The proposed rule would scale back federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act.
By Nikki Buffa, John C. Heintz, Michael G. Romey, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha Yeager
On November 17, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (USACE) (together with EPA, the Agencies) announced a proposed rule that would revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the
As the shutdown continues, taxpayers should expect longer wait times and ramifications for the 2026 filing season.
On October 8, 2025, the IRS began furloughing staff as well as closing most operations due to the ongoing government shutdown.
According to an updated shutdown plan released the same day, the IRS is furloughing just under half its workforce, retaining 39,870 employees to continue essential functions such as preparing for the 2026 filing season.
The plan indicates that retained
The shutdown’s effect on federal court proceedings is in flux. For now, most litigants should expect business as usual in the nation’s courthouses, at least in private civil matters.
By Nicholas J. Boyle, Roberto J. Borgert, and Katherine Griffitts
Updated on October 23, 2025
On October 17, 2025, the Administrative Office of the US Courts confirmed that the federal judiciary has exhausted its funding to sustain full, paid operations. Under the Anti-Deficiency Act, court staff may only perform
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 Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the Action Plan or Plan). The Action Plan was drafted pursuant to Executive Order 14179
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 rapid and efficient buildout” of data centers and associated infrastructure such as high‑voltage transmission lines and other equipment by “easing
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 Jobs Act of 2017 and modifying a number of important tax provisions affecting businesses.1
This blog post highlights the
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 13694 and Executive Order 14144” (EO 14306), which was released on June 6, 2025, and issues sweeping amendments
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 host of new restrictions. A White House executive order issued on July 7, 2025, further complicates the picture for solar