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President Trump orders DOGE compliance and reductions in force

On February 11, President Trump issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to collaborate with DOGE to implement large-scale reductions and to curb future hiring. The multi-faceted order — which will not apply to...more

Wiley Rein LLP

President Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal” Trade Plan

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On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential memorandum announcing the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for implementing reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose import duties on goods from the United States. The...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Labor & employment in Week 4 of Trump 2: No love lost.

Everything's enjoined! Almost. It's been a tough week for President Trump, but he doesn't seem to be letting the bad news get him down. To avoid ruining the Valentine's Day mood, I'll keep this week's update short. ...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Crypto-Focused Congress Drops Two New Stablecoin Bills

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Last week, both chambers of Congress presented drafts of legislation intent on regulating payment stablecoins. The GENIUS Act, presented by Sens. Tim Scott, Bill Hagerty, Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, arrived on...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Unveils “Mission 30,000” Housing Plan

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Mayor Parker Unveils “Mission 30,000” Housing Plan - Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined her “Mission 30,000” plan to build, preserve, and repair 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia during the Chamber of Commerce for Greater...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FinReg Currents - Week 4

On February 7, 2025, newly confirmed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Russell Vought replaced Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting director of the CFPB....more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Governor Whitmer Proposes Delay of Wage and Paid Leave Laws to Push for a Deal

As the February 21, 2025 deadline looms for changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time laws, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested an extension as Senate Democrats and House Republicans have been unable to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

President Trump Signs Memorandum Directing Agencies to Study Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs

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On Thursday, February 13, 2025, President Trump signed a memorandum entitled “Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs.” The memorandum stopped well short of immediately imposing a tariff regime and instead directs the Secretary of...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

This Week From the Hill (February 9 – February 15, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing,...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

The Federal Debt Limit

The federal debt limit is not the same as funding the government. If the U.S. defaults on its debt, the ramifications are different than when Congress fails to fund the government. The recently released House Budget...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

President Trump Signs Executive Order Pausing Enforcement Under the FCPA; Attorney General Bondi Issues 14 Memoranda Realigning...

On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order pausing enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA or the Act) for a period of at least 180 days and up to 360 days. The order directs Attorney...more

Jones Day

USPTO/PTAB: Changes are on the Horizon

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In the closing weeks of 2024, USPTO Director Kathi Vidal announced her departure in a November LinkedIn post, stating that she would leave the Office during the second week of December to rejoin the partnership of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Jonathan McKernan nominated to be CFPB Director

On February 11, the White House announced the nomination of Jonathan McKernan as CFPB Director. Recently, McKernan announced his resignation from the FDIC board due to Rodney E. Hood’s addition, which resulted in more...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Jonathan Gould nominated to be Comptroller of the Currency

On February 11, the White House announced Jonathan Gould’s nomination as Comptroller of the Currency. Recently, Rodney E. Hood was named Acting Comptroller of the Currency effective February 10....more

Cozen O'Connor

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Sues Trump Admin. Over $2B Federal Funding Freeze -Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly withholding over $2 billion in federal funds from Pennsylvania, despite...more

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Delaware AG Seeks Third Term, RAGA Has a New Executive Director & FTC Chairman Makes Appointments

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Delaware AG Kathy Jennings announced that she will seek a third term in 2026. The primary election will be in September 2026 with the general election to follow in November. Adam Piper has been named the Executive Director of...more

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Changes at the CFPB Under the Trump Administration

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta explores the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Trump Administration. He discusses an...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 16 - February 2025

Wednesday was a rainy day outside the Georgia State Capitol, but the inside of the building was brightened considerably by a few glowing golden retrievers trotting through the halls. Several pups from Children’s Healthcare of...more

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Yet Another Leadership Change at the CFPB: Jonathan McKernan Nominated as Director

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On February 11, President Donald Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan to be the new Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau). If confirmed by the Senate, McKernan will replace Acting CFPB Director...more

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Enforcement to Endorsement: Digital Asset Executive Order and SAB 121 Rescission

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President Trump signed an executive order ("EO") titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology" that signals a radical shift in the federal government's posture towards digital assets and the...more

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Immediate Practical Consequences of SEC-Related EOs

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A large number of the executive actions, including executive orders (EOs) and memoranda, that President Trump has been issuing can have important consequences for companies that make filings or have other business with the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ISS Indefinitely Halts Consideration of Diversity Factors When Making Proxy Voting Recommendations

On February 11, 2025, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it is suspending the consideration of diversity factors when making voting recommendations for directors at U.S. public companies. ISS’s press...more

Alston & Bird

President Trump’s Executive Orders on the Environment

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group rounds up President Trump’s initial volley of Executive Orders focusing on the environment and energy....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

An FCPA Enforcement Pause Does Not Pause Anti-Corruption Compliance

U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement activity may be at a temporary standstill, but that should not mean much for the day-to-day operations of global anti-corruption compliance programs. If the Department of...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

“Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation” — How Effective Will It Be in Practice?

President Trump, on January 31, 2025, issued Executive Order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.” This has been referred to as President Trump’s “ten-to-one deregulation initiative” that he spoke about when he...more

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