The ruling impacts those with HSR filings expected to be submitted on or after February 20, 2026.
By Kyra K. Bromley, Patrick C. English, and Peter M. Todaro
A federal court in the Eastern District of Texas issued a significant ruling on February 12, 2026, vacating the “new” Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form that took effect in February 2025. The court stayed its order until February 20, 2026, to allow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) time to decide
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
On November 20, 2025, Latham lawyers discussed compliance with anti-discrimination laws and potential enforcement risks.
By Danielle Conley, Jenna B. Cooper, Anne W. Robinson, and Jude Volek
As part of the evolving legal landscape under the Trump administration, the federal government is leveraging the False Claims Act (FCA) to target efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and other practices that allegedly implicate federal anti-discrimination laws. This approach could significantly impact private and publicly traded companies
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
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
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
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