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On January 2, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (the “Order”) under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. § 4565) forcing divestiture by HieFo Corporation (“HieFo”), a California-based...more
The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 codifies the framework of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s outbound investment security program, though with notable and significant differences that,...more
On January 3, 2026, the United States military conducted an operation in Caracas resulting in the extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They currently remain in the U.S. facing federal...more
The NRC saw major staffing transitions in 2025, including an unprecedented number of vacancies at the senior staff level. As 2026 kicks off, the Commission has returned to a full slate of five, and the agency has filled...more
The U.S. Department of State has announced that effective January 21, 2026, it will pause all immigrant visa issuances for nationals of a large group of countries identified as being at elevated risk of using public benefits....more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see yet another attempt to legalize adult-use cannabis in New Hampshire. A new federal funding bill...more
On Tuesday, January 13, the state’s legislative branch reconvened for the second session of the 114th General Assembly. With most legislators returning and several major policy debates unresolved from last year, lawmakers are...more
On January 14, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a major change to immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026....more
California AG Rob Bonta announced that he will not run for governor in the 2026 election and will instead seek reelection as AG. Bonta, a Democrat, said that his decision reflects a desire to continue leading legal fights on...more
Following a referral from the US Department of Justice, the Federal Communications Commission took a first-of-its-kind enforcement action against a company for violating the terms of its mitigation agreement with the...more
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2026, “The Lobby Bar” podcast hosts Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen are back for part two of their compliance review close-up, focusing this time on reviews for corporate political...more
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (The “NDAA”). Among its provisions, the NDAA includes an updated version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”)....more
On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Barrett v. United States, No. 24-5774: This case addresses whether a defendant who commits a single act that violates two subsections of...more
The West Virginia Legislature started its 60-day regular session on January 14, 2026 at breakneck speed with a total of 565 bills – 306 in the House and 238 in the Senate – introduced on the first day and with new leadership...more
"Affordability" Becomes the Central Political Theme Both parties are positioning around affordability solutions as midterm elections approach, with this narrative driving policy debates from tariffs to healthcare subsidies. ...more
Recent developments in Washington point to a decisive shift in US space policy. ...more
With the 2025-2026 legislative session officially underway, the State House is taking shape after a high-stakes election in which all 80 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot. Democrats came out of the election...more
The first day featured leadership speeches and procedural business. Speeches from Iowa governmental leaders will continue, and major highlights and takeaways will be published in our legislative update at the end of the week....more
Corporate and trade association PACs must choose between quarterly and monthly FEC filing frequencies in 2026. Quarterly PAC filers may face extra reporting requirements if they make contributions in connection with primary...more
*Please note that this was filmed at the end of 2025* On the fourth episode of "The Tack Room," Partners Kayla Pragid and Elizabeth Craddock and Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal bring insight into the fast-moving state and...more
Turbulence Ahead: Tariff and Trade Policy Shifts Are Expected Amid Looming Supreme Court Decision. Political Law Due Diligence in M&A Transactions Is Increasingly Critical....more
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the HFIAA), expanding the scope of beneficial ownership reporting...more
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 7, 2026 that imposes obligations on US defense industrial base government contractors, including immediately prohibiting any “major defense contractor” from...more
In the wake of this country’s longest federal shutdown, federal courts were facing unprecedented decision-making whether to stay civil proceedings implicating federal employees and agencies. ...more
On January 8, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration seeks to establish a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division for national fraud enforcement. ...more
