Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

A Council on Foreign Relations study group, including WilmerHale Senior Counsel Stephen Preston, has released a comprehensive report examining the critical state of America's defense industrial...

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has preliminarily enjoined the Department of War from enforcing WuXi AppTec's Section 1260H designation, finding the agency misread its evidence on state and military affiliation. However, this ruling does not close alternative pathways to biotechnology company of concern (BCC) designation under the BIOSECURE Act, and earlier supply-chain restrictions continue to drive near-term compliance decisions with a critical June 30, 2027 deadline for sub-tier supp

President Trump's Executive Order 14420 declares a national emergency over foreign-produced bulk-power system equipment, authorizing the Department of Energy to prohibit or condition transactions involving certain electric infrastructure. The order establishes a framework for procurement restrictions and vendor qualification requirements, with implementing regulations required within 120 days. How will this impact utilities, data center operators, and equipment vendors navigating supply chain vulnerabilitie

The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, now covering many employees previously left unprotected. The updates to the VHRA — including adjusted criteria for an employer to be subject to the law and an extended deadline to file a claim — is a game changer, especially for employees experiencing age discrimination. They now have less hoops to jump through to be able to seek justice. But what are the warning signs for age discrimination in the workplace?

The Department of Education has issued new guidance prohibiting schools from considering race in student discipline decisions, arguing that efforts to address racial disparities in disciplinary outcomes may violate Title VI. Two federal investigations have been launched against school districts, signaling an expansive interpretation of anti-discrimination law that could reshape how educational institutions approach equity considerations across all operations.

Federal agencies and states are increasingly taking divergent approaches to disparate-impact liability. While the federal government has moved to eliminate disparate-impact enforcement...

Seven federal agencies have rescinded their February 2022 Interagency Statement on special purpose credit programs under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.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 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released its Annual Report to Congress, covering calendar year (CY) 2025 activity. The Report, a statutory requirement, provides annual statistics about CFIUS actions and processes as well as information on the Committee’s priorities. Although three lapses in appropriations caused CFIUS to toll deadlines for more than 120 days over the reporting period, the Committee generally proved able to clear transactions within historic averages, even in the face of increased caseloads.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its Annual Report to Congress for 2025, revealing critical data about the Committee's activities and their implications for cross-border transactions. The report provides essential insights for foreign investors and dealmakers navigating the complex landscape of U.S. business acquisitions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the current regulatory environment. Understanding these tre

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.