Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era

Regulatory Roundup: Navigating a New Era
Regulatory Roundup shares timely insights into significant policy changes under the Trump administration, breaking down complex regulations into clear, actionable information.

EO 11246 Rescinded: Major Shift for Federal Contractors
Today, the new administration issued an Executive Order (EO) related to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
NEPA Practice Without CEQ Regulations
By directing the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to propose rescinding CEQ’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, President Donald Trump’s executive order on “Unleashing American Energy” affects not only energy projects but every major federal agency action significant to the quality of the human environment, including federal infrastructure projects, land management pla

President Trump Elevates Christie to FERC Chair
Among his first actions on January 20, President Trump appointed Mark Christie as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
What To Expect After January 20: Labor Law and Policy in the Trump Administration 2025

The Dismantle DEI Act: One Potential Blueprint for Forthcoming Attacks on DEI

Trump’s FDA and USDA: Five Key Issues To Watch in 2025
The Trump administration’s food regulatory agenda will come into sharper focus once nominees for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and secretary of agriculture are confirmed. The nominees will inherit several ongoing food regulatory initiatives at both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S.

Insight Into the Upcoming Trump Administration’s Antitrust Policy
With the nomination of Commissioner Andrew Ferguson as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) and Gail Slater to helm the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, the second Trump administration’s antitrust policy is coming into focus.

Proposed DOJ FARA Rules Would Increase Uncertainty for Global Companies Amid Heightened Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to update regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA) on January 2, 2025.

How the Trump Administration May Affect AI Policy on Intellectual Property and Deepfakes
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his administration is poised to influence the future of policy surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), including regulations relating to deepfakes.
What To Expect From the Trump Administration on AI Policy
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign and post-election transition have given several strong indications of how the new administration is likely to approach artificial intelligence (AI) policy during his second term, which we describe below.
Employers and Immigration Under Trump: What You Need To Know
With the new administration set to start next year, many employers are focused on immigration and how President-elect Trump’s return to the White House may affect their workforce.

What To Expect From the New Trump FCC
With President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory and the Republicans gaining control of both houses of the legislative branch, significant policy shifts at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are expected, setting the stage for an agenda focused on deregulation and other measures designed to encourage investment, relieve industry from onerous regulatory oversight, and eliminate rule