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The move furthers the administration’s agenda to challenge the status of independent agencies.

On March 18, 2025, President Trump removed two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission). A Republican nominee for commissioner remains pending before the Senate. The removals, which leave the five-member Commission with two active commissioners, are consistent with the Trump administration’s stated intention to challenge the status of independent federal agencies.

The removals are unlikely to affect many operations of the FTC…

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Last updated: February 7, 2025

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…

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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…

On Jan. 29, 2025, Latham’s Antitrust & Competition lawyers and industry leaders discussed how the recent administration and policy changes in the US, EU, and UK will shape antitrust enforcement.

This insightful discussion covers how recent changes of administration or policy in the US, EU, and UK are poised to shape domestic and transatlantic antitrust enforcement, including a fireside chat with transatlantic outside counsel in the Illumina/GRAIL proceedings.

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