Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

Seven federal agencies have rescinded their February 2022 Interagency Statement on special purpose credit programs under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This action follows the CFPB's April 2026 amendments to Regulation B that significantly restricted for-profit entities' ability to offer SPCPs using certain demographic factors as eligibility criteria.

The Trump administration's bilateral trade deals promised $9.49 trillion in foreign direct investment, but a detailed analysis reveals only $4.12 trillion qualifies as US-directed investment language...

This edition of Capital Snapshot provides a comprehensive monthly analysis of federal policy developments and political dynamics shaping the 119th Congress. The report examines congressional schedules, appropriations processes, trade policy developments, and legislative updates across defense, tax, financial services, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and energy sectors. It also analyzes the 2026 midterm election landscape, public opinion polling on President Trump's performance, and economic factors inf

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule on August 31, 2026, rescinding its policy to utilize notice and comment procedures for certain rulemaking actions.

This is the third installment in our coverage of the Anthropic/Department of War dispute. Our first alert addressed the Trump administration’s February 27 directives barring federal contractors from using Anthropic and its Claude platform, including Secretary Hegseth’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk to national security and the resulting requirement that all DoW contractors sever commercial ties with the company.

Establishes the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy and directs it to develop recommendations for creating a NASA-led federal academy to educate and train future space sector leaders...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) has released its Annual Report to Congress for calendar year 2025 — marking the Committee’s 50th year of operation.

Studies show that 70-90% of corporate mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their stated goals, making governance discipline critical as deal activity accelerates. This framework guides directors through the fiduciary duties, key questions, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls they must navigate when overseeing a significant acquisition. From evaluating strategic rationale and synergies to managing conflicts of interest and ensuring adequate due diligence, directors who approach acquisitions w

An intelligence fellow examines Africa's strategic importance through the lens of US-China competition, critical mineral supply chains, and evolving security partnerships.

This is the third installment in our coverage of the Anthropic/Department of War dispute. Our first alert addressed the Trump administration’s February 27 directives barring federal contractors from using Anthropic and its Claude platform, including Secretary Hegseth’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk to national security and the resulting requirement that all DoW contractors sever commercial ties with the company.

Establishes the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy and directs it to develop recommendations for creating a NASA-led federal academy to educate and train future space sector leaders...

The US Treasury Department has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," the most comprehensive economic pressure campaign ever directed at Iran, featuring expanded secondary sanctions, revoked banking access, and new sector-wide restrictions. Simultaneously, the administration has granted significant sanctions relief to Syria while tightening measures against terrorist support networks and updating Venezuela-related authorizations. These developments signal a major shift in US sanctions policy that will requi