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Covers Donald Trump's Presidency, providing expert thought leadership across the various legal practice areas that may be impacted. Including but not limited to Employment and HR, Immigration, International Law, Environment Law and Technology.

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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
United States Government
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Holland & Knight
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DOJ Issues First Healthcare Declination Under New Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) recently announced that it declined to bring criminal healthcare fraud charges against Campus Eye Management and its parent, Campus Eye Management Holdings LLC – the first healthcare fraud declination under DOJ's new Department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP), which was released in March 2026.
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Holland & Knight

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New NSF Policy On Collaborations With Restricted Entities Raises Significant Compliance Risks
The US National Science Foundation has introduced a sweeping new policy prohibiting the use of NSF funds for research collaborations with organizations on federal restricted-party lists, raising critical compliance questions for universities and research institutions. With certification requirements expected to take effect in Fiscal Year 2027, organizations face potential False Claims Act liability and other enforcement consequences if they fail to identify and address prohibited relationships. The policy's
United States Government
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Steptoe LLP
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CFPB Deputy Director Mark Paoletta Delivers Sharp Rebuke Of Chopra-Era Approach To Financial Literacy
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Acting Director Russell Vought has signaled a dramatic philosophical shift in its approach to consumer protection, with Deputy Director Mark Paoletta sharply criticizing the enforcement-focused priorities of former Director Rohit Chopra. The Bureau now emphasizes financial education as a preventive measure, arguing that informed consumers are better equipped to make sound decisions and avoid fraud, while characterizing the previous administration's approach as
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Psychedelic Drug Trial Design Clarified In FDA Final Guidance
The FDA has finalized guidance on clinical investigations for psychedelic drugs, introducing significant changes from its 2023 draft version. Key updates include expanded scope beyond classic psychedelics, heightened focus on functional unblinding and bias mitigation strategies, promotion of innovative trial designs, and emphasis on epidemiological analyses for abuse potential assessments.
United States Healthcare
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Brazil's action at the WTO should have no practical effect, says former diplomat
Brazil has formally challenged U.S. tariffs through the World Trade Organization, but according to former Brazilian diplomat and attorney Régis Arslanian, this multilateral approach may prove largely ineffective. The action raises questions about the declining power of international trade dispute mechanisms and whether traditional diplomatic channels still hold sway over major economic powers.
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