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The executive actions emphasize public-private partnerships, enhanced information sharing, and leveraging commercial cybersecurity capabilities.

By Jennifer C. Archie, Marissa R. Boynton, Antony (Tony) Kim, Clayton Northouse, Michael H. Rubin, and Serrin Turner

On March 6, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” (the Order) that directs an interagency coalition to improve existing policy frameworks to address cyber threats and target transnational criminal organizations. The White…

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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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As the shutdown continues, taxpayers should expect longer wait times and ramifications for the 2026 filing season.

By Andrew Strelka

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…

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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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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…

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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 an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” (the Order). The Order, described further in an accompanying fact…