As the administration’s policies and priorities are put into action, our cross-disciplinary, bipartisan team of lawyers is monitoring developments for clients and companies that may be impacted. In this space, we offer resources to bring you the latest on executive orders, tariffs, and other executive or agency actions. View our thought leadership, webinars, and other resources below, and come back often for the newest developments.
Executive Orders
Our legal team is closely monitoring executive orders and updates from the White House. Below are resources to help navigate the US administration’s executive orders—including their scope, potential implications, and tips on how to prepare.
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Executive Order Directs Major Reform to Federal Contracting Regulations
The order instructs a fulsome review of the FAR and agency FAR supplements and tasks agencies to trim those regulations to the extent permissible under law.
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US Reliability Executive Order Directs Broad Use of DOE Emergency Powers
The order directs the US secretary of energy to take emergency actions to ensure reliable supplies of energy from “all available power generation sources.”
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Executive Order Seeks to Limit State Role in Energy Regulation
The order targets state energy reforms, addressing greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and other environmental issues, that the administration view as barriers to domestic energy production.
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Executive Order Targets Regulatory Barriers to Competition Across US Economy
The order reflects the administration’s broader policy focus on promoting economic growth, innovation, and consumer choice by curbing and streamlining federal regulations.
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Recent US Administration Actions Promote Coal Energy
Having issued several statements and executive orders in January that focused on expanding domestic energy production, the administration recently took action to promote greater use of coal and clean coal technology.
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Tariffs
As the Trump-Vance economic plan takes shape, tariffs are at the forefront of proposed action. Here we provide the latest on the administration’s anticipated trade strategy and its potential impacts—and strategies to prepare.
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Reciprocal Tariffs Affect Most Products from Nearly All Trading Partners
The president declared a national emergency posed by large and persistent trade deficits, relying on his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose a baseline tariff rate of 10% as well as higher rates for identified countries.
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Global Implications of the US Administration’s Tariff Strategy
This LawFlash examines the latest US tariff policies, international responses, and practical considerations for businesses operating in this shifting global trade environment.
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Addressing Tariffs and Trade in Energy Storage Projects
Companies can take steps in developing their project documents and supply chain strategy to positively position themselves.
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US Administration Tariff Expansion, Potential False Claims Act Actions, and Other Enforcement Implications
The US administration’s stance on trade enforcement has been consistent, with additional expanded tariffs and stricter oversight on the horizon.
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FDA Drug Inspections Post–Workforce Reductions: Potential Implications and Practical Steps Forward
Among other effects, the latest reduction in force of full-time FDA employees is raising concerns about the potential impact on drug and biologic manufacturing inspections.
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Department of Homeland Security Implements New Online Registration Requirements
Effective April 11, certain foreign nationals residing in the United States will be required to register themselves and undergo fingerprinting through an online US Citizenship and Immigration Services system.
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UK and European Taskforce Emerges to Expand Anti-Corruption as US Looks to Scale Back
A new anti-corruption prosecutorial taskforce established by the UK, France, and Switzerland could step into the global anti-corruption role historically led by the US.
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Key Considerations for Foreign Clinical Trials When Looking Abroad for Product Development
Ex-US development can come with risks, necessitating upfront planning and compliance controls.
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US Designation of Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Increases Risk of Doing Business in Mexico
Recent US government actions indicate a possible increase in US financial crimes investigations and enforcement targeting drug cartels and criminal organizations in Latin America.
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