United States: Government, Public Sector

Despite all the geopolitical issues swirling around the United States (or perhaps because of them), our law firm has never been busier helping foreign companies establish a business here.

On October 20, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") released proposed Treasury Regulations that would revoke the look-through rule for domestic C corporations in determining whether qualified investment entities, such as real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), are domestically controlled under Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Proposed Regulations").

The Trump administration has begun to embrace demand-side measures to revitalize US shipbuilding capacity, such as port fees on subsidized Chinese vessels.

As part of this second Trump administration's aggressive efforts to weave right-wing cultural and partisan political issues into every facet of federal governance, agency heads have announced new funding terms and conditions...

Federal political action committees (PACs) must review whether they have accepted contributions from green card holders before making contributions in Ohio following a recent federal court decision.

Determining the best way to deliver meaningful property tax relief is already a flashpoint for the 2026 legislative session. Other areas of focus include property insurance, auto insurance, medical malpractice, healthcare and education.

On October 24, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) DFARS Case 2024-D007 ("the final rule") goes into effect, which amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)...

There are growing reports of federal ICE agents entering Tribal reservations and business establishments, including casinos, to stop, interrogate, and detain people.

The U.S. (DoD) has finalized a rule that amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to formally include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)...

Federal political action committees (PACs) must review whether they have accepted contributions from green card holders before making contributions in Ohio following a recent federal court decision.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0...

Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing. During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise, client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key developments, legislative dynamics and potential impacts to your operations and federal engagement.