates him as the Treasury Department’s Undersecretary of Domestic Policy, the New York Times and Law360 reported....more

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TN, MO & IA AG Staff Elevated to Federal Positions; New SG Staff in NC & AR

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Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti’s Director of the Strategic Litigation Unit, Whitney Hermandorfer, was nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Missouri AG Andrew Bailey’s Solicitor General Joshua...more

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Wyoming AG to Take the Bench; Republican Race for TX AG Grows; New FTC Commissioner Appointed

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Wyoming AG Bridget Hill was appointed to the Wyoming Supreme Court by Governor Mark Gordon, and will take the bench on May 28, 2025. The Wyoming AG is also appointed by the governor, and AG Hill’s replacement has not yet been...more

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Federal Trade Commission Antitrust Roundup: Trump Administration Off to An Aggressive Start

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Last week, on April 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the FTC’s third Republican commissioner.  Meador joins Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Melissa Holyoak on what is now a three commissioner panel (all...more

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Podcast - FTC Commissioner Dismissals: Background and Implications

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves into recent leadership changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Mr. DiResta explores the legal...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - April 2025

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On March 10, John Squires was officially nominated to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office....more

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New Leaders, New Focus: Navigating EEOC Updates

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Since taking office, President Trump has issued a flurry of terminations and appointments at different administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)....more

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New Leadership at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Signals Potential Overhaul of Affirmative Action Compliance...

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On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the appointment of Catherine Eschbach as Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), the agency charged with overseeing regulation and...more

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