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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 3 - January 2025

Wednesday marked “Keeping Georgia Wild Day” at the State Capitol, and while the moniker might elicit a variety of memories from lawmakers and lobbyists of shenanigans under the Gold Dome, the day’s festivities were focused on...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 2 - January 2025

Business and community leaders from across the state made their annual pilgrimage to Atlanta on Tuesday morning for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues breakfast at the Georgia World Congress Center. Although the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Trump Administration Expected to Roll Back Biden-Era UDAP Rules

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UDAP has been controversial in the US in the past couple of years. Now that we have a new president and a new Congress, the use of UDAP may change....more

DLA Piper

Tariffs and Trump: Preparing Your Business to Mitigate Duties

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In the months leading up to his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled that he may impose various tariffs on US imports. Further, President-elect Trump has nominated several policymakers known for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Keep Your Seatbelts Fastened: The Wild Antitrust Ride May Not Be Over

Key Points - - We expect the second Trump administration to take a relatively aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement, as regulators did during President-elect Trump’s first term, because there is bipartisan support...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Oil & Gas in 2025: Emerging Trends & Predictions

As we enter 2025 with a new president in the White House and Republicans in control of both the House and the Senate, we can look forward to a significant shift in the landscape for oil & gas transactions. The second Trump...more

Saiber LLC

New Jersey Governor Murphy Advocates for Zoning and Permitting During State of the State Address

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In his 2025 State of the State Address on January 14, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy highlighted his administration's push for significant reform of the state's zoning and permitting laws. ...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The intersection of partisan political speech and employee rights. Look both ways before crossing.

Considering the barrage of vitriolic campaign ads that invaded our homes on a nightly basis during the past year, you might think that political debate in America had reached a new low. Think again....more

Cozen O'Connor

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (1/15)

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“Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments in clean energy, and quadrupled the number of retained jobs in 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said this week....more

Allen Matkins

SEC's Latest Complaint Against Elon Musk Spawns Questions About The Politics Of SEC Enforcement

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Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.  The complaint alleges that Mr. Musk in acquiring shares of Twitter failed to file a...more

King & Spalding

119th Congress House Rules – Key Oversight Provisions

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On January 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved its rules package for the 119th Congress (“House Rules”) by a vote of 215-209. As anticipated, the 119th Congress will increase the number of members required to...more

White & Case LLP

President Biden Bans Future Offshore Drilling in Certain Areas

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This client alert provides a brief overview of President Biden’s recent decision to expand the ban on offshore oil and gas leasing, outlining its background, scope, and potential impact on the energy industry. Key...more

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

New Question for Expert Witness: Who Drafted This Report, You Or Your Machine?

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A federal judge in Minnesota recently granted a motion to exclude an expert declaration explaining the dangers of AI deepfakes because the declaration itself contained AI-hallucinated citations. The case was a First Amendment...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Federal Regulation of AI Is Likely To Be Lighter, but States May Fill the Void

Key Points - - President-elect Trump appointed David Sacks, a venture capitalist, as the White House AI and crypto czar. - The Trump administration is likely to adopt a light regulatory approach to AI development and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Decoding Tariff Threats: What Importers Can Expect on Day 1 and Beyond

Key Points - - President-elect Trump’s tariff threats have created considerable uncertainty for importers and U.S. businesses relying on imports. - The incoming president could impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cryptocurrencies Stand To Gain From New Regulators and a Receptive Congress

Key Points - - A Republican president and Congress are expected to be more supportive of digital assets than the current administration. - There is a reasonable chance that legislation creating a regulatory framework...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Resilient Economy and Promises of Lessened Regulation, Lower Taxes Raise Hopes for a Surge in M&A

Key Points - - Pro-growth policies and reduced regulation could create significant opportunities for increased M&A in 2025. - Lower interest rates, moderating inflation and rising stock market valuations may also...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Re-scheduling in Limbo – Hearing Cancelled

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney has cancelled the long-awaited cannabis re-scheduling hearing set for next week. Pro-reform advocates have suggested that the DEA had...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

I-9s and the New Administration – Act Now to Protect Your Workforce

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Companies across various industries in the United States should begin preparing for President-elect Donald Trump's expected crackdown on immigration, and particularly focus on ensuring their employees’ I-9 forms are in order....more

McGuireWoods Consulting

California Legislative Update: Budget, Fires, Los Angeles

California’s Budget Proposal - On Jan. 10, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2025-2026 budget proposal. The budget proposes a total spending of $322.2 billion in state funds – it consists of approximately $228.9...more

Berkshire

Compensation in the New Administration – Mainstays and New Directions in Investigations

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A change in presidential administrations can influence federal enforcement agencies’ priorities, how they interpret laws and guidelines, and how they carry out enforcement. Consequently, the transition to the Trump...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

5 Proactive Steps to Mitigate Immigration Compliance Risks in a Shifting Political Landscape

Businesses are well aware that the incoming administration has made immigration compliance a high-stakes issue. With new policies, shifting regulations, and an ever-changing political landscape, it is challenging to know what...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: Shock and Awe

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“While Republicans have taken unified control of the federal government, President-elect Donald Trump is going to lean heavily on an expansive use of executive power from his first day back in the Oval Office as he has...more

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What’s Next for OFCCP Under The Second Trump Term?

With President Trump’s second administration set to begin on January 20, 2025, federal contractors and subcontractors are anxiously awaiting what he might do with respect to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs...more

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Composition of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the New Administration

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With President-elect Trump poised to take office, some in the energy sector are considering what this means for the composition of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)....more

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