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Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with...more
On June 10, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on amendments to CFTC Regulation 40.11 and the addition of a new Appendix F to...more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s April 29, 2026 decision in Louisiana v. Callais raises significant questions about the ongoing constitutionality of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). In Callais, the Supreme Court struck down a...more
Campaign fundraising can be a powerful way for executives, corporations, and associations to engage in the political process, but it’s also an area where compliance missteps are an all-too-common pitfall. In this video,...more
Labour Party Leadership and Potential Fiscal Policy Reforms - Speculation around current UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s long-term position has intensified following recent weak local election results. While the Prime...more
President Trump has announced he will nominate Todd Blanche — his former personal attorney, who has been running the Department of Justice in an acting capacity — to serve as permanent attorney general....more
Last month, on May 8th, Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday. While Sir David enjoyed celebratory cheers and well-wishes from world leaders, not a peep was heard from the US White House. We live in an...more
Voters have often used the midterm elections to balance power in Washington and impose a check on the president. This occurs when the electorate gives majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate to the...more
On Monday, Andy Wilson began serving as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general (AG), following his appointment by Governor Mike DeWine to serve the remainder of former AG Dave Yost’s term. His selection comes after Yost resigned to...more
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and...more
The Senate passed the reconciliation 2.0 package, which funds ICE and CBP and includes no healthcare provisions. The bill now moves to the House, though Republican leadership cancelled Friday votes, postponing further action...more
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more
The Senate approved the narrow budget reconciliation package funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) early in the morning of Friday, June 5, concluding a vote-a-rama...more
It’s déjà vu all over again. In a move that surprised many — and disappointed more — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would have finally established a regulated adult-use marijuana retail market in...more
In this episode of Latham in Focus, Washington, D.C. partner Anne Robinson explains the latest trends and developments with the False Claims Act and how companies can stay ahead of evolving FCA priorities....more
On April 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a consequential decision further narrowing how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) may be used to challenge redistricting maps....more
It’s summer in Wyoming, and people across the state are gearing up for an exciting election season as candidates hit the campaign trail. This year, Wyomingites will vote on an open U.S. Senate seat, its lone congressional...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Maine: The Maine Ethics Commission voted unanimously on May 27 to circulate an advisory statement warning candidates that...more
On Wednesday, June 3, the Senate voted to begin debate on a narrow budget reconciliation package by a vote of 53-46, triggering the statutorily required 20 hours of debate. The bill provides $72 billion in funding through...more
Armenia, a small, landlocked country of 3 million people in the Caucasus and a former Soviet Republic, will go to the polls on June 7. Traditionally a strong ally of Russia, it has recently turned westward and begun applying...more
