Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

In the 2025 statewide elections, Virginia Democrats gained control of both chambers of the state legislature and the governorship, securing a governmental “trifecta.”

Louisiana Senate Bill No. 196 extends critical tax appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days for both state and parish-level assessments, as well as for appeals of denied refund claims by the Department.

After a record 76-day shutdown, the House unexpectedly passed the Department of Homeland Security funding measure, ending the longest funding standoff in the department's history.

After a record 76-day shutdown, the House unexpectedly passed the Department of Homeland Security funding measure, ending the longest funding standoff in the department's history.

Fiat-backed stablecoins are rapidly emerging as viable payment alternatives, but without a clear Canadian regulatory framework, domestic digital payments risk being overshadowed by foreign-issued stablecoins. This discussion explores the regulatory, economic, and policy considerations necessary for Canada to establish a competitive blockchain-based payment system that maintains domestic control while harnessing the full potential of digital currency innovation.

Iowa lawmakers continue property tax reform negotiations as the 2026 legislative session extends into overtime, with the House advancing a comprehensive package that includes a 2% revenue cap...

Explore practical insights on government contracting through expert discussions covering congressional investigations, cybersecurity risks, compliance challenges, and strategic considerations...

After a record 76-day shutdown, the House unexpectedly passed the Department of Homeland Security funding measure, ending the longest funding standoff in the department's history.

Construction project disputes expose owners to unique long-term financial, operational, and reputational risks that persist well beyond project completion.

The Dominican Republic has emerged as a prime destination for international real estate investment, supported by comprehensive legal protections, fiscal incentives including 15-year property tax exemptions, and modernized digital infrastructure. Legal experts highlight how the combination of macroeconomic stability, transparent regulatory frameworks, and unrestricted capital repatriation has positioned the country as one of the Caribbean's most competitive and reliable real estate markets.

The era of ‘globalization without guardrails’ is rapidly giving way to a world defined by fragmentation, competition, and self-reliance. As the certainty of the rules-based order recedes, governments are looking to assert sovereignty over “critical” domains, from natural resources to supply chains, technology, and infrastructure.

On May 1, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, more than 25 years in the making, will take effect on a provisional basis.