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Texas Capitol Report: New Legislation Takes Effect

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The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought forward a series of new laws, including those that took effect on September 1. These changes directly impact how businesses across industries operate, from compliance requirements to...more

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Executive Order 14275: Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement

Under the President’s Executive Order 14275: Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, the government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). ...more

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"Byrd" Is the Word for Federal Grantees

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President Donald Trump on Aug. 28, 2025, signed a presidential memorandum directing U.S. Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to investigate whether federal grant funds are being used for lobbying and political activities in...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, September 4, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Navigates SEPTA Crisis Amid Budget Stalemate - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is caught between House Democrats and Senate Republicans as he tries to secure long-term funding for SEPTA, which has already cut service...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2025

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the MORE Act was reintroduced, and the SAFER Banking Act got some support. Roger Stone came out in favor...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

What Does the DOJ Guidance on Unlawful DEI Signal About False Claims Act Enforcement?

On July 30, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued guidance to recipients of federal funds that reiterates the Trump Administration’s view that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...more

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CFPB Releases Gold Science Standard Report

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The CFPB recently released a Report on Actions Taken to Implement Gold Standard Science that addresses steps the CFPB has taken and plans to take to implement the May 2025 Executive Order entitled “Restoring Gold Standard...more

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Alaska Names New AG; Iowa and Kansas AGs Appoint New Chief Deputies

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Alaska: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Stephen J. Cox as the next Alaska AG, effective August 29, 2025. Former Alaska AG Treg Taylor previously announced that he would be stepping down on August 29, 2025. AG Cox is a...more

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5 Ways the 2026 Midterms Will Impact the Senate HELP Committee and Employers Across the Country

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It may be hard to believe, but the 2026 midterm elections are right around the corner (at least by DC standards), and it’s time for employers to start paying attention. While Republicans are hoping to maintain control of both...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: September 3, 2025

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U.S. Congress returns from the August 2025 recess for a short session. Both chambers will be forced to address a looming to-do list, namely potentially extending government funding beyond Sept. 30, 2025....more

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Federal Appeals Court rules that Trump illegally fired FTC board member, orders her reinstatement

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A divided federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump illegally fired Democratic FTC member Rebecca Slaughter and has ordered that she be reinstated to her position....more

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CFPB Industry Impact Uncertain Amid Priority Shift, Staff Cuts

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On April 16, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a memo to staff outlining its new supervision and enforcement priorities for 2025. These priorities appear to be intended to reverse some of the more prominent...more

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In-Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's August 2025 Political Law Round-Up

Former FEC Chairmen Urge Supreme Court to Clarify Bribery Standard, Warn Against Criminalizing Routine Campaign Interactions...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Venezuelan TPS Protections; USCIS Terminates 2021 Designation Anyway

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In a critical ruling that preserves stability for many Venezuelan nationals in the U.S., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s order that prevents the abrupt termination of Temporary Protected Status...more

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DOJ and DHS Launch Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force

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On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This initiative is designed to...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (9/3)

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After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan - “Officials in Illinois condemned the Trump administration on Tuesday for a planned immigration crackdown and influx of federal agents...more

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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling Deeming Tariffs Under IEEPA Unlawful

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On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, holding that President Trump overstepped the authority provided by Congress under the...more

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State-Level Foreign Influence Laws Begin Taking Effect

State legislatures considered hundreds of bills to curb foreign influence in state and local politics during the 2025 sessions. Many aimed to require additional disclosures for lobbying efforts on behalf of foreign companies...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of September 2, 2025: Congress Returns with Lengthy To-Do List

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The House and Senate return to a packed schedule this week after being on recess for the month of August. Most pressing, government funding is set to expire on September 30, but there is virtually no chance that Congress will...more

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New York Note: Nadler to Retire, de Blasio Backs Mamdani, Legionnaires’ Source Identified, Adams Fundraising Probe Deepens

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Representative Jerry Nadler Will Not Seek Reelection - After serving 17 terms in Congress, Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY) announced that he will not run for reelection in 2026. Nadler cited the need for “generational...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - September 2025

The U.S. medical system is already the costliest in the world, with much poorer outcomes than achieved in peer nations. It’s getting worse. The Republican Congress, combined with major policies the administration is...more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: September 2, 2025

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After a month-long recess, Congress has returned and is facing a deadline of September 30, 2025, to fund the government for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Both the House and Senate will only be in session for 14 days (including...more

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Small Business Admin. letter directs lenders to end “unlawful banking”

On August 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it sent a letter to over 5,000 lenders with instructions to end “politicized and unlawful banking practices,” stating that lenders who fail to comply...more

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Would You Sacrifice One Faculty Member to Protect Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funds?

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Law Professor Ramsi Woodcock was suspended from teaching at the University of Kentucky (UK) and barred from campus for posting a “Petition for Military Action Against Israel” on a website he manages. Eli Capilouto, president...more

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SBA directs financial institutions to end, correct debanking actions

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Citing President Trump’s Executive Order, the SBA has sent letters to its network of more than 5,000 lenders instructing them to end what the Trump Administration said is politicized or unlawful debanking....more

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