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Trump Administration Pursues Deregulation in a Trio of Orders

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The orders span various sectors and aim to introduce sunset provisions into regulations and eliminate regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive....more

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Trump Administration appeals ruling that blocked CFPB firings

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The Trump Administration has appealed an order by a federal District Court Judge blocking the CFPB from firing 1483 employees effective in June 2025 and cutting off their access to CFPB work systems on April 18, 2025....more

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White House Advances Deregulatory Agenda

On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to begin repealing regulations deemed “clearly unlawful,” particularly those invalidated or undermined by recent Supreme Court rulings such as...more

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Trump Directs FTC to Lead Government-Wide Rescission and Modification of Anticompetitive Federal Regulations

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to lead a process for identifying and rescinding or modifying anticompetitive federal regulations that “reduce...more

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Trump Administration Calls for Additional Deregulatory Action

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Last week, President Trump issued several actions, including executive orders and instructions to agencies, that direct agency heads to review and repeal regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive. The actions further...more

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Republicans ask federal banking agencies to withdraw rules, guidance

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Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have sent letters to financial regulators asking them to rescind a variety of measures the regulators issued during the Biden Administration....more

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House sends Trump resolution to nullify CFPB overdraft rule

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The resolution to nullify the CFPB’s overdraft rule now is in President Trump’s hands....more

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The State of the FTC’s Consumer Protection Agenda Under President Trump

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As contemplated in December 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s operations during the first two months under the second Trump Administration have been chaotic. Unsurprisingly, the policy focus appears to be de-regulation...more

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What the Future May Hold for Crypto Asset Litigation and Regulation

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The Trump Administration has espoused—both on the campaign trail and in recent administrative actions—a strong interest in deregulating cryptocurrency laws and advancing the United States itself as a player in the...more

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EPA Announces Rollbacks on 31 Environmental Provisions

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The new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, announced March 12 the agency would be rolling back 31 key environmental provisions that regulate air pollution, water protections, and the energy...more

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EPA Announces Historic Deregulation

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On March 12, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued a flurry of press releases announcing its plan to rollback dozens of Biden-era, as well as earlier, environmental regulations. This historic move is part...more

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EPA Announces Deregulatory Initiative to "Power the Great American Comeback"

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on March 12, 2025, that EPA will undertake 31 distinct actions in an effort to advance President Donald Trump's Day One executive orders (EOs) to...more

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EPA Previews Expansive Deregulation Efforts

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The EPA administrator announced 31 deregulatory actions the agency will prioritize. On March 12, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a video and accompanying press release from Administrator Lee...more

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AI Reporter - March 2025

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Google removed its organizational ban on the use of AI for weapons and surveillance systems. The change eliminates key portions of the tech giant’s AI Principles that banned such uses. These principles, established in 2018,...more

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“Delete, Delete, Delete”: FCC Begins Deregulatory Review

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On March 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice titled “In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete,” which seeks public comment on “identifying FCC rules for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary...more

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Consumer Finance’s Deregulatory Shift - The Evolving Role of Compliance

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With federal regulatory pressure easing, consumer financial services companies are well positioned to pursue growth with fewer potential roadblocks. ...more

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Acting NLRB General Counsel Rescinds Biden-Era Policy Guidance on Non-Compete Agreements

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On February 14, 2025, NLRB Acting General Counsel William B. Cowan rescinded a number of active General Counsel Memoranda citing an increasing “backlog of cases [grown] to the point where it is no longer sustainable.” Among...more

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Deregulation of the Administrative State: Opportunities and Risks Presented by Recent Executive Order

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Amidst the flurry of Executive Orders (“EOs”) that tends to accompany any new administration, one EO may have flown under the radar. But for the regulated community—which, these days, includes most businesses in some form or...more

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Trump orders review of regulations to help the ‘deconstruction of the overbearing and burdensome administrative state’

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President Trump has issued an Executive Order that requires agencies to review all regulations “for consistency with law and Administration policy.”...more

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Insurance Coverage During Environmental Deregulation: Challenges and Adaptations

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Environmental insurance plays a critical role in managing the financial risks associated with environmental liabilities. It provides coverage for pollution incidents, cleanup costs, and legal defense expenses, offering a...more

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“Deregulatory Review” EO Could Provide Opportunity to Streamline Government Contracting Rules

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President Trump issued an Executive Order this week that broadly targets federal regulations and guidance for review and rescission, amid a flurry of activity focused on limiting the size and reach of government. The February...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order On Implementing DOGE Deregulatory Agenda

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On February 19, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Deregulatory Initiative” (“the Deregulation EO” or...more

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More Executive Orders Addressing the Size and Authority of the Federal Government

Executive Order Directing Deregulation and Termination of Certain Regulatory Enforcement Actions - On February 19, 2025, in an executive order titled Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department...more

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First Month of the Trump Administration: Environmental Summaries and Insights

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President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with multiple headline-grabbing environmental acts. The Stinson LLP environmental team summarizes major actions and provides insight below on what it means for the...more

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Regulating for Growth: how will the UK’s regulatory landscape change?

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The Government has publicly tasked regulators with taking decisions “for growth, not just for risk”. This article explores how the Government’s political pressure on regulators might influence their behaviour, and what that...more

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