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On Elections, Pendulums, and Perspective

Let me state this at the outset. I am a lifelong ACLU Liberal Democrat who has never voted for a Republican. Thus, the results of the election on November 5th put me in a deep funk. Nothing that has happened since that time,...more

Perkins Coie

How the Trump Administration May Affect AI Policy on Intellectual Property and Deepfakes

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his administration is poised to influence the future of policy surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), including regulations...more

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Mario Draghi wants to reshape Europe’s regulation of M&A. Will his plans succeed?

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The former head of the European Central Bank is proposing a significant recalibration of EU competition enforcement in a bid to boost the European economy. The focus now is on whether his plans will be implemented. For...more

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House AI Task Force Unveils Report with Focus on Sectoral Regulatory Framework

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The bipartisan task force on artificial intelligence (AI) in the US House of Representatives on December 17, 2024 released its highly anticipated report providing guiding principles, recommendations, and policy proposals to...more

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Team Effort to Advance National Security

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'Tis the season for partnerships and collaborations to advance national security, including some recent, significant announcements. Take a look at the teamwork below...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: City Council Approves Sixers Arena

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Mayor Parker Launches City Progress Tracking Website Mayor Cherelle Parker launched Philly Stat 360, a website tracking the City’s progress on over 30 indicators, including safety, cleanliness, and economic opportunity. The...more

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Broad Street Brief Special Edition: City Council Passes Arena Legislation

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On Thursday, December 19, the Philadelphia City Council approved an 11-bill legislative package that will permit the Philadelphia 76ers to construct a new $1.3 billion arena in Market East. The bills include zoning changes,...more

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Strategies for Navigating the Rule Revocation Process under the Congressional Review Act and Executive Branch Mechanisms

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The Congressional Review Act (CRA) provides an expedited process by which Congress can adopt a resolution of disapproval that overturns agency rulemakings, guidance, and similar decisions. At the start of the first Trump...more

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Another Year, Another Government Shutdown Crisis: Advice for Government Contractors if the Grinch Shows Up

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Even though the new Trump administration is yet to take office, Elon Musk has already begun to exert his muscle as the co-leader of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The federal spending bill had been...more

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The 135th Ohio General Assembly Sends Revised Bills, HB 8 and HB 206, to Governor DeWine for Signing

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The 135th General Assembly finished yesterday with both houses enacting two pieces of legislation of primary interest to boards of education and their administrators, HB 8 and HB 206. Both pieces of legislation are on their...more

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The Week in Weed: December 2024 # 3

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Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on Nebraska, of course. We also report on the situation with Minnesota’s licensing lottery. We...more

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PHFintech: Crypto Policy Tracker - December 20, 2024

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This week, Congress wrapped up its final session of the 118th Congress. Crypto legislation in the next Congress will likely be based on the bills introduced in the prior session, but we might see some significant changes to...more

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NJ AG Appoints New Antitrust Chief

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New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has appointed David Reichenberg as his Antitrust Section Chief. Reichenberg was previously a partner in several law firms, including Cozen O’Connor, where he advised on the antitrust...more

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Here We Go Again? Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration

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An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will...more

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NFIP’s authorization to write new policies will expire Dec. 20

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The National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization to write new policies will expire December 20, unless Congress acts to extend it....more

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Looking Ahead: The Potential Impact of a New NLRB on the Hotel Industry

As hoteliers have experienced in the past, the outcome of a Presidential election, and the consequent change in the makeup of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), can have a significant impact on business operations....more

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The Grass May Not Be Greener in Texas: New Bill Seeks to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products

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Despite growing public support, Texas continues its challenges to the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana. On December 5, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced a bill that would ban all forms of...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Transportation

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We anticipate the federal funding tap for transportation infrastructure projects to be turned off, or at least significantly tightened, early on in the new administration....more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Environmental

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At a high level, President-elect Trump is expected to issue executive orders to pause pending rules, use the Congressional Review Act to withdraw recently finalized rules, and halt agency activity while the administration...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Tax, Trusts & Estates

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The Trump administration is expected to work with Congress to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), but this will take longer than 100 days....more

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Elections in Namibia: The results are in, and so is the country’s first female president

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Namibia, until recently led by an interim president in power since the death of former President Hage Geingob in February, was tipped as potentially facing turmoil and even unrest as its elections loomed and the world...more

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The Laws About Lobbying for or Against Nominees for the New Administration

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President-Elect Trump’s potential nominees for the Cabinet and other high-level offices in his second Administration have been at the top of the news for the past several weeks. You, your company, your trade association, your...more

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Proposed Continuing Resolution May Extend Deadline for Certain CTA Reporting Companies

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Congress is considering a Continuing Resolution that, if passed, would extend the reporting deadline for certain reporting companies under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026....more

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Cozen Cities - December 18, 2024

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Baltimore nonprofit Waves received a $2 million grant from Baltimore’s Office of Information and Technology to deploy fiber-optic networks in low-income residential buildings, aiming to bridge the city’s digital divide...more

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From “Energy Transition” to “Energy Security”: Assessing the Impact of the Republican Trifecta on the Energy Industry

With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities. The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more

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