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Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting rollbacks, regulatory freezes, and investigation reviews.

By Sean Berkowitz, Kevin Chambers, Danielle Conley, Alice Fisher, Roman Martinez, Nicholas Lloyd McQuaid, and Jonathan Su

See EO: Ending the Weaponization of Federal Government

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: All executive departments and agencies with civil or criminal enforcement authority

Summary: This EO prohibits the issuance of any new rule, including via publication in the Federal Register, until a Trump Administration appointee reviews and approves such issuance. The EO also directs the withdrawal of any rules sent to the Federal Register but not yet published. In addition, the EO suggests postponing the effective date of any new rule published in the Federal Register for 60 days to provide opportunity for additional public comment and review.

Timeline: Undefined

Latham & Watkins has a proven track record of guiding clients through transitions in US administrations, leveraging our deep expertise and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape. In the first week of the Trump Administration, a total of 48 executive orders were issued, marking a significant and rapid commencement of policy changes with potential impacts across business sectors. This package provides a concise analysis by Latham lawyers of 15 key executive orders that are anticipated to have the most substantial business implications.

For a comprehensive list of all executive orders issued, please visit the official White House website.

Additional details about Latham’s capabilities as well as contact information for several Latham lawyers with former government experience or who serve as key contacts in relevant practice areas, can be found at the end of this package.

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you to understand your specific needs and explore how we can assist you in navigating these changes. Please reach out to Latham for more detailed analysis and to stay informed about additional insights as they become available.