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Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chairman

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On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 52-44, along party lines, to confirm the nomination of Paul Atkins as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...more

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Defense Contractors Likely Target of Increased Scrutiny Under New Administration

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Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth testified during his confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, that if confirmed*, he intends to use audits to identify potential waste and abuse in defense spending, explaining that...more

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Jonathan Kanter Undergoes Senate Confirmation Hearing to Lead Antitrust Division at the Justice Department

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On October 6, 2021, Jonathan Kanter, President Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division (the “Division”) testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at his confirmation...more

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Gensler Confirmed as SEC Chair - A Look into the “Crypto Ball”

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On April 14, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gary Gensler as the new Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Over the last few years the SEC has taken an assertive position in considering many digital assets to...more

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HHS and OMB Confirmation Watch: Implications for Health Care and Federal Budgets

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The confirmations of Cabinet secretaries and federal agency directors by the U.S. Senate are critical and early milestones in any new President’s administration. Permanent department leadership allows the executive branch to...more

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Senate Confirms Two FERC Commissioners

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The US Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mark Christie (R) and Allison Clements (D) to fill the remaining Republican and Democratic vacant seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. These confirmations restore...more

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Senate Confirms Pair of Appointees to National Labor Relations Board

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In a package deal, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointments of two members to the National Labor Relations Board (“Board” or “NLRB”). Lauren McFerran, who previously served as a member of the NLRB for five years until her...more

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BREAKING: James Danly’s Nomination for FERC Commissioner Heads to the Senate

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On March 3, 2020, FERC General Counsel James Danly’s nomination for FERC Commissioner passed out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s business meeting with a recorded vote of 12-8 in support....more

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James Danly Nomination for FERC Commissioner Returned

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On January 3, 2020, James Danly’s nomination for Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) was returned to the White House for renomination, due to the Senate’s failure to confirm or reject the...more

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Governor Appoints New Commissioner Of Business Oversight

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Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Jan Owen's successor at the Department of Business Oversight...more

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With Senate Confirmation of NLRB Member John Ring, NLRB Shifts to Republican Majority

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Yesterday, the Senate, voting along party lines 50 to 48, confirmed John Ring as a member of the National Labor Relations Board. With Ring’s confirmation, the five-member NLRB is now fully staffed with a 3-2 Republican...more

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