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California Continues to Promote Clean Energy Transition Despite Federal Backstepping on Clean Energy and Hydrogen Funding

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The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by a turbulent transition between presidential administrations as indicated by regulatory course reversals, and clean energy regulations have been no exception. On January 20, 2025,...more

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California Vehicle Waiver: Congressional Review Act Showdown

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The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”), enacted in 1996, allows Congress to disapprove federal regulations promulgated by government agencies within 60 legislative working days after the rule is submitted to Congress. In order...more

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Trump Rescinds California’s Emission Waivers: What It Means for the Future of EV Mandates - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On June 12, 2025, President Trump delivered on his promise to ease the aggressive push led by California and other states to mandate a transition to electric vehicles. At a White House signing ceremony, Trump signed three...more

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Guidance for Employers on Preparing for and Responding to ICE or Other Law Enforcement in the Workplace

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As media across the country report a significant rise of immigration enforcement activities under the new Trump Administration, it is imperative that employers establish policies and protocols for responding to possible...more

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As ICE Rolls Into California, Current Law Enforcement Immigration Protections May Roll Out

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Last week, just as the online battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was heating up, news broke that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had raided three locations across Los Angeles. Since then, the subject of immigration...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

State Attorneys General Bring Lawsuit Against Executive Order on Energy Emergency

Following up on our previous posts on United States energy policy under the Trump Administration, we are writing with an update on recent State Attorney General (AG) action in response to the Trump Administration’s climate...more

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Renewable Energy Update 5.7.25

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Attorneys general from 17 states, including California, and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order President Donald Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits, and loans for all wind...more

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California Warns Foreign Bribery Can Still Lead to State Liability

California’s attorney general recently reminded businesses that regardless of what the Trump administration does, businesses can still be responsible for violations of state law. In a recently issued legal advisory, state...more

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California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an  executive order pausing federal enforcement over the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by ordering the U.S. Attorney General to “cease initiation of any new FCPA...more

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State Attorneys General May Step Up Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement Efforts Following Federal Enforcement Pause

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For decades Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement has been largely considered a federal matter, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcing the statute’s criminal provisions.[1] Enacted in 1977, FCPA...more

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All Eyes on Carbon Markets Amid Belated Progress and Domestic Challenges

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Trading in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reductions has long been touted as a way of leveraging market forces to tackle climate change in the most cost-effective manner, and 2025 may put that theory to the test amid...more

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California Leads Charge Against Tariffs

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California AG Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the President’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose...more

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Executive Order Targeting State Energy Regulations: Impacts and Responses From States

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The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts....more

Baker Donelson

Red Tape or Green Future? Unpacking California's Climate Disclosure Laws and the Pushback

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As the federal government works to roll back climate regulations and climate-focused initiatives, states are developing avenues to fill in the gaps left behind. In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

Will State AGs Fill the Gap in FCPA Enforcement?

Since the start of President Trump’s second administration, some State Attorneys General (AGs) have actively responded to executive orders and policy directives, including by initiating legal challenges in federal courts. Now...more

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A Vested Interest in Honest Business: California Attorney General Reminds Businesses that FCPA Violations Remain Actionable under...

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On April 2, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a Legal Advisory reminding businesses operating in California that foreign bribery remains illegal under California law and that violations of the US Foreign...more

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Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

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Federal courts continue to navigate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) landscape including Executive Orders targeting DEI. In a recent development last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly granted a...more

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California AG Warns Companies That FCPA Violations Are Still Enforceable Notwithstanding Federal Pause

On April 2, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release and legal advisory reminding businesses operating in California that violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) are still actionable...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

California Mounts Constitutional Challenge to IEEPA Tariffs

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On April 16, 2025, the State of California filed a complaint against President Trump, the Secretary of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) challenging the legality of tariffs imposed under the...more

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Developments Regarding Federal and State Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements

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On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued rules aimed at standardizing climate-related disclosures by public companies. Commonly known as the SEC climate disclosure rules, these rules were designed...more

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[Webinar] The Future of DEI for California Employers in a Shifting Legal Landscape - April 30th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments. The Trump...more

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New Executive Order Challenges State Climate Laws

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Challenging a slew of state climate-related laws and programs, President Trump’s April 8, 2025 executive order (EO) set the stage for more legal fights between the federal government and states. In the new EO, “Protecting...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.11.25

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President Trump issued an executive order this Tuesday taking aim at state and local climate change laws and policies, including California’s landmark market program for reducing greenhouse gases. The order directs U.S....more

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California Attorney General Warns That FCPA Violations Are Still Actionable Under State Law

Key Points -- - The FCPA remains valid and enforceable U.S. law, and violations of the law may serve as a predicate offense under state and local laws. - Companies should be prepared for continued enforcement of...more

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Federal Court Partially Blocks Trump’s DEI Executive Orders, Adding to Compliance Uncertainty for California Employers and...

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Key Takeaways - - A federal District Court in Maryland has temporarily blocked, nationwide, portions of two of President Trump’s Executive Orders restricting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs within the federal...more

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