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AG Bondi Refocuses DOJ Priorities in New Guidance Documents

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On February 5, newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a series of guidance documents refocusing U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities for the new Administration. In addition to effectuating many of President...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Establishment of the White House Faith Office (Trump EO Tracker)

Establishes the White House Faith Office, which shall have lead responsibility in the executive branch to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to serve families and communities....more

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DOT Order Links Federal Transportation Funds to Marriage and Birth Rates

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On January 29, 2025, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an Order announcing that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) would prioritize issuing grants, loans, and contracts to communities with “marriage and...more

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Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | February 7, 2025

Good Afternoon! U.S. Chamber launches space leadership council, Crew 9 has to stay…just a little bit longer, and new executive orders spur reviews, revisions and other activity across U.S. space agencies, and Akin’s Micheal...more

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Mexican Government Releases "Plan México"

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The Mexican government recently launched the Mexico Plan (Plan México), a six-year strategy in collaboration with the federal government and the private sector intended to promote economic growth in Mexico....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Panama Leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative

On Feb. 3, Panama announced its plans to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced his decision following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during Rubio’s...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5 - February 2025

House Organizes (Finally!) - After more than three weeks of Democrat members boycotting session to deny quorum and multiple lawsuits playing out in the Court system, the DFL and GOP leaders of the Minnesota House of...more

Hogan Lovells

Executive Order seeks to impose FCA liability for contractor and grantee DEI programs

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO 14173). In commentary published since then, Hogan Lovells has analyzed various...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

DEI Developments: DOJ Issues Memo, “Ending DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences”

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As we reported previously, President Trump’s January 21 Executive Order (EO) 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” terminated certain affirmative action requirements applicable to...more

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DOGE Issues Directive Regarding GSA Leases

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Introduction - The U.S. federal government, through the United States General Services Administration (GSA), is the largest tenant in the country, currently leasing approximately 150 million square feet of office space and...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Maximizing Recovery Under Federal Grants and Contracts Following Trump Administration Executive Orders

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The Trump Administration’s “temporar[y] pause” in federal funding shocked federal funding recipients across a range of industries. Announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and ostensibly to reassess all federal...more

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UK Financial Policy Committee response to HM Treasury November 2024 letter on remit and recommendations

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HM Treasury has published a letter (dated 18 December 2024) from Andrew Bailey, Bank of England Governor, in his role as Chair of the Financial Policy Committee. In the letter, Mr Bailey sets out the response of the FPC to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Attorney General Issues New Policy on Prosecutorial Discretion and Enforcement Priorities

On February 5, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General issued a new policy to all Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) employees highlighting the boundaries of prosecutorial discretion with respect to charging, plea...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Attorney General Orders Investigation of Federally Funded Private Sector Institutions for Potential Civil Rights Violations

On February 5, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General issued a memorandum to all Department of Justice (DOJ) employees titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences,” mandating investigation of...more

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Fifth Circuit Upholds Minimum Wage Rate for Federal Contractors

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently found the Biden administration operated within its authority when it raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour in 2022. This represents a relatively rare win...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: January 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. ...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

PURA Opens Investigation Into Interconnection Process Modifications

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On January 21, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“PURA” or the “Authority”) opened Docket 25-01-27 to investigate interconnection process modifications.  On February 3, 2025, in its Notice of Proceeding,...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Bondi: DOJ Will Investigate Private-Sector DEI

Recently confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a slew of memos to Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys laying out new DOJ policies and priorities on Wednesday evening. Among them is a memo targeting diversity,...more

Buchalter

Trump’s New Approach to the FCPA

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On February 5, 2025, US Attorney General (AG), Pam Bondi, issued a memorandum entitled Total Elimination of Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations, in which she provides new guidance to the Department of Justice...more

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Federal Judge Issues Restraining Order Halting Federal Spending Freeze

On Jan. 31, 2025, a federal district court in Rhode Island entered a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) prohibiting all federal agencies from pausing, canceling or terminating any awards or obligations as directed by an...more

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White House Rescinds Memorandum Freezing Federal Spending

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Two days after the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum freezing all federal grants until at least February 10, 2025, the OMB issued a memorandum reversing the spending freeze....more

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Lawsuit Threatens DEI-Related Executive Orders

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As outlined in a recently published Legal Alert, shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump enacted two Executive Orders designed to detect and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs related to...more

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President Trump Ends Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors

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Amidst a flurry of employment-related executive orders issued during the first few days of the new administration, on January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and...more

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Proposed Rule on Organizational Conflicts of Interest Signals Significant Changes for Contractors

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Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) should be front of mind for any federal government contractor. The mere presence of an OCI may cause contractors to reconsider which contracting opportunities to pursue, reshape...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of FCA Suit

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Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of FCA Suit - On Tuesday, the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s grant of Express Scripts’ motion to dismiss a whistleblower’s lawsuit accusing Express Scripts of defrauding the US...more

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