On January 8, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) published in the Federal Register a Final Rule that significantly changes the requirements for filing certificates of compliance for imported products under the Consumer Product Safety Act (“CPSA”). The publication of the Final Rule followed the CPSC’s vote to approve the Final Rule on December
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New U.S. and UK Sanctions, Including Related to Russia’s Energy Sector
On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of State intensified sanctions against Russia with new measures targeting Russia’s energy sector. According to the Treasury Department’s press release, these measures are intended “to fulfill the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy” and “substantially increase the sanctions risks associated…
The Political ramifications of the UK’s economic travails
Economic Turmoil in the UK
The rate on the 10-year benchmark UK government bond has reached levels last seen in 2008. The rate on the 30-year bond stands at a 27-year high. Today, the Government sold £1 billion of bonds at the most expensive terms since 2004 – albeit with apparently good market demand. Sterling…
Biden Administration Rulemakings at Risk for Congressional Review Act Cancellation in New Congress
With the 119th Congress now assembled, Republicans control both the House and Senate, and will control the White House starting on January 20th. If history is any guide, this change in party control of the White House, plus unified control of Congress by the president’s party, will pave the way for Republicans to deploy the…
Department of Justice Issues Final Rule to Implement Bulk U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data Executive Order
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On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued the Final Rule implementing President Biden’s February 28, 2024 Executive Order on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern” (the “EO”). The Final Rule solidifies a new national security regulatory regime…
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Plant-Based Foods
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods. The draft guidance outlines FDA’s recommendations for naming plant-based egg, seafood, poultry, meat, and dairy products (other than milk[1]) in compliance with FDA’s naming requirements for non-standardized foods.…
NHTSA Publishes Whistleblower Program Final Rule
On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) announced the publication of a final rule formalizing its whistleblower program. The Final Rule was officially published in the Federal Register on December 17, fulfilling an obligation established by Congress in 2015 under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (“MVSWA”). …
Section 301 Tariffs and Proceedings: Recent and Potential Developments
Alert December 19, 2024
As discussed in our prior client alert, President-elect Trump’s second term is expected to bring important changes to U.S. trade policy, including with respect to U.S. tariffs. Among the tools Trump may use to modify existing U.S. tariffs is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”), which provided…
U.S. AI Policy Expectations in the Trump Administration, GOP Congress, and the States
The results of the 2024 U.S. election are expected to have significant implications for AI legislation and regulation at both the federal and state level.
Like the first Trump Administration, the second Trump Administration is likely to prioritize AI innovation, R&D, national security uses of AI, and U.S. private sector investment and leadership in AI. …
“Security, Europe!” Priorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council
From January to June 2025, Poland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, presenting an ambitious agenda organized around the concept of security to tackle some of the EU’s most pressing challenges. This blog outlines the announced focus areas for technology, trade, defense, and ESG. Each of these topics is pivotal…