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Supreme Court Overrules Humphrey’s Executor And Permits At-Will Removal Of FTC Commissioners
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturned 91 years of precedent by declaring the FTC's for-cause removal protections unconstitutional, fundamentally reshaping the balance of power between the President and independent agencies. This landmark ruling extends beyond the FTC to impact dozens of independent agencies with similar removal provisions, reflecting the Court's growing skepticism toward aspects of the modern administrative state. The decision raises critical questions about pres
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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President Trump Signs Executive Order On Defense Supply Chains, Critical Materials
President Trump's July 2026 executive order fundamentally reshapes defense supply chain requirements by imposing strict limitations on statutory sourcing waivers, mandating comprehensive supplier vetting across all tiers, and requiring contractors to trace materials from raw origins through final delivery. The order establishes new mitigation plan requirements for noncompliant materials and directs the Department of War to develop regulations prohibiting the use of components from "unreliable foreign suppli
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Holland & Knight
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Supreme Court Overrules Humphrey’s Executor And Permits At-Will Removal Of FTC Commissioners
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturned 91 years of precedent by declaring the FTC's for-cause removal protections unconstitutional, fundamentally reshaping the balance of power between the President and independent agencies. This landmark ruling extends beyond the FTC to impact dozens of independent agencies with similar removal provisions, reflecting the Court's growing skepticism toward aspects of the modern administrative state. The decision raises critical questions about pres
United States Government
GA
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Supreme Court Confirms: Judicial Review Cannot Be Legislated Away
The Supreme Court of Canada has established that Parliament cannot prevent judicial review of administrative decisions, striking down a partial privative clause in the Conflict of Interest Act. This landmark ruling constitutionalizes the availability of judicial review for all exercises of public power, fundamentally reshaping the relationship between legislatures, administrative bodies, and courts. The decision clarifies that while legislatures may influence how courts review decisions, they cannot elimina
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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ACHP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul Of Section 106 Tribal Consultation Regulations
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has voted to approve a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would fundamentally restructure the Section 106 Tribal consultation process under the National Historic Preservation Act. The proposed revisions would replace the existing step-by-step consultation framework with an agency-prepared report system, narrow key definitions affecting historic property eligibility, and shift significant control over timelines and outcomes to federal agencies.
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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New U.S. Tariffs Replace Expiring Section 122 Tariffs
President Trump's administration has shifted from emergency tariffs to Section 301 tariffs targeting forced labor practices, imposing 10-12.5% duties on imports from over 60 trading partners. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal framework, country-specific rates, product exemptions, and the strategic pivot from constitutionally challenged emergency measures to established trade policy enforcement mechanisms.
Worldwide International
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Fennemore
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ACHP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul Of Section 106 Tribal Consultation Regulations
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has voted to approve a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would fundamentally restructure the Section 106 Tribal consultation process under the National Historic Preservation Act. The proposed revisions would replace the existing step-by-step consultation framework with an agency-prepared report system, narrow key definitions affecting historic property eligibility, and shift significant control over timelines and outcomes to federal agencies.
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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Un tribunal de la C.-B. rejette la demande d’un propriétaire privé souhaitant rouvrir un procès relatif à un titre ancestral
La Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique a rejeté une demande de réouverture du procès dans l'affaire Cowichan Tribes, où un titre ancestral avait été déclaré sur des terres comprenant des propriétés privées. Cette décision soulève des questions importantes sur la coexistence du titre ancestral et de la propriété en fief simple, ainsi que sur le rôle des propriétaires fonciers privés dans de tels litiges.
Canada Government
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter | July 24, 2026
Congress navigates a complex legislative landscape as the House passes a clean continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, while simultaneously advancing a controversial third reconciliation package focused on defense and national security. With Senate Republicans divided and appropriations committees reshuffling leadership following Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, lawmakers face mounting pressure to address critical Defense Department funding shortfalls and negotiate bipartisan solutions before
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Steptoe LLP
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The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter
Washington faces unprecedented challenges as the Senate grapples with the loss of influential Senator Lindsey Graham, ongoing leadership vacancies, and stalled appropriations negotiations. With Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizing partisan budgeting approaches and Republicans struggling to advance spending bills, the path forward for FY27 funding remains uncertain. House leadership's announcement of a clean continuing resolution and advancement of a narrow $95 billion budget resolution add furth
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Steptoe LLP
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