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Federal funding lapse could slow filings and hearings as US courts shift schedules and staffing.

By Nicholas J. Boyle, Roberto J. Borgert, and Katherine Griffitts

As of October 20, 2025, the federal judiciary’s funding lapse is now disrupting day-to-day court operations. After exhausting fee balances and other non-appropriated funds, several US trial-level courts began reducing activity on Fridays — and in some instances closing courthouses entirely for the day. The changes underscore a new phase of constrained court-by-court…

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OCC Bulletins 2025-22 and 2025-23 clarify the agency’s approach to evaluating banks’ compliance with fair banking practices and protecting customers’ financial records.

By Betty M. Huber, Arthur S. Long, Parag Patel, Pia Naib, Ed Reynolds, Richard Reynolds, and Deric Behar

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)1 published two bulletins (Bulletins 2025-22 and 2025-23) in September 2025 aimed at eliminating unlawful debanking in the federal banking system. Bulletins 2025-22 and…

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This measure significantly expands the scope of Entity List and Military End-User List restrictions, imposing heightened diligence obligations and complicating EAR compliance.

By Les P. Carnegie, Damara L. Chambers, Charles Claypoole, Andrew P. Galdes, Robert Price, Eric S. Volkman, Ruchi G. Gill, Monica Calce, Matthew Crawford, Eric Green, Matthew R. Gregory, Joelle Hageboutros, Elliot W. Hecht, Thomas F. Lane, Christopher (C.J.) Rydberg, Maria Krol Stosz…

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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 shutdown, and how agencies plan to operate can help businesses manage the challenges ahead. The federal government is primarily funded…