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SEC Cost-Benefit Analysis: A New Face and a New Role

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Under the Trump administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission is in the process of revamping its approach to the cost-benefit analysis it performs in support of its regulatory actions. These changes are being spurred...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Cybersecurity Regulation in Flux as Trump Administration Focuses on Evolving Foreign and Tech Threats

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The administration has signaled a potential softening of cyber regulation for domestic entities, with increasing focus on national security priorities and preparing for the future....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

FCPA & Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Shifting Global Dynamics in Light of New U.S. Regime

The last two decades have been marked by robust enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In line with its “shock...more

Paul Hastings LLP

New DOJ FCPA Guidelines Target Cases Linked to US Strategic Interests

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On June 9, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum entitled “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),” which establishes guidelines to ensure that FCPA...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Changes in FCPA Enforcement

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Changes in FCPA Enforcement

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Reframe and Refocus: The Impact of Executive Orders on ESG

After years of building momentum, ESG efforts are now facing increasing scrutiny amid a shifting political landscape. Early in his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration rolled back several key policies, calling...more

Cooley LLP

New Executive Order Seeks to Curb Overuse of Criminal Actions Brought By Federal Agencies

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Last week, President Trump issued an executive order – entitled “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” – with the goal of curbing the use of criminal penalties otherwise imposed by federal regulations. The...more

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The Second Trump Administration’s First 100 days

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The first 100 days of the second Trump Administration have been marked by a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs) and policy memoranda intended to advance President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. In the process, these...more

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Key Considerations for Compliance Officers Under President Trump

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The Trump Administration has ushered in massive shifts in enforcement and policy priorities. From crypto to anti-corruption measures and tariffs to technology, the new Administration has changed the compliance landscape...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — May 2025

Federal Regulation On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that sought to target actions undertaken by individual US states to combat climate change, for the stated purpose of ensuring “American energy...more

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The Trump Administration’s Reshaping of Digital Asset Policy

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Since assuming office on January 20, 2025, President Trump’s Administration, together with various federal agencies and Congress, have initiated several actions that have the potential to reshape the digital asset industry...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Enforcement Policies Suggest a Return to Basics - The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

Significant changes to personnel, structure and operation are underway at the SEC, consistent with sweeping changes at federal agencies more broadly....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FinReg Currents - Week 13

Each week of the first 100 days of the new Trump administration, we will publish updates on key federal financial services regulatory and related developments. This week, we review the following developments as of Wednesday: ...more

Cooley LLP

President Trump Directs Federal Agencies on How to Repeal ‘Unconstitutional’ Rules

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On April 11, 2025, a new rule went into effect in which the United States government will start to strictly enforce the requirement that foreign nationals register their presence with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...more

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White House Issues Memorandum Directing Federal Agencies to Repeal Regulations Deemed to be Unlawful Pursuant to Recent U.S....

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On April 9, the White House issued a memorandum directing federal executive departments and agencies to repeal regulations deemed unlawful pursuant to certain U.S. Supreme Court decisions. This directive aims to address...more

Woods Rogers

Repeal, Not Replace: President Trump’s Directive To Deregulate

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations,” marking a significant step in the Administration’s push to deregulate under the broader DOGE...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Securities Snapshot: 1st Quarter 2025 - Trimming Climate Rules, Bulking Up Guidance

As many spent the first quarter chasing their New Year’s fitness goals, so, too, did the SEC, resolving to trim down its climate rules and bulk up other key guidance. In this Snapshot, we review the agency’s decision to walk...more

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An In-House Compliance Guide for Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement

As has widely been published, on February 10, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14209, which paused all future investigations and enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for at least...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

The First Two Months of the SEC Under President Trump

As President Donald J. Trump wraps up his first two months in office, we review the changes that have taken place at the SEC. Prior to taking office, President Trump announced his intent to appoint Paul Atkins to replace Gary...more

Jones Day

The Climate Report | First Quarter 2025

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New Carbon Removal Certification Framework in Europe - A voluntary certification framework adopted by the EU aims to enhance the credibility and transparency of carbon removal activities within the EU to support its...more

Cooley LLP

Shadow SEC argues for retention of SEC independence

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At the end of last year, in this post on the CLS Blue Sky Blog, two leading authorities on securities law, Professors John C. Coffee, Jr. and Joel Seligman, made some predictions about SEC regulation under the new...more

Paul Hastings LLP

New Industry-Friendly Crypto Regulations May Be on the Way

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Congress and federal agencies have continued to back more industry-friendly crypto regulations and appear to be looking for paths forward for new legislation. Under new leadership, the agencies have indicated a willingness to...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Digital Asset and AI Highlights: Early 2025

As of February 2025, the landscapes of digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) continue to evolve rapidly, driven by significant developments in regulation, institutional adoption, and international policy. These...more

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