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30 Races, 11 Open Seats: What to Watch During the 2026 State AG Elections

The 2026 state attorneys general (AG) election cycle is underway, with the Texas primary earlier this week. And with 30 AG offices up for grabs this year, expect the results to shape the legal and policy landscape for years...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Ballot Box Rezoning Coming to Denver?

A proposed ballot initiative by two local land use reform advocates could substantially reshape the zoning landscape of Colorado’s largest city—part of a wider shift of voters clawing back zoning control from elected leaders....more

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2026 Iowa Legislative Session – Week Eight

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Last week at the Iowa State Capitol, legislators spent much of their time in caucus and on the floor debating bills. Legislators are halfway between the first and the second funnel deadline, which is set for Friday, March 20,...more

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Importers Face an Uncertain Path to Recover IEEPA Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

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Importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) may assume that a U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating those tariffs automatically triggers refunds. It does not. Recent...more

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Venezuela Update: February 27, 2026 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Political, Economic, and Financial Crime Risk Trends in Latin America

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Enforcement and regulatory conditions observed during 2025 continue to influence cross border risk exposure across Latin America in 2026. These conditions are particularly relevant for financial institutions, illicit supply...more

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Venezuela Update: February 27, 2026 (English)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: North Carolina Voters Select Nominees - March 2026

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Print PDF Share North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later by county and state election officials....more

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The Week in Weed: March 2026

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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, Louisiana explores a pilot program for adult-use cannabis. Kansas lawmakers introduce bills to legalize...more

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Universal Tariff Relief Unlocked: CIT Orders Refunds of IEEPA-Related Tariffs for All Affected Importers

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On March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order (the CIT Order) directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to disregard tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...more

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Understanding the Potential Anthropic Ban: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors

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On February 27, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social directing all federal agencies to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. Simultaneously, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 5

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - New Mexico: Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s gubernatorial campaign exceeded New Mexico’s contribution limits by more than...more

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Supreme Court Shakes Up Tariff Rules

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On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The ruling invalidates the recent “reciprocal” (global...more

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Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs: What Importers Can Do Now

While the US Supreme Court ruled on February 20 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, the Court did not address the question of how duties assessed...more

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Runoffs Set for Both Parties in Texas AG Primaries

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There will be a runoff in both the Texas Democratic and Republican primaries for AG in May after no candidate on either side cleared the 50% threshold, extending the fight over who will succeed Ken Paxton as he runs for U.S....more

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2026 Williams Mullen NC Primary Election Update

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Primary elections were held across the state yesterday, as North Carolinians cast their ballots for various local, state and federal races. Voters selected the candidates who will face off for the open US Senate seat this...more

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DOJ’s Voter Roll Lawsuits: A Primer

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed federal lawsuits against 29 states and the District of Columbia seeking access to voter registration data. On February 26, 2026, the DOJ announced lawsuits against five additional...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 3, 2026

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U.S. Congress returns to session this week after the U.S. military launched strikes against Iran and defended against retaliatory actions against U.S. military personnel and presences across the Middle East. Both the U.S....more

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United States terminates IEEPA-based tariffs following supreme court decision

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All US tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) terminated at 12:00 am eastern time on February 24, 2026. The action follows the Supreme Court’s decision in...more

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IEEPA-Related Tariffs Are Gone – But the Fight Over Refunds Is Just Beginning

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While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) resolves one legal issue, it has left unresolved another set of legal issues that will...more

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The U.S. Supreme Court Rejects IEEPA Tariffs; Refund Opportunities and Uncertainty Emerge

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On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court, in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, struck down the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose tariffs on U.S. imports. ...more

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Trump Administration Imposes 10% Section 122 Tariff in Plan to Replace IEEPA Tariffs

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On February 24, 2026, the Trump administration implemented a 10% additional global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The new Section 122 tariff is structured similarly to the previous International Emergency...more

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The Road Ahead for IEEPA Tariff Refunds

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Last week we reported on the Supreme Court’s ruling invaliding the “reciprocal tariffs” and “fentanyl/trafficking tariffs” rolled out in 2025 on the basis that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not...more

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The Government Is Matching Retirement Contributions—Here’s How It Works

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During the 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted a new federal program that will provide a government match on retirement savings for millions of Americans. The program is known as the Saver’s Match,...more

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Podcast - Not a Level Playing Field

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Trials are human and thus imperfect, and sometimes those inherent imperfections can tilt the playing field before the jury ever hears the full story. Continuing his behind-the-scenes account of defending former Louisiana Gov....more

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