The Department of Labor has taken two recent actions that indicate where the approach to retirement investment policy may go under the new administration.
By Betty M. Huber, Benjamin Rosemergy, Aryeh Zuber, and Austin J. Pierce
Policy on the appropriate management of retirement funds has not been spared the tide of changes in the political landscape. While the language of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) sets the standard for plan fiduciaries to act
The Trump administration continues to curb regulation and federal spending while defending previous actions in court.
This week, President Trump issued executive orders asserting direct control over independent agencies and empowering the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to scrutinize agency regulations. Meanwhile, the administration faces a steady stream of lawsuits attempting to block orders cutting off funding and freezing agency activities.
Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment
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
Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting digital assets and cryptocurrency.
By Yvette Valdez, Stephen Wink, Zachary Fallon, Benjamin Naftalis, and Douglas Yatter
See EO: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Date Issued: January 23, 2025
Agency Impacted: Treasury, DOJ, SEC, CFTC, DHS
Summary: This EO seeks to enhance US leadership in digital assets and financial technology while protecting economic liberty. It promotes responsible growth and use of digital assets, supports the development of dollar-backed stablecoins