- The Order directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity across government systems and critical infrastructure, including through an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse and expanded access to AI-enabled defensive tools for state and local authorities.
- Federal agencies will design a voluntary framework by August 1, 2026, for
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Fintech Innovation, While FRB Proposes Payment Accounts
- The Order requires all federal financial regulators to review existing rules, guidance, and application processes within 90 days and take affirmative steps to encourage fintech innovation within
DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division
- The National Fraud Enforcement Division is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting fraud against “taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs.”
- The National Fraud Enforcement Division will target real and significant categories of alleged fraud, including healthcare fraud, tax fraud, benefits fraud, and schemes to misappropriate taxpayer dollars.
- The establishment of the National Fraud Enforcement Division further reinforces
FinCEN Proposes Regulations to Implement Whistleblower Program: 4 Key Takeaways
The program provides new financial incentives for whistleblowers to report information about potential violations of money laundering and sanctions laws.
By Joseph M. Bargnesi, Les P. Carnegie, Andrew P. Galdes, Eric S. Volkman, Douglas K. Yatter, Jewel Drigo, Allayne Thomas, and Nicole Kerrigan
On March 30, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a whistleblower program designed to encourage
Executive Order Proposes New Contract Clause Regarding “DEI Discrimination” By Federal Contractors
- A new executive order directs federal agencies to include a contract clause requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to agree not to engage in
President Trump’s Cyber Strategy and Executive Order Combating Cybercrime: Key Takeaways
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
President Trump Issues Executive Order “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting”
- The Order contemplates prohibiting stock buybacks and dividends and imposing limits on executive compensation for contractors designated as underperforming by the Secretary of War.
- The Trump administration has expressed
President Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting Proxy Advisors
- The Order directs the SEC, FTC, and DOL to increase oversight of proxy advisors and assess their practices under applicable laws.
- ISS and Glass Lewis have already begun to modify their practices in light of mounting regulatory pressure.
- The Order could
AI Executive Order Targets State Laws and Seeks Uniform Federal Standards
- The Order establishes an AI Litigation Task Force that will challenge state AI laws in court and creates a process to assess any such conflicting state laws.
- The Order targets states that enact or enforce “onerous” AI
The 2025 US Government Shutdown: Impact on Court Operations
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