The New Trump Administration

Insights

This resource center brings together insights from across �鶹��’s practices and offices as we track the evolution of the second Trump presidency.

Our lawyers highlight critical aspects of the new administration’s announced (or possible) regulatory, legislative and economic priorities. Among the areas we are tracking: bank, fintech and cryptocurrency regulation; corporate and individual taxes; DOJ and FTC antitrust enforcement; DOJ corporate criminal enforcement; employment, labor and compensation laws; environmental and climate change policy; project and infrastructure transactions; and SEC rulemaking and enforcement.

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March 14, 2025

Client Update

An update: Seven easy pieces for crypto regulation

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March 4, 2025

Client Update

SEC expands availability and flexibility of draft registration statements

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March 27, 2025

Client Update

FinCEN eliminates beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons

U.S. companies and U.S. persons are now exempt from the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Tr...

March 20, 2025

Client Update

Administration dismisses FTC’s two Democratic commissioners, setting up battle over FTC independence

On March 18, 2025, the FTC’s two Democratic commissioners were dismissed. The dismissals have sparked additional debate ...

March 14, 2025

Client Update

SEC staff clarifies Rule 506(c), and opens door to broader distribution of privately offered BDCs

The guidance clarifies the circumstances in which minimum investment amounts can help satisfy the reasonable steps require...

March 14, 2025

Client Update

An update: Seven easy pieces for crypto regulation

The SEC has moved with stunning alacrity to put crypto regulation on a sustainable footing. Even as Congress continues to ...

Featured news

May 5, 2025

In the News

Dan Stipano discusses AML developments with MoneyLaundering.com

Dan Stipano, head of AML/CFT at �鶹��, was quoted in MoneyLaundering.com from a panel on the latest developments in anti-money laundering at the Association of Certified Anti-Money…
April 21, 2025

In the News

Dan Stipano discusses DOJ crypto enforcement with MoneyLaundering.com

�鶹�� AML/BSA head Dan Stipano was quoted in MoneyLaundering.com discussing a Department of Justice memo that marks a “very significant” change in posture by the government toward…
April 10, 2025

In the News

David Portilla discusses tariffs with American Banker

�鶹�� partner David Portilla was quoted in American Banker discussing an announced pause on tariff hikes.The article noted that while this announcement is welcome to banks and…
April 9, 2025

In the News

Robert Cohen discusses SEC’s CETU priorities with Cybersecurity Law Report

�鶹�� partner Robert Cohen was quoted in Cybersecurity Law Report discussing the SEC’s Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit’s (CETU) seven new priorities. The CETU was created in…
April 8, 2025

In the News

Margaret Tahyar discusses effect of tariffs on banks with American Banker

�鶹�� partner and Financial Institutions practice head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in American Banker discussing the potential impact of tariffs on banks.The article noted that the…
March 31, 2025

In the News

Robert Cohen discusses the SEC and crypto enforcement with Bloomberg Law

�鶹�� partner Robert Cohen discussed the SEC’s scaling back of enforcement actions against crypto companies with Bloomberg Law.Robert explained that although the SEC may be adjusting…
March 28, 2025

In the News

Dan Stipano discusses the Corporate Transparency Act with Law360

�鶹�� AML/BSA head Dan Stipano was quoted in Law360 discussing the Corporate Transparency Act, which the Treasury Department said it would not enforce on U.S. businesses.“Corporate…
March 14, 2025

In the News

Michael Kaplan discusses the SEC’s expansion of filings eligible for confidential review with Law360

�鶹�� partner Michael Kaplan discussed new guidance by the SEC that expands the range of securities filings eligible for confidential review with Law360.“It’s a nice, early sign and…
March 4, 2025

In the News

Margaret Tahyar discusses bank regulator consolidation with IFLR

�鶹�� partner and Financial Institutions practice head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in IFLR discussing potential consolidation of the bank regulators under the Trump administration…
February 20, 2025

In the News

Margaret Tahyar discusses independent regulators with Capitol Account

�鶹�� partner and Financial Institutions practice head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Capitol Account discussing the relationship of the independent regulators with President Trump…

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