Federal Policy Watch: Monitoring White House Developments

Policy and regulatory changes spurred by the new presidential administration are affecting companies and organizations of all sizes, across all industries. Our experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals span all key areas of the law, from labor and employment and immigration, to business law and artificial intelligence, to health care and energy and infrastructure, and much more. They are closely monitoring the rapidly changing government landscape and are prepared to help you navigate the changes. You can learn more below.

Artificial Intelligence

Publications

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders

• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?

• Day Three of Trump’s Presidency Provides Additional Clarity on the Administration’s Stance on AI

• 2023 AI Safety Executive Order Revoked and What Lies Ahead for AI

• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?
• White House Releases America's AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders

Automotive Industry

Publications

• New Tariffs Mean New Targets of the False Claims Act

Business Law

News

• Andre Fiebig Shares Insight in Global Trade Review Article About U.S. Government Crackdown on Customs Fraud

• Courtney Lynch Quoted in Indiana Lawyer Article About Client Reactions to Federal Policy Changes

• Mark Ehrmann Featured in Wisconsin Public Radio Story About UW-Madison Putting Hiring Freeze on Positions Paid by Federal Funding

Publications

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders
• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?

• The Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind While Cooperating with an ICE or FDNS Visit

• New Tariffs Mean New Targets of the False Claims Act
• PE in Healthcare – Recent Governmental Commentary Could Indicate Policy Changes on the Horizon and Time for Increased Vigilance
• The Impact of President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Businesses

Events

• Business Law Training: White Collar Defense and Government Enforcement—Recent Developments and Looking Forward

Data Privacy & Security

Publications

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders
• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?
• Trump Reverses Key Biden-Era Cyber Directives: Important Updates to Federal Cybersecurity Priorities

• HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Vacated Nationally

• HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy - New Administration Evaluating Its Position

• Day Three of Trump’s Presidency Provides Additional Clarity on the Administration’s Stance on AI
• 2023 AI Safety Executive Order Revoked and What Lies Ahead for AI
• Trump Reverses Key Biden-Era Cyber Directives: Important Updates to Federal Cybersecurity Priorities

Health & Life Sciences

News 

• Richie Davis and Michael French Quoted in 340B Report Article About Unclear Effects “Most Favored Nation" Executive Order Could Have on 340B Programs

• Michael French Quoted in 340B Report Article About Views on Trump’s Plan to Move 340B Program

• Richard Davis Comment Included in Modern Healthcare Article About Possible Impact of Tariffs on 340B Discounts

Publications

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders
• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?
• HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Vacated Nationally

• Trump Administration Rescinds HHS Guidance on Privacy of Gender Affirming Care Data

• New Tariffs Mean New Targets of the False Claims Act
• PE in Healthcare – Recent Governmental Commentary Could Indicate Policy Changes on the Horizon and Time for Increased Vigilance
• HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy - New Administration Evaluating Its Position
• Day Three of Trump’s Presidency Provides Additional Clarity on the Administration’s Stance on AI
• 2023 AI Safety Executive Order Revoked and What Lies Ahead for AI

Events

• Business Law Training: White Collar Defense and Government Enforcement—Recent Developments and Looking Forward

Immigration & Mobility

News

• Maria Kallmeyer Provides Insight for Healthcare Risk Management Article About Onsite Immigration Enforcement

• Grant Sovern Quoted in Madison 365 Article About Dane County Schools’ Response to Immigration Policy Change

• Maria Kallmeyer Quoted in Law360 Article About Impact of Trump Immigration Policy on Hospitals

• Grant Sovern Shares Insight on Significance of H-1B Visas for Wisconsin Companies in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Story

• Maria Kallmeyer Offers Insight on What Trump Immigration Policies Could Mean for Biopharma Workers in BioSpace Article

• Grant Sovern Shares Insights on Outlook for Skilled Foreign Workers in Legal Dive Article

• Grant Sovern Quoted in Fortune Article About Possible Implications of Trump Immigration Policy on Foreign-Born Workers

Publications 

• The Top Five Things to Know about the New Policy Recommending Nonimmigrant Visa Stamp Processing in an Individual's Country of Nationality or Residence
• The Top Five Things to Know about Changes to Dropbox Appointments for Visas at U.S. Consulates
• The Top Five Things to Know about E-Verify’s New “Status Change Report” for Employers that Use E-Verify
• DHS Issues Registration Requirement for Foreign Nationals – Immediate Action Required for Some
• The Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind While Cooperating with an ICE or FDNS Visit
• The Top Five Areas of Business Immigration Likely to be Impacted by and How to Prepare for the Second Trump Administration

• What a Republican Administration Could Mean for the NLRA

• Presidential Proclamation Restricting Travel from Certain Countries: What Businesses Need to Know

Events

• Business Immigration – What To Expect Under a Second Trump Administration

Intellectual Property

Publications

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders
• The Impact of President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Businesses

Labor & Employment

News

• Brian Hartstein Quoted in WorldatWork Article About Alternatives to Noncompetes for Protecting Trade Secrets

• Chris Nickels Discusses OSHA Outlook on ISHN Magazine Podcast

• Chris Nickels Outlines What to Expect from OSHA This Year in EHS Today Article About Workplace Safety Issues

• Maria Kallmeyer Quoted in Law360 Article About Impact of Trump Immigration Policy on Hospitals: Quarles Law Firm, Attorneys, Lawyers
• Travis Kearbey Quoted in Missouri Lawyer Article About Likely Impact of Trump Administration on Labor Law
• Grant Sovern Shares Insight on Significance of H-1B Visas for Wisconsin Companies in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Story

• George Howard Offers Insight for LA Times Article About Labor Outlook Under President-elect Trump

• Maria Kallmeyer Offers Insight on What Trump Immigration Policies Could Mean for Biopharma Workers in BioSpace Article
• Grant Sovern Shares Insights on Outlook for Skilled Foreign Workers in Legal Dive Article

• Grant Sovern Quoted in Fortune Article About Possible Implications of Trump Immigration Policy on Foreign-Born Workers

Publications

• FTC Abandons Non-Compete Rule; Will Seek Case-by-Case Approach
• The Top Five Things to Know about the New Policy Recommending Nonimmigrant Visa Stamp Processing in an Individual's Country of Nationality or Residence
• The Top Five Things to Know about Changes to Dropbox Appointments for Visas at U.S. Consulates
• The Top Five Things to Know about E-Verify’s New “Status Change Report” for Employers that Use E-Verify

• Presidential Proclamation Restricting Travel from Certain Countries: What Businesses Need to Know

• Departments Will Not Enforce 2024 Final Rule under MHPAEA

• DHS Issues Registration Requirement for Foreign Nationals – Immediate Action Required for Some

• EEOC and Justice Department Issue New DEI Guidance For Employers

• Office for Civil Rights Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter Aimed At Curbing Race-Based Decisions and Benefits At Federally Funded Colleges and Universities

• The Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind While Cooperating with an ICE or FDNS Visit
• Back to the Future: What a Recent Vacatur, Executive Order, and Dear Colleague Letter Mean for Title IX Compliance
• Trump Administration Issues Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Affirmative Action Requirements For Federal Contractors
• The Top Five Areas of Business Immigration Likely to be Impacted by and How to Prepare for the Second Trump Administration

• Uncertainty on Health Care Rules Amid Administration Change

• What a Republican Administration Could Mean for the NLRA

• EEOC and Justice Department Issue New DEI Guidance for Employers

Events

• Business Immigration – What To Expect Under a Second Trump Administration

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

News

• Kirti Reddy Quoted in NOTUS Article About a Potential Barrier to Trump’s DEI Changes Due to Clarence Thomas

• Kirti Reddy Addresses Risk of Increased Freight Supply Chain Customs Fraud in FreightWaves Article

• Kirti Reddy Quoted in New York Times Article About Tariff Collection Process

Publications

• Bloomberg Law Article by Kirti Reddy and Ryan Rainey Covers Steps Importers Should Take to Minimize Risk Under False Claims Act

• New Tariffs Mean New Targets of the False Claims Act

Events

• Business Law Training: White Collar Defense and Government Enforcement—Recent Developments and Looking Forward

Research Institutions & Higher Education

News

• Jon Stone Perspective Included in Life Sciences IP Review Article About Potential Impact of March-In Rights on University-Driven Innovation

Publications

• March-In Rights Revisited: A New Era of Enforcement?

• White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan and Accompanying AI Executive Orders
• No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?
• Office for Civil Rights Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter Aimed At Curbing Race-Based Decisions and Benefits At Federally Funded Colleges and Universities

• Back to the Future: What a Recent Vacatur, Executive Order, and Dear Colleague Letter Mean for Title IX Compliance

Additional Resources

• Whitehouse.gov - Presidential Actions (This page includes the latest orders, memos and other releases.)
• Federal Register (A daily publication announcing proposed rules, final rules and notices regarding regulatory activities.)
• Congress.gov (Registration is required to track legislation.)