Strategy

Federal and state campaign finance regulators continue to scrutinize disclosure requirements and recurring donation practices, while courts weigh the constitutional boundaries of transparency laws. Recent developments include FEC inquiries into software-driven reporting errors, a Ninth Circuit ruling upholding Arizona's donor disclosure law, and California's new quarterly reporting framework for behested payments.

New York City's Department of City Planning has released the list of 12 community districts eligible for the Affordable Housing Fast Track, a streamlined 90-day land use review process replacing the standard seven-month ULURP timeline. These designated districts, spanning Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, were selected based on historically low affordable housing production and will qualify for expedited review beginning January 1, 2027.

California Assembly Bill 1603 mandates unprecedented public disclosure of PFAS-containing pesticides through a searchable database, annual reporting, and direct notification to county enforcement authorities. While the law imposes no immediate restrictions or labeling requirements on registrants, it explicitly signals legislative intent to phase out PFAS pesticides and creates a regulatory infrastructure that heightens reputational, enforcement, and litigation risks.

Explore how AI implementation in enterprise investigations faces a critical validation challenge that undermines efficiency gains, why most AI pilots fail to scale beyond proof-of-concept, and how tariff policies are fundamentally reshaping North American supply chain strategies. Discover insights on cybersecurity threats, data center development diligence, and regulatory compliance frameworks for digital financial assets.

Mary Ellen Powers reflects on her groundbreaking four-decade career at Jones Day, from becoming the first woman Firm Administrative Partner to leading major expansions across Europe and the Middle East. What lessons has she learned about leadership, client service, and advancing women in the legal profession?

Attorneys Steve Osborn and Jen Rubin explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the attorney-client relationship, from clients using AI to challenge legal advice to the critical risks of losing attorney-client privilege.

Idaho's newly approved Opportunity Zones offer tax incentives to investors who fund development projects in designated communities across the state. The program connects private capital with real estate and business ventures in areas including Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Post Falls, potentially bringing new housing, jobs, and economic activity to these regions.

The federal Opportunity Zone program has been made permanent through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introducing significant changes to tax deferral rules, census tract designations, and investment incentives. Understanding how Opportunity Zones 2.0 differs from the original program is critical for business owners, investors, and real estate developers planning transactions in 2026 and beyond.

The FSRA has introduced a new “Sub-Threshold Fund Manager” (STFM) category, designed to provide a proportionate regulatory approach for managers of smaller funds.

Indeed, tariff engineering can do more than lower a company’s duty bill. On Simply Trade, hosts Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles talk with Hal Berman and John Petitte of Trade Insight. Together, they explain how tariff engineering works best as a cross-functional strategy.

The Eleventh Circuit recently vacated a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Georgia’s social media law, which had an effective date of July 1, 2025. Enforcement was temporarily blocked in June 2025, shortly before the law’s effective date.

As customs enforcement shifts toward a zero-trust, evidence-driven approach, importers face heightened scrutiny over tariff classifications, country-of-origin claims, and supply-chain documentation.