The Department of Justice’s Policy Changes — Key Takeaways for the Business Community

DOJ has redirected its focus toward combating illegal immigration, human trafficking and transnational organized crime, and ordered that resources previously dedicated to corporate and foreign influence enforcement be reallocated to those areas.

President Trump Defers Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Imposes Additional Tariffs on China, and China Responds With Countermeasures

On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced tariffs of 25% against goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% against goods imported from China, after declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). However, the tariffs against goods from Canada and Mexico have been paused for one month, with...

Extreme Vetting at U.S. Embassies and Consulates

It is expected that additional vetting and screening requirements will only add to increased wait times for visa clearances at U.S. embassies and consulates. The order directs the administration to begin the process of restoring a potential travel ban within 60 days.

Top 10 Noncompete Developments of 2024. For Employers, a Roller Coaster Year in Noncompete Law

It is expected that the second Trump administration’s newly constituted FTC Commission will abandon efforts to implement a nationwide ban on most noncompetes. Courts across the country continue to push back on the enforcement of overbroad noncompete agreements, with some courts refusing to blue pencil exceedingly overbroad agreements.

Make No Mistake: The NLRB Revives the ‘Clear and Unmistakable Waiver’ Standard

With the revival of the 'clear and unmistakable waiver' standard, employers must negotiate precise contract language or demonstrate union waiver through bargaining history, while preparing for potential shifts in NLRB policy under a new administration.