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Cozen Currents: Are Trump and MAGA One in The Same?

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“Famously the author of “The Art of the Deal,” President Donald Trump considers himself more of a dealmaker than an ideologue. He sees the world as zero sum and aims to gain maximum leverage. As a result, he’s not as wedded...more

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Update: DOJ Issues Guidelines for Protectionist FCPA Enforcement

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In February, the White House issued an Executive Order "pausing" Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days, to "further American economic and national security."1 On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd...more

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Uneven Pour: FTC's Robinson-Patman Enforcement Sees Mixed Results as Pepsi Case Goes Flat and Southern Glazer's Orders Another...

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Since the publication of “Rum and Coke: The FTC Targets Soft Drinks and Alcohol in the Revival of Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement–What’s Next?”, new developments have continued to shape the enforcement landscape of the...more

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What the Canuck?! Understanding scandalous, obscene and immoral marks in Canada

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“Scandalous, obscene or immoral” trademarks are not only unregistrable in Canada, but they are also unlawful to adopt in connection with a business “as a trademark or otherwise.” While similar prohibitions have been deemed...more

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EPA Extends TSCA Section 8(d) Reporting Deadlines for Chemical Data Submissions

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to extend the reporting deadlines for a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule mandates that manufacturers and importers...more

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Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

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On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium...more

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FDA Launches Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program: What Life Sciences Innovators Need to Know

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On June 17, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the review of therapies addressing critical national...more

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Update—Senate Bill 6: A Texas Bill Impacting Large Load Development in ERCOT

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As previously reported, Senator Phil King and Senator Charles Schwertner introduced Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) in February 2025. After various amendments and updates, the bill has passed the Texas House and Senate and is now...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 23, 2025

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Budget Talks Intensify as Lawmakers Debate Tax Reform, Transit Funding, Marijuana Legalization - As Pennsylvania’s June 30 budget deadline approaches, the future of several of Governor Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposals—including...more

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Don’t Forget: Medical Societies Have a Duty to Provide Fair Procedure Too

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A recent decision by the United States District Court, Eastern District of California highlights the duty of medical societies to provide fair procedure when implementing a disciplinary action. In VanBuren Lemons v. American...more

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SCOTUS Allows Private Company’s License for Stand-Alone Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility

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On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Nuclear Regulatory Commission, et al. v. Texas, et al., reinstated a license originally issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), permitting the storage of depleted...more

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Tariffs, Treble Damages, and Trade Enforcement: Surviving the New Era of Customs Crackdown

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The American trade landscape has transformed rapidly as the United States’ “America First” national-security platform reshapes international relations. New executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda issued under the...more

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Oregon Passes Strictest Corporate Practice of Medicine Law in the Nation

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Concerned with business entities attempting to circumvent the ban on the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) “through complex ownership structures,” and its impact on patient care and physician autonomy, Oregon Governor...more

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Here we go again

Here’s the short version: the Department of Labor’s decision to reopen the Biden-era ESG rule is overdue—and welcome....more

Hogan Lovells

Supreme Court decides interim storage case on procedural grounds in NRC v. Texas

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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in NRC v. Texas to resolve a circuit split over the storage of spent nuclear fuel between the Tenth Circuit, D.C. Circuit, and Fifth...more

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FAR Reform in Progress: Breaking Down the Latest Proposed Revisions

The FAR Council has been rolling out piecemeal revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as directed by executive order “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” For background on the broader goals and...more

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What the New Executive Order on “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” Means for Environmental Criminal Enforcement

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On May 9, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14294, “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” (EO), which reinforces the administration’s deregulatory agenda. While sweeping in scope, the EO has...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

APHIS Announces Updated Pre-Application Questionnaire in APHIS eFile

On June 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that its Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) has launched an updated Pre-Application Questionnaire...more

Baker Donelson

Insights from Month One of Acting Director Stewart's Decisions on Discretionary Denial under the New Interim Processes for PTAB...

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Just three months ago, Acting Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Coke Morgan Stewart rescinded existing guidelines governing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) discretion to deny petitions for...more

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DOJ Civil Division Assistant Attorney General’s first day memorandum sets out FCA enforcement priorities aligned with Trump...

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On the day he was sworn in, June 11, 2025, Civil Division Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Brett Shumate took the unusual step of issuing a memorandum to all employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division – most...more

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SCOTUS: Hobbs Act Does Not Bind District Courts to FCC’s Statute Interpretation

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Following in the wake of last years’ Loper Bright and Relentless, Inc. decisions that ended agency deference, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday in McLaughlin Chiropractic Assoc., Inc. v. McKesson Corp. that the Hobbs Act...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

How to Prepare Your Company for Increased ICE Enforcement

Delivering on his campaign pledges since assuming office, President Trump has dramatically increased immigration enforcement. There are numerous, well-reported instances of undocumented immigrants being arrested and sent to...more

Alston & Bird

Are You Ready for the Department of Justice’s Bulk Data Transfer Rule?

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On July 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) is set to lift its self-imposed pause on enforcing certain violations of its Rule Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of...more

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CHNV Fallout: USCIS Issues Compliance Guidance for Employers

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On June 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to E-Verify employers regarding the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for individuals who entered under the...more

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FTC’s Power to Demand Substantiation for Ads Faces Fiery Lawsuit

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Under current Federal Trade Commission (FTC) policy, an advertising claim requires substantiation if it makes an objective assertion about a product or service. But a new lawsuit filed by a former defendant in an FTC suit...more

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