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Christopher Swift Comments on FCPA Enforcement Pause – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Christopher Swift commented on the Trump administration’s executive order pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in The New York Times article, “Moves by Trump and Bondi Raise Hopes of Those Accused of Foreign Corruption.” Continue reading
Gregory Husisian on USMCA Viability – ‘The question is in what form?’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian assessed the viability of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the IndustryWeek article, “As Tariffs Concerns Grow, Where Is the USMCA?“ Continue reading
Gregory Husisian on Reciprocal U.S. Tariffs – “Don’t be taken by surprise this time” – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian is featured for his insights on the Trump administrations proposed reciprocal tariffs across media. Continue reading
Business Impacts of Trump’s Executive Order Pausing FCPA Enforcement – On February 10, President Trump issued an Executive Order, Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security, signaling a shift in U.S. enforcement priorities regarding foreign bribery. Continue reading
2025 In-House Connect Supply Chain & Trade Law CLE Summit – With the new Trump administration taking office, significant policy shifts are on the horizon, particularly for the manufacturing sector. Join Foley & Lardner LLP and In-House Connect on February 26 for a half-day webinar full of insights regarding policy shifts, supply chain, tariffs, international trade laws, and more. Continue reading
Andrew Wronski on Tariff Fluidity – ‘Keep on top of the issues’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Andrew Wronski assessed the evolving shift in U.S. trade policy in the Milwaukee Business Journal article, “Trump tariffs won’t disappear — so how should Wisconsin businesses prepare?” Continue reading
Gregory Husisian Weighs in on Suspension of De Minimis Trade Exemption – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian offered important context on President Trump’s recent trade actions on China in The Wall Street Journal and Vogue Business. Continue reading
Vanessa Miller Assesses Panama Canal Discourse – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Vanessa Miller commented in the SupplyChainBrain article, “The Fight for Control of the Panama Canal,” lending important context to the recent headlines over the important waterway. Continue reading
Tariffs: Does Your Contract Protect You? – The Trump administration’s tariffs have reshaped global trade—but how do they impact your contracts? From force majeure to price adjustment clauses, understanding these provisions is critical for protecting your business. We’ve got an FAQ to break down key contract considerations to help you navigate the complexities of tariff-related risks. Continue reading
Gregory Husisian Shares How Fashion and Beauty Companies Can Prepare for Tariffs – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian shared recommendations for how companies can mitigate the impact of evolving trade policy shifts in the Vogue Business article, “How fashion and beauty are preparing for triple-threat tariffs.” Continue reading
Vanessa Miller on Tariff Threat Impact to Automotive Supply Chain – ‘It’s a mess’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Vanessa Miller described how the specter of U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico is disrupting the auto industry in The Wall Street Journal article, “Tariff Threat Prompts Automakers to Find New Suppliers, Consider Higher Prices.” Continue reading
Gregory Husisian on Potential Mexico Tariffs – ‘Planning for the worst case scenario is essential’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian described how U.S. companies reliant on Mexican imports should assess the impact of potential tariffs in the Global Trade Review article, “Trump’s trade agenda: Businesses prepare for tariff fallout.” Continue reading
Gregory Husisian Describes How U.S. Beauty Brands Can Mitigate Tariff Impact – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian gave insight in Vogue Business on how beauty brands can mitigate the impact of evolving trade policies in the article, “How US tariffs would hit beauty.” Continue reading
Christopher Swift Weighs in on First CFIUS Test Under New Administration – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Christopher Swift assessed how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) may approach its review of a proposed acquisition of a data storage company in The Capitol Forum article, “Lenovo/Infinidat: Bid for Data Storage Firm Provides Test for CFIUS Under New Administration.” Continue reading
Carrie Hoffman Quoted on Federal Arbitration Act’s Transportation Exemption – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Carrie Hoffman commented on recent judicial interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) in the Law360 article, “Arbitration Act’s Transportation Exemption At Inflection Point.” Continue reading
Katelynn Williams Quoted on Trump Administration Approach to Independent Contractor Rule – Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Katelynn Williams shared insight on the possible change in approach the Trump administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) will take in categorizing independent contractors in the planadviser article, “Will Trump DOL Move Away From Biden Independent Contractor Classification Rule?“ Continue reading
Top Tips for Companies to Prepare for an Immigration Visit – Trump administration efforts to eliminate safe havens for undocumented immigrants, and how to prepare for warrants and searches. Continue reading
Trump Administration Provides Some Guidance on DEI Programs – Following up on the Trump Administration’s series of executive orders and statements regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI or DEIA) programs, on February 5, 2025, both the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the United States Attorney General Office issued memoranda reflecting additional guidance as to what may constitute an “illegal” DEI or DEIA program and directing enforcement action. Continue reading
Navigating Joint Employment: A Renewed Push to Implement a More Employer-Friendly Standard – With a Republican-controlled Congress and White House, business lobbyists are seizing the opportunity to push for permanent clarity on the issue of joint employment. The International Franchise Association is advocating for legislation that would establish a narrow standard, requiring an employer to have “direct” control over a worker’s terms of employment to be deemed a joint employer. Continue reading
Trump Department of Labor Signals Likely Retreat from Biden Era Independent Contractor Classification Rule – We’ve written before about the “tennis match” that describes how, with changes in presidential parties, the DOL has proposed different tests to determine whether workers are “employees” covered by the FLSA or “independent contractors” who are exempt from FLSA coverage. Indeed, with the new administration taking office last month, the DOL looks to be setting up a new volley in this ongoing match. Continue reading
Foley Attorneys on Hospital Response to ICE Enforcement – ‘This is a big topic’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partners Lawrence Vernaglia and John Litchfield are featured for their insights on how hospitals can navigate engagements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Report on Medicare Compliance article, “‘Take it Up With My Manager:’ Consider Privacy, Other Restrictions When Interacting With ICE.” Continue reading
Vigorous Immigration Law Is Here: I-9 Inspections, Site Visits, and More – President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on Inauguration Day was the issuance of a series of executive orders relating to immigration policy. Continue reading
President Trump’s Inauguration Day Immigration Executive Orders – During President Trump’s first hours in the White House, he issued a sweeping series of executive orders, including several regarding immigration policy: Protecting the American People Against Invasion, Securing Our Borders, and Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (the “Immigration Orders”). Continue reading
President Trump’s “Rescission” Executive Order – Among the executive orders issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025, was one titled Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions (the “Order”). Continue reading
Trump Orders Hiring Freeze and Return to Work for Federal Employees – Among the myriad executive orders issued by President Trump in the hours after his inauguration, two focus on the number and location of federal employees. Continue reading
President Trump Ends Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors – Amidst a flurry of employment-related executive orders issued during the first few days of the new administration, on January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (“the Executive Order”). Continue reading
Judith Waltz on Trump Administration Deregulation Order, Impact on CMS – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Judith Waltz commented on the Trump administration’s executive order requiring federal agencies cut ten regulations for each newly created one in the Modern Healthcare article, “CMS may evade Trump’s sweeping deregulation order.” Continue reading
Marika Miller and Alexandra Maulden Quoted on OUD Treatment Rules – Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Marika Miller and Alexandra Maulden commented in the Fierce Healthcare article, “The fate of virtual OUD treatment lies in a mess of intertwined final and proposed regulations.” Continue reading
Kyle Faget Assesses Trump Administration’s Approach to Addiction Treatment – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Kyle Faget commented in the Pharmaceutical Technology article, “Treating alcohol addiction: filling the medication gap,” assessing the Trump administration’s potential approach in tackling addiction treatment. Continue reading
Foley Attorneys on Medicare Telehealth Coverage – ‘Everyone thought telehealth was bipartisan and safe’ – Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Marika Miller and Alexandra Maulden are quoted in the Pulmonology Advisor article, “Pandemic Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Coverage Set to End March 31.” Continue reading
Thomas Ferrante Comments on Proposed Final Buprenorphine Rule – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Thomas Ferrante is quoted in the MedCity News article, “Why Telehealth Advocates Are Calling on the Trump Administration to Withdraw New Telemedicine Rules.” Continue reading
Nathan Beaver and Marika Miller Quoted on DEA Proposal on Special Registration for Telemedicine – Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Nathan Beaver and Marika Miller are quoted in the healthleaders article, “Prescribing Pullback: Telehealth Advocates Ask Trump to Withdraw DEA Proposal.” Continue reading
Nathaniel Lacktman Calls for Swift Action on Remote Prescribing Rules Under New Administration – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nathaniel Lacktman described the need for quick action under the new Trump administration on flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing in the Modern Healthcare article, “3 Biden healthcare regulations Trump will have to finalize.” Continue reading
Foley Attorneys on CFPB Shutdown – Industry in “Wait-and-See Mode” – Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Christi Lawson, Natasha Dempsey, and Whitney Nicholas assessed the Trump administration’s curtailment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the Newsweek article, “What CFPB Shutdown Means for Junk Fees.” Continue reading
Justus Britt Assesses Suspension of National EV Infrastructure Program – Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Justus Britt assessed the Trump administration’s suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in the Law360 article, “EV Charging Supply Chain In Limbo Amid Funding Freeze.” Continue reading
New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Expands Freeze to All CFPB Activities; CFPB Office Closes – We previously reported that Treasury Secretary Bessent was named as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and he subsequently ordered the CFPB staff to halt several activities. However, the situation at the CFPB remains in flux, with more changes occurring over the weekend. Continue reading
Is the Future of Digital Assets in the United States Bright Again? – President Trump and Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda are moving quickly to change the federal government’s approach to regulating the digital assets ecosystem. Continue reading
State of Play: Temporary Pause of Agency Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Loans, and Other Financial Assistance Programs – Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend grants, cooperative agreements, and loan payments, with the exception of Social Security, Medicare, and “assistance provided directly to individuals.” Continue reading
Aaron Tantleff Weighs in on Trump Administration AI Pivot – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Aaron Tantleff commented in the Roll Call article, “Trump reboots AI policy,” describing the impact on technology clients of the Trump administration’s pivot on artificial intelligence policy. Continue reading
2023 AI Executive Order Revoked – President Donald Trump’s revocation signals a major policy change, transitioning away from the federal oversight put in place by the previous administration and indicating a preference for less regulation of the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Continue reading
Aaron Tantleff Describes ‘Climate of Regulatory Uncertainty’ for Companies Leveraging AI – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Aaron Tantleff is quoted in the BigDATAwire article, “Trump Rescinds Biden’s AI Order, Announces $500B Investment in AI Infrastructure,” offering insight on the challenges companies leveraging artificial intelligence may encounter following the shift in regulatory policy. Continue reading
Eli Mazour Joins Podcast to Discuss IP Predictions Under New Administration – Foley & Lardner LLP of counsel Eli Mazour appeared on the AUTM on the Air podcast episode, “2025 Predictions for the IP, Tech Transfer, and AI Landscapes With Eli Mazour,” to assess the trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead for technology transfer professionals and intellectual property practitioners under the new administration. Continue reading
How Risky Are DEI Programs Under Trump 2.0? – Trump executive order to end all DEI and ESG programs under threat of FCA charges. Continue reading
What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Managing Import Risks Under the New Trump Administration (Part II): The Implications of President Trump’s “America First Trade Memorandum” – During his campaign, President Trump often stated that he would be implementing an “America First” international trade policy, which he said explicitly would include higher tariffs, potentially on imports from the entire world. On January 20, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum taking the first steps toward implementing this agenda. Continue reading
What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Managing Import Risks Under the New Trump Administration (Part III): A 12-Step Plan for Coping with Tariff and Supply Chain Uncertainties – 12-step program form mitigation of tariff risks under Trump administration — Part III of a three-part series (with a possible Part IV to come). Continue reading
Hart-Scott-Rodino Reporting Threshold Increases by US$6.9 Million – The FTC has begun releasing guidance about sweeping changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino reporting thresholds that are slated to take effect on February 10, but these rule changes are being challenged in court, and there is speculation that the new Trump administration might delay their implementation. Continue reading
A Little Too Late: The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission’s Last Minute New Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers – In a last-ditch effort, the FTC and DOJ issued new guidelines replacing the 2026 “Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals,” but exactly what role — if any — the new guidelines will play in the future remains in the air. Continue reading
The Environmental Brief: Incoming EPA and Enforcement Regulatory Changes – Campaign promises to dismantle burdensome regulations could lead to significant revisions to the current regulatory landscape, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been named as one of these potential targets. The recent presidential election will likely signal a shift in current federal policies, particularly those overseen by the EPA. Continue reading
Nicholas Ellis on Electric Vehicle Rollbacks – ‘Automotive industry doesn’t turn on a dime’ – Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nicholas Ellis described difficulties faced by automakers amid a shift in regulatory policy in the Law360 article, “Trump EV Rollbacks Spell Regulatory Whiplash For Auto Cos.” Continue reading
Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Potential Implications Under the Trump Administration – The Trump administration’s approach to cybersecurity remains uncertain, but early signs indicate possible adjustments to Biden’s cybersecurity executive order. Regardless of whether the executive order remains in effect, organizations should prioritize cybersecurity to mitigate risks and uphold resilience. Continue reading
Cybersecurity Executive Order — Key Implications for the Manufacturing Industry – The manufacturing sector is encountering an increasing number of sophisticated threats, including ransomware attacks, vulnerabilities in the supply chain, and intellectual property theft. While the future of Biden’s cybersecurity executive order under the Trump administration is uncertain, manufacturers cannot afford to postpone action. This article, jointly authored with the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, provides guidance tailored to manufacturing companies navigating this evolving regulatory and threat environment. Continue reading
The presidential transition brings significant policy shifts, regulatory changes, and potential legal challenges that will impact your organization. Our experienced teams across public affairs, international trade, cybersecurity, and more are ready to help you navigate the transition. Contact us today to ensure your organization is prepared for change.