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Cyber Regulatory Harmonization: The Prospects and Potential Impacts of Current Efforts

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Companies in virtually every critical infrastructure sector have to navigate the maze of duplicative, inconsistent, and fragmented cybersecurity regulations imposed by federal and state governments. For example, as we have...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

How the GSA’s Acquisition Overhaul Could Affect Small Business Contractors

The General Services Administration (GSA) has released a series of legislative proposals that have been transmitted to Congress as part of the revision and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The intent of the...more

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[Podcast] What D.C. Gets Right (and Wrong) About Crypto

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In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Tim Hite – former House Financial Services Committee counsel and current Policy Director at Exodus – joins Frank and Isaac to unpack the evolution of crypto legislation on Capitol Hill....more

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ICO issues guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act

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On June 19 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), which received Royal Assent on the same day. The DUAA introduces significant changes to the UK data...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Action on New York consent to payment law unlikely before 2026

NY Public Health Law (PHL) § 18-c, regarding consent for payment of certain medical services, was enacted as part of the 2025 New York State budget. As drafted, it requires patient consent to payment for treatment costs. The...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BIOTech Caucus Will Advance Domestic Bioeconomy and Competitive Posture

On June 26, 2025, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) announced the formation of the BIOTech Caucus. According to Houlahan’s June 26, 2025, press release, the Caucus’ mission “is to advance...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

“Knowledge itself is power”: Foley Hoag Tracking President Trump’s Unprecedented Use of Executive Orders

In the first six months of his second term, President Donald Trump has set a new benchmark for the use of executive orders, proclamations and emergency declarations, surpassing all previous presidents since Franklin D....more

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Trump White House issues executive order on cybersecurity

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While the Order preserves significant portions of President Biden’s most recent cyber executive order—including provisions aimed at securing the software supply chain, federal government systems, and federal...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 13, 2025

It’s been a busy couple of weeks in space policy. Although the House Appropriations Committee kept defense funding flat at FY25 levels, it significantly increased funding for Space Force and RDT&E. On the north side of the...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Protect Small Business Opportunities: The “Rule of Two” Faces Potential Elimination

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The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a previous Client Alert by Sam Finnerty, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has not been...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: The Certainty and Uncertainty of Trump Walking It Back

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“While the financial markets have become comfortable with dismissing the tail risks associated with the president’s boldest policy proposals, President Trump has successfully enacted ambitious policy proposals, albeit perhaps...more

Littler

Policy Week in Review – May 2025 #4

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Chairs Walberg (R-MI) and Allen (R-GA) Seek Feedback to Reform the LMRDA - The House Committee on Education and Workforce Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Chair Rick...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Cannabis Reform Legislation Reintroduced in House as DEA Proceedings Stall

With DEA’s marijuana rescheduling hearing now delayed indefinitely, the most promising prospect for meaningful cannabis reform may lie in the hands of Congress. Seemingly undeterred by the strong headwinds that have scuttled...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Reflections on the FDLI 2025 Annual Conference – Differing Tones, Shared Goals

From “gold standard science” to biopharma “GNC store”, this year’s Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, DC, on May 15–16, a vital gathering for life sciences professionals, was full of...more

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UK Government’s first year: Legislative insights

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With the anniversary of the King’s Speech nearing, here’s a fresh look at the UK Government’s legislative progress and how stakeholders can navigate it effectively: Secure and shape future laws now The bidding for the next...more

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CMMI Announces New Strategy

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After months of signaling that a new strategy was in the works, on May 13, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new strategic direction for the CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation...more

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Insurance Leaders from Various Camps Support Abolition of the Federal Insurance Office

In 2010, the Federal Insurance Office (“FIO”) was created within the United States Treasury Department by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to support uniform regulation of Insurance across the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Treasury Confirms All CDFI Fund Programs Are Backed by Law Amid Executive Order Review

On March 21, the U.S. Department of the Treasury submitted a report to the Office of Management and Budget affirming that all 11 programs administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund are...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

New NIH Head: Indirect Payments ‘Tips’; Republican Senator Calls Them ‘Grift’

Research universities have had one less worry (at least temporarily) since Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary restraining order prohibiting NIH from imposing...more

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The European Commission tackles shortages of critical medicines through the Critical Medicines Act

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On Tuesday 11 March 2025, the European Commission published a legislative proposal for a Critical Medicines Act. The objective of this Act is to ensure stable supply and continuous availability of critical medicinal products,...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

New Virginia Legislative Committees Brace For Effects Of Federal Downsizing

On Feb. 4, 2025, Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott announced the creation of short-term emergency committee to address federal program cuts and layoffs. On March 8, 2025, Senate Finance and Appropriations Chairwoman...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Trump's Executive Order to Dismantle the US Department of Education: What It Means for Higher Education

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On March 20, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order entitled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities, directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps to...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 22 - February 2025

Lawmakers and lobbyists watching the Georgia State Senate on Monday saw a lot of green and red, but it wasn’t exactly Christmas. While some state agencies and contractors stand to see a few extra greenbacks in the Senate...more

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Trump Administration Executive Order (EO) Tracker

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President Donald Trump began the first day of his new term by issuing an unprecedented number of executive orders, setting a clear direction for his policy agenda across a wide range of sectors both domestically and...more

McGlinchey Stafford

CFPB Under Trump: Internal and External Threats Continue to Mount

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A new acting director. Freezes on any rulemaking, enforcement, or supervisory activities. Attempts to dismantle the department from within. In the span of a short forty-eight hours, the CFPB has faced possibly the greatest...more

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