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Are You Ready for an NLRB Quorum?  It May be Coming!

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On July 17, 2025, the White House sent a series of nominations to the Senate, including nominations for two National Labor Relations Board members – Scott Mayer and James Murphy.  If confirmed, the nominees would join sitting...more

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McKernan reportedly out at CFPB as he’s announced for Treasury role

On May 9, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced President Trump’s intent to nominate Jonathan McKernan to serve as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury. As previously covered by...more

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Venable FDA Pulse: FDA at the 100-Day Mark of Trump Administration 2.0

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Since returning to office for a second term, President Trump has taken steps to reshape federal agencies. Here, we discuss the significant changes that have occurred at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) during...more

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Week 11 in Review: Wide-Ranging Tariffs, More Lawsuits, and Personnel Moves

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The Trump administration imposes additional wide-ranging tariffs as legal challenges to the administration’s actions continue....more

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A New Sheriff in Town? Trump Names His NLRB General Counsel

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On March 25, President Donald Trump nominated Crystal Carey, a partner at a large management-side law firm, to be general counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board). While Carey must be confirmed...more

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The Weekly Hill Update - March 2025 #3

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Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more

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Trump Nominates John Squires as USPTO Director: Here’s What to Watch

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On March 10, President Trump nominated John Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). ...more

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McKernan's CFPB Nomination Hearing: What It Means for Consumer Financial Services Regulation

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The Senate Banking Committee's hearing on Jonathan McKernan's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) signals a potential shift in the agency's direction: McKernan, a Trump nominee, pledged to...more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2025 #4

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Trump Nominates Wayne Palmer to Lead MSHA: 3 Key Questions for Mine Operators

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President Donald Trump recently nominated Wayne Palmer to take the reins at MSHA as the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health. Palmer is currently serving as a part of the Trump transition team within the Department...more

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Trump Administration Nominates New Assistant Secretaries for OSHA and MSHA

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Over the last week, the Trump administration has put forward its nominees for Assistant Secretary for both the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA)....more

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Senior Leadership at DOL, OSHA, and MSHA Under a 2nd Trump Administration Is Taking Shape

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As Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer braces for a flurry of questions at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on her way to a full Senate vote to become President...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: January 2025

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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RFK Jr.'s 2 Days in the Spotlight: Food Additives, Vaccines and Clinical Trials

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Although Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination hearings to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on a variety of areas, his testimony and questions from U.S. senators focused on a few...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: January 31, 2025

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Senate Finance, HELP Committees Hold RFK Jr. Nomination Hearings. RFK Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), testified before the Senate Finance Committee on January 29 and before the Senate Health,...more

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Trump and the Federal Maritime Commission: Impacts of a New Administration

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Significant changes are expected at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the bipartisan body tasked with regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers and...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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SEC Enforcement Year-End Overview

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2024 marks the final year of Gary Gensler's term as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Gensler SEC has been aggressive on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts. In response, the financial...more

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Aggressive Enforcement Is Unlikely To Vanish Under Trump’s Top Antitrust Officials

On December 10, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump selected Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to succeed Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The same day, he announced his nomination of Mark Meador, a partner...more

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Trump Controlling the FTC? Picks for FTC Chair and FTC Commissioner Signal Significant Changes

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On Tuesday, December 10, Donald Trump announced two picks for placements on the Federal Trade Commission: Commissioner Andrew Ferguson for Chair and Mark Meador for Commissioner. While Meador’s appointment requires Senate...more

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To Help the New Administration Help Your Industry, You Need an Agency Strategy

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The Trump administration is set to take office on January 20, and it brings what may be an unprecedented opportunity to ease regulatory burdens. While much attention has focused on the new, Department of Government...more

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What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean for International Trade?

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A second Donald Trump presidency ushers in a moment in international trade without precedent…other than the first Trump presidency. It is often difficult to predict how a new administration will act, but in this case, the...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous and Connected Mobility Newsletter - April 2023

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and emerging...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous and Connected Mobility Newsletter - July 2022

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter from Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles (AVs), smart infrastructure, and emerging...more

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Labor Update: What Got Our Attention in the Past Three Months

There has been a lot of labor activity in the past three months. President Biden announced the two appointees who would join National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran to create a majority of Democrats on the Board....more

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