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So Much for “Closing the Loophole”: How the Entire Hemp Industry Got Rolled and What Comes Next

Shock. Grief. Dismay. Desperation. Just a few of the emotions I have encountered during countless phone calls and meetings with stakeholders in the hemp industry since the federal government enacted a law that would...more

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New Candidates Launch Campaigns in AZ and NY AG Races

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Greg Roeberg has announced plans to run for Arizona AG and will seek the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary. Roeberg describes himself as having served as a campaign attorney for President Donald Trump....more

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Healthcare Extenders Tracker (December 2025 Update)

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Many healthcare programs are extended for specific time periods, as short as one or two years or as long as 10, and are usually attached to a larger piece of must-pass legislation....more

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The 2027 MA and Part D proposed rule: What’s in and what’s out

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Last week, right before you enjoyed your Thanksgiving feast, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that lays out policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D...more

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12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 1 – Potential Impacts of 2025–2026 State AG Elections — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In the first episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Ashley Taylor, co-leader of the firm's State Attorneys General (AG) team, is joined by his colleague Stephanie Kozol, senior government...more

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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Federal “Election Day” Statutes Preempt State Mail‑In Ballot Deadlines

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The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has granted review of Watson v. Republican National Committee, No. 24-1260, a case stemming from Mississippi that examines the interaction between federal election-day statutes and...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Taxation & Representation, Dec. 2025

On Nov. 19, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) released the 2026 Senate calendar. T-28 Days Until the Expiration of the ACA eAPTCs: With the House scheduled to be in session for two more weeks, Congress has yet to...more

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Renewed Scrutiny: Intensified Oversight of Foreign Gifts, Contracts and Ties in U.S. Higher Education

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The Trump administration is placing increased emphasis on oversight of foreign gifts, contracts and connections with colleges and universities in the United States. Newly announced reporting mechanisms and statutory changes...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - December 2025

It’s the season of faith, hope, and giving. In these challenging and consequential holidays, it’s a great time to recall the Biblical wisdom of Luke 12:28, especially as paraphrased by the 35th president in a more optimistic...more

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Federal Commissioner of Lobbying Lowers Registration Threshold for In-House Lobbyists

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As of January 19, 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada's (the "Commissioner") revised interpretation of the “significant part of duties” registration threshold set out under section 7 of the federal...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: November 2025

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. If you would like additional information on anything...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker – December 1

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The U.S. government has announced that the tariff rate on imports from South Korea will drop to 15%, retroactive to November 1. Commerce Secretary Lutnick announced in a statement posted yesterday that the tariffs on a range...more

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Current State of US Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – December 2025

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In its continuing response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia and Belarus. This alert summarizes...more

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The Weekly Hill Update - December 2025

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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

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 6, Issue 24

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Fugees rapper Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for running a years-long, multimillion-dollar foreign...more

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NLRB On Way to Quorum?

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For most of the Trump 2.0, the NLRB has been paralyzed from deciding cases due to the lack of a quorum. The Board is not able to issue decisions unless three of its five Board positions are filled. For the last few months,...more

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Campbell’s Stipulated Order Reinforces Trademark Protection in Political Speech

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The Campbell’s Company and CSC Brands LP recently resolved a trademark infringement lawsuit against Michigan congressional candidate Shelby Nicole Campbell and her “Campbell for Congress” campaign, which used imagery closely...more

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White House Draft EO Targets State AI Laws as New EO Emphasizes Security

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White House draft EO proposes overriding state AI laws with a uniform national standard. A leaked executive order targets over 1,000 state-level AI bills, including laws in California and Colorado, and calls for a centralized...more

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Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally: Practical defense trade implications

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On November 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a major non-NATO ally....more

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Venezuela Update: November 25, 2025 (Spanish)

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

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Venezuela Update: November 25, 2025 (English)

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

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Supreme Court Holds Argument On IEEPA Tariffs

On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral argument in the appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging the tariffs that the President imposed pursuant to the International Emergency...more

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New York State Board of Elections Put on Notice Regarding Alleged HAVA Violations

On November 24, 2025, Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE) sent a letter to the Co-Executive Directors of the New York State Board of Elections (NYSBOE) raising concerns that New York’s voter registration...more

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New York State Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to State Voting Rights Act

On November 20, 2025, New York State’s highest court rejected a constitutional challenge from the Town of Newburgh to the state Voting Rights Act. The Court of Appeals held that the Town of Newburgh, a political subdivision...more

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US Government Reopens: What to Know

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With the federal government reopening, US agencies are resuming operations while beginning to tackle the challenges created by the shutdown. This LawFlash provides a rundown of how government bodies are addressing these...more

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