Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The administration also turned its focus to copper imports, bird flu, and a proposed new path to American citizenship.

This week, President Trump signed several new executive orders related to healthcare costs, copper imports, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), among others. The administration also announced strategies for addressing the bird flu breakout as well as a plan for a $5 million “gold card” path to American citizenship. Late last week, a federal judge enjoined implementation of key portions

On February 20, 2025, Latham’s Congressional Investigations lawyers will preview the likely oversight priorities of the new Congress and outline best practices in responding to congressional investigations.

With the arrival of the 119th Congress and Republican control of the House and Senate, congressional oversight of the private sector will continue to be robust, including on issues such as technology, privacy, healthcare, China, the environment and natural resources, higher education, and climate and DEI initiatives.

During this installment of the firm’s

Corporations, associations, foundations, and institutions of higher education should be prepared for criminal, civil, and congressional inquiries.

By Danielle Conley, Dean Baxtresser, Danielle McCall, Nicholas McQuaid, Kyle Jefcoat, Jonathan Su, Jude Volek, and Anne Robinson

On February 5, 2025, newly confirmed US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to implement the executive order “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the Order). The move comes two weeks after President Trump signed the

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The Trump administration has progressed further key policy priorities, while legal challenges have emerged in the areas of immigration, DEI, the federal workforce, and federal spending.

This past week, the Trump administration has continued to advance key policy priorities while facing a slew of legal actions.

Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below is a high-level overview of these

The FDIC seeks to stick to its statutory mandate while reducing impediments to fintech, innovation, mergers, bank formation, and efficient supervision.

By Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar

Just one day after being named acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill revealed an agenda of priorities for the FDIC. Hill previewed many of the priorities during his January 10, 2025, remarks on FDIC policy issues at the American Bar Association (ABA), where

The Trump administration has taken rapid action to implement key policy priorities, affecting both federal agencies and the private sector.

During the first two weeks of the new administration, Latham lawyers have been carefully monitoring the executive branch as it implements President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders and other agency actions. Our experienced practitioners have analyzed many of these actions with a focus on how they might impact entities in key industries.

Below is a high-level overview of these