With the government shutdown in effect, many federal agencies are operating with limited staff, leading to delays in regulatory approvals, permits, and federal contracts.
By Erin Brown Jones, Amanda P. Reeves, and Cory Tull
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown. Understanding the current status of government funding, what to expect during this…
Regulators are directed to avoid reputation risk, identify banks that have engaged in unlawful debanking, and take appropriate remedial actions.
By Marc P. Berger, Betty M. Huber, Arthur S. Long, Benjamin Naftalis, Parag Patel, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued…
The Act makes permanent many expiring TCJA provisions and changes key features of US tax law applicable to businesses and investments.
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). The Act changes key features of US tax law.
Notably, the Act:
Makes permanent the Section 199A pass-through…
The guidance reflects a key step in the administration’s broader strategy to root out DEI efforts in the private sector.
By Danielle Conley, Danielle J. McCall, Anne W. Robinson, Jude Volek, Rhea Marie Fernandes, and Catherine J. Yao
On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum that provides guidance for recipients…
The plan seeks to limit AI regulation at the federal and state level, encourages rapid development of AI infrastructure, and warns against ideological bias in models.
By Michael H. Rubin, Sy Damle, Andrew Gass, Ghaith Mahmood, and Fiona M. Maclean
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration released a 28‑page AI strategy document titled “Winning the…
A new executive order seeks to streamline funding for and construction of data center projects by reducing regulatory red tape.
By Nikki Buffa, Aron Potash, Tal Carmeli, and Shawna Strecker
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” (the Order). The Order aims to “facilitate the…
The Trump administration scrapped the “revenge tax” but has extended the implementation of additional tariffs on more than 50 countries until August 1.
By the Tax Controversy Practice
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBB) into law, making permanent the reduced individual tax rates and brackets established by the Tax Cuts and…
On July 17, 2025, Latham partners discussed significant cases from this Supreme Court term and the business implications of certain decisions.
In this annual webcast, members of our Supreme Court & Appellate Practice — including a former Solicitor General of the United States and others who served in the Solicitor General’s office — discuss significant cases from this Supreme Court…
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.
By Antony (Tony) Kim and Michael H. Rubin
The Trump administration’s focus on reshaping the cyber regulatory environment continues with executive order 14306, “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order…
On July 16, 2025, Latham partners examined the status of clean energy tax credits.
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which significantly rolls back many of the core tax incentives that clean energy projects have relied on since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 and implements a…
The Department of Labor has taken two recent actions that indicate where the approach to retirement investment policy may go under the new administration.
By Betty M. Huber, Benjamin Rosemergy, Aryeh Zuber, and Austin J. Pierce
Policy on the appropriate management of retirement funds has not been spared the tide of changes in the political landscape. While…
President Trump’s executive orders and legislative proposals from Congress leverage FDA to help lower drug prices, address anti-competitive practices, and accelerate generic drug approvals.
By J. Benneville (Ben) Haas and William A. McConagha
President Trump signed two executive orders in the last few months aimed at reducing prescription drug costs and addressing drug pricing strategies. On April 15, 2025, he…
