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Syria Sanctions - New General License Issued by OFAC Following Trump Announcement

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President Trump announced plans to relax sanctions against Syria during his recent trip to the Middle East, where he visited with the country’s President, Ahmed al-Sharaa. ...more

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The Trump Administration Announces Price Targets as It Takes a Second Swing at “Most Favored Nation” Drug Pricing Model

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At a Glance - MFN Pricing Returns: The EO revives effort to link U.S. drug prices to those in peer countries, calling for voluntary industry action. Aggressive Action on the Table: If progress on voluntary price cuts...more

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Shifting Priorities in White Collar Enforcement: May 2025 DOJ Memo and What It Means for Companies

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On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division announced significant changes in its policies on investigating and prosecuting white collar crime, including a shift in focus toward several areas deemed to...more

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CFPB Changes Approach to Guidance

On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a sweeping withdrawal of 67 guidance documents issued since the CFPB’s inception, signaling a marked shift in its regulatory approach. This move...more

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White House Establishes a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile: What It Is and What It Implies

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On March 6, President Trump issued an Executive Order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve capitalized by Government BTC and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile capitalized by other crypto assets. Creating the Strategic...more

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Regulating the Depths: International and Domestic Developments in Deep-sea Mining

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As global demand for critical minerals intensifies — driven by the energy transition, technological innovation, and geopolitical competition — deep-sea mining has emerged as a potential frontier in resource development. At...more

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Trump’s New Executive Order Targeting Disparate Impact Liability May Target Fair Lending as Well

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On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which seeks to eliminate disparate impact liability, denouncing it as a threat to equal opportunity...more

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Executive Order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance”: Revitalizing the U.S. Shipbuilding and Maritime Industry

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (the “EO”) entitled Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance. The EO directs the creation of a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan aimed at revitalizing U.S. maritime...more

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“Just do it” May Sell Shoes, but Can It Revolutionize Bureaucracy?

There are a variety of accounts on the progress and success of the first days of the Trump Administration. Some put special significance on a new administration’s first 100 days, but is this the first 100 days or four years +...more

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Trump Administration issues America First Investment Policy

Positive Development for Investors from Allied Nations - In a further solidification of the Administration’s efforts to isolate identified adversaries and strengthen U.S. leadership key strategic technologies, the...more

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Federal Contractors Take Note: What Trump’s Procurement Reforms Mean for You

On April 15, President Trump issued two new executive orders that will have a direct impact on federal contractors: - Restoring Common Sense To Federal Procurement directs federal agencies to eliminate from the FAR any...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Reg Reform Update – Financial Regulations To Be Clarified or Repealed

While tariff policy has captured headlines, four recent regulatory reform policy developments are nevertheless significant for the financial services industry. These developments are tied to increasing presidential control...more

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Trump Administration Early Executive Orders Signal Shift in AI Policy

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Since returning to office, President Trump quickly issued two executive orders that mark a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to artificial intelligence regulation and oversight (“Trump AI EOs”). These...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - Security for New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: On March 7, 2025, the White House hosted a Digital Assets Summit to celebrate the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a Digital Assets Stockpile by an Executive Order titled,...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — April 2025

After a flurry of actions in February, March seemed relatively calm by comparison, though there was plenty to track and unpack as the month progressed. All eyes are on what House Republicans will end up cutting from the...more

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Executive Orders and Policy Updates

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Since President Trump's inauguration, the Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders and policy actions with potential impacts for the life sciences industry. Notable actions include rescinding Biden-era...more

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New Executive Order on Immediate Measures to Increase American Critical Mineral Production

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On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production. The EO builds on previous energy-focused actions taken by the Administration, and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New Administration Outlook: The Future of Government Payments – No More Paper Checks Later This Year

New executive order mandates a general transition to electronic payments and the elimination of paper checks for federal payments, such as distributing tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits, and other key...more

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War on the Offshore – President Trump Restores Areas Withdrawn by President Biden from Offshore Drilling

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A series of recent actions undertaken by President Biden, near the end of his term, and President Trump, in the early days of his presidency, have called into question a key issue under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Aiming to Increase American Mineral Production

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The order aims to coordinate government efforts to fast-track permitting and accelerate funding to enhance critical minerals value chains from the mine to finished products....more

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Enforcement Outlook Under the Second Trump Administration: How Trump’s Priorities Will Impact White-Collar Enforcement Actions

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With every change in administration, organizations and individuals face changes in the types of conduct the federal government focuses on in its investigations, enforcement, and criminal prosecutions. ...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Tariffs and Trade Actions: Summing Up the Last Few Days

The tariff news of the last day has been coming at full speed. Whether a small manufacturer or part of a multinational group company; a firm that manages cross-border supply chains on a daily basis or one that rarely thought...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — March 2025

Federal Energy Policy Update: A Tumultuous Start to 2025 - The saying “March comes in like a lion” refers to the weather. However, in the political sphere, the Trump administration has ushered in a turbulent start to the...more

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – February 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Addressing Second Amendment Rights

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On February 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Attorney General to review and propose actions to address the right to keep and bear arms, which he called “an indispensable safeguard of security...more

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