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As part of our Trump 2019: What To Expect series, Carina Federico, associate in Crowell & Moring’s Tax Group and a former trial attorney at the DOJ Tax Division and deputy associate counsel for the White House, discusses what to expect in the new year in tax regulations.
Discussed in this 12-minute podcast:
Updates on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).What organizations should do when they need tax guidance.Potential changes to the tax regulatory review process. -
As part of our Trump 2019: What To Expect series, Jerrica Mathis, director in Crowell & Moring’s Government Affairs Group, and Traci Vitek, senior policy director with the firm, sit down to discuss what we can expect Congress and the White House to focus on in 2019 regarding health care.
Discussed in this 24 minute podcast:
Health care plans and how they are marketed.Drug pricing proposals.Congressional oversight. -
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As part of our Trump: The First Year series, Jim Flood, chair of Crowell & Moring’s Government Affairs Group, and Scott Douglas, senior director of policy with the firm, sit down to discuss what we can expect Congress and the White House to focus on for the remainder of the year. Jim has previously served as counsel to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Scott as a finance director for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Discussed in this 26 minute podcast:
Tax reform: where it is now and what we expect to happen, as well as the politics and economics that are driving the discussion.Health care: what bills are on the table beyond Affordable Care Act reform.NDAA: what is likely to happen.Funding, nominations, and foreign policy.Predictions on what Congress is likely to achieve by the end of 2017. -
In the latest podcast for Crowell & Moring’s “Trump: The First Year” series, Richard Lehfeldt, partner in the firm’s Energy Group, and Diana Jeschke, counsel in the group, sit down to discuss energy infrastructure issues under the Trump Administration. Richard previously worked as counsel for the Energy and Power Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Diana was an attorney advisor to administrative law judges Carmen Cintron and David Coffman at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Discussed in this 16-minute podcast:
An overview of energy infrastructure.Who makes decisions about energy infrastructure, where does the funding originate, and what factors go into those decisions.An overview of distributed generation and microgrids.Case studies: NYU and the Princeton University, and what lessons to take from them. -
In the latest podcast for Crowell & Moring’s “Trump: The First Year” series, David Chung, partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources Group, and Carlton Greene, partner in the International Trade Group, sit down to discuss the future of Chevron deference and how that doctrine relates to the Trump administration's goal of deconstructing the administrative state. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Carlton served as chief counsel of FinCEN and also worked for OFAC at the Dept. of the Treasury. David’s practice focuses on litigation and regulatory counseling involving natural resources development and environmental issues.
Covered in this 22-minute podcast:
An overview of Chevron deference and recent developments.How much flexibility and power agencies have when invoking Chevron deference.The future of Chevron deference. Possible implications of eliminating Chevron deference. -
The U.S. released its negotiating objectives for NAFTA on July 17. In the latest podcast for Crowell & Moring’s “Trump: The First Year” series, Robert Holleyman and John Brew, both partners in the firm’s International Trade Group, discuss the objectives and the key takeaways. Robert previously served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and as a counsel for the U.S. Senate. John’s practice focuses on customs, and he has extensive experience in import and export trade regulation.
Discussed in this 17-minute podcast:
An overview of NAFTA.What the U.S. hopes to accomplish in areas such as trade in goods, digital trade, intellectual property, procurement, currency, and others.The high stakes around the rules of origin and how revisions may impact the region.How trade remedies will play into NAFTA and what the fate of Chapter 19 dispute resolution might look like.What businesses with operations or trade interests in Mexico and Canada should do now. -
In the latest podcast for Crowell & Moring’s “Trump: The First Year” series, Dan Wolff and Tom Lorenzen, both litigation partners in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources Group and Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, discuss the implications of a July 3 D.C. Circuit ruling invalidating EPA's 90-day administrative stay of the current oil and gas methane rule.
Discussed in this 21-minute podcast:
An overview of the Clean Air Council v. Pruitt decision.The possible impacts of this decision on the administration’s stated goal of "deconstructing the administrative state."Other possible mechanisms for halting rules in the short term without going through notice-and-comment rulemaking.The practical implications of this ruling, and key takeaways for businesses.Visit crowell.com/TrumpFirstYear for more information.
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What does the new beneficial ownership rule mean for lenders and other businesses? As part of our “Trump: The First Year” series, International Trade Group partners Carlton Greene and Cari Stinebower sit down with Commercial Finance & Lending Senior Counsel Scott Lessne to discuss the new rule. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Carlton served as chief counsel of FinCEN and also worked for OFAC at the Dept. of the Treasury. Cari has previously worked as an attorney advisor for the Office of the General Counsel at OFAC. Scott's practice involves the representation of financial institutions and corporate clients in connection with the negotiation and documentation of commercial, asset-based, project-related, and real estate loan transactions.
Discussed in this 33 minute podcast:
An overview of the new CDD rule, including what is covered.How can banks identify beneficial owners? Who is responsible?How does this affect small institutions versus large ones?What new technology might affect this space?What do covered businesses need to know and do?Visit crowell.com/TrumpFirstYear for more information.
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On May 9, Crowell & Moring launched its third annual Regulatory Forecast. The 2017 edition, subtitled “What Trump Means for Business,” provides in-depth analysis on how the new administration, Congress, and the federal courts are changing the regulatory landscape and what it means for business in the months ahead. With this publication, we are also announcing the launch of our new Trump: The First Year series about the regulatory changes emerging from the White House under the new administration. In this first episode of the series, Regulatory Forecast co-editors Dan Wolff and Richard Lehfeldt sit down to discuss the Forecast and what to expect from the series.
In this 12 minute podcast, Richard and Dan discuss what you will find in our Regulatory Forecast 2017 and what lessons businesses should take from the publication. The forecast is available at crowell.com/regulatoryforecast.
Visit crowell.com/TrumpFirstYear for more information.
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In the last few days the news has been chock-a-block with headlines about the administration slapping new import duties on softwood lumber from Canada. As part of our “First 100 Days” series, International Trade Group partner Alex Schaefer sits down to discuss the duties. Alex represents clients contending with U.S. import regulations, including the customs and trade remedies laws.
Discussed in this 6 minute podcast:
The background of this lumber dispute.The reasons for the new import duties.What the future may hold on the lumber front.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of our “First 100 Days” series, Jim Flood, chair of Crowell & Moring’s Government Affairs Group, and Scott Douglas, senior director of policy with the firm, sit down to discuss tax reform, both where it is now and where we can expect it to go. Jim has previously served as counsel to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Scott as a finance director for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Covered in this 17 minute podcast:
The current state of tax reform initiatives.The potential timetable for tax reform bills.What is likely to happen with regard to the corporate tax rate and what companies should expect.The probability of a new Border Adjustment Tax.Will this tax reform be deficit neutral?Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of our First 100 Days series, Tom Lorenzen and Dan Leff, both part of Crowell & Moring’s Environment & Natural Resources Group, sit down to discuss President Trump’s energy independence executive order. Tom is a partner in the group and the former assistant chief with the DOJ’s Environment & Natural Resources Division. Dan is an associate who focuses on litigation, permitting, and counseling under environmental statutes including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Endangered Species Act.
Discussed in this 17 minute podcast
An overview of the energy independence executive order.What effect this might have on the Clean Power Plan, the NSPS, and the endangerment finding.How ongoing litigation will be affected.What other changes companies might expect.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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Alan Gourley and Addie Cliffe, both partners in Crowell & Moring’s International Trade and Government Contracts groups, sit down to provide a high-level overview of CFIUS and what it means for trade. Alan counsels clients with respect to a broad range of international and government contract issues. He has extensive experience with all aspects of international contracts, both government and commercial. Addie advises clients across a spectrum of government contracts and international trade compliance issues, with specialties including U.S. export controls, the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and other U.S. laws and regulations applicable to international transactions.
Covered in this 13 minute podcast
Overview of CFIUS.Current trends surrounding CFIUS.Practical tips for businesses regarding M&A activity and foreign investment.What can be gleaned from the annual CFIUS report to Congress.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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In the latest podcast for Crowell & Moring's "First 100 Days" series, Jim Flood, chair of the firm's Government Affairs Group, sits down with Ian Laird, co-chair of the firm's International Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the state of U.S.-Canada trade relations. Ian is a Canadian-qualified lawyer and previously served as chief of staff to a Canadian cabinet minister, as well as a senior political aide to the Ontario Minister of Energy. Ian represents companies engaged in U.S.-Canada trade and business relations and has provided counsel on NAFTA issues for more than 15 years. Ian also worked on the earliest NAFTA investor-state arbitrations involving each of the three NAFTA state parties.
Discussed in this 20 minute podcast recorded on Feb. 17:
Some potential strategies for the Canadian Government and Canadian companies to succeed in working with the Trump Administration.Potential “tweaks” to NAFTA with respect to Canada, and redefining U.S.-Canada relations.Views of the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and a different approach from the U.S. Senate.How Canada's immigration policies might impact business.Potential timeline for any changes, and what companies can do now.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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Cutting through the confusion surrounding the transition to the Trump Administration has been a challenge for businesses. As part of Crowell & Moring’s “First 100 Days” series, Antitrust Group partners Ryan Tisch, Joseph Miller, and Jeane Thomas discuss their predictions for what the transition will mean in the antitrust realm and how businesses should respond. Joe has worked in both the FTC and the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, and has experience with the transition process. Both Jeane and Ryan focus their practice on antitrust business counseling, merger control, and government investigations.
Covered in this 23 minute podcast:
What factors might affect FTC and DOJ merger review.Predictions about the new administration's potential enforcement priorities.How businesses should position themselves for successful antitrust advocacy during this time of transition.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of Crowell & Moring’s “First 100 Days” series, Paul Davies and Andrew Blasi of C&M International, Crowell & Moring’s international policy and regulatory affairs consulting affiliate, discuss the trade policy moves made so far by the Trump Administration, and what it means for businesses who are involved in trade issues. Paul is a director at C&M International and a former Australian trade negotiator. Andrew is an associate director at C&M International and a former staff member of the US-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Covered in this 16 minute podcast:
President Trump’s early trade policy emphasis on limiting imports and eliminating the trade deficit.Implications of the U.S. withdrawal from TPP and the main takeaways for businesses.The president’s upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Abe of Japan and where things stand.Thoughts on NAFTA and what businesses might expect.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of Crowell & Moring’s “First 100 Days” series, Cari Stinebower, Scott Douglas, and Mariana Pendás sit down to discuss the state of U.S.-Cuba relations at the start of the Trump administration, updating our Nov. 23 podcast on sanctions under the Trump Administration. Cari, a partner with the firm, previously worked as an attorney advisor for the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Scott is a senior policy director with our Government Affairs Group and previously served as finance director for Senator Mitch McConnell. Mariana is an international associate with the firm’s International Trade Group; she is a dual-qualified lawyer in Spain and New York and admitted to practice under the Brussels’ E List.
Discussed in this 20 minute podcast:
History of Cuban sanctions.Recent legislation relating to Cuba.What is likely to happen under the new administration.What American businesses should consider before entering the Cuban market.Which members of Congress might have the most influence on relations with Cuba.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of Crowell & Moring’s “First 100 Days” series, Mike Songer and Terry Rea sit down to discuss the key intellectual property issues that should be addressed by the new administration. Mike is co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group; Terry is a partner and previously served as acting director and deputy director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Discussed in this 21 minute podcast:
President-elect Trump, IP law, and economic growth.Improving quality of the patent process.How Congress might deal with patents and more.What in-house counsel should be thinking about.Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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Trade with Mexico and China were top issues for the Trump campaign, and recent developments suggest corporations may be in store for significant change under a Trump Administration. Could we be looking at an entirely different economic framework after January 20? How will manufacturers be impacted? Crowell & Moring International Trade Group partners Daniel Cannistra and John Brew discuss anxiety in the marketplace and how trade could change under President Trump.
Covered in this 23 minute podcast:
What are Trump’s promises on trade and can he fulfill them? What authority does the president have to alter trade agreements? What challenges might he face?NAFTA and the possibility of tariffs on Mexican imports.What can Trump do with respect to China?What is the likelihood that the proposed border adjustment tax could go through?What is a trade war, and what might cause it?What agencies should large, multinational companies be looking to throughout the first 100 days to watch for trade updates?Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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As part of Crowell & Moring’s “First 100 Days” podcast series, Marc Warren, chair of the firm’s Aviation Group, and Steve Seiden, counsel in the group, sit down to discuss how the Trump Administration might affect the regulatory climate for commercial drones. Marc previously served as the deputy chief counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration, and Steve also served the FAA in various capacities, including a one-year assignment as special counsel to the agency’s chief counsel.
Discussed in this 18 minute podcast:
Why Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are the next big thing, their potential, and industry and business applications.Current state of regulatory play – pilot requirements, when and where drones can be flown, and the waiver process.Opportunities and challenges for the Trump Administration.Near-term issues (a forthcoming notice of proposed rulemaking on microdrones).What’s next? (large drones, operations over people, and fully autonomous drones).Other issues worth tracking (Federal preemption, potential conflicts with state laws, and privacy issues).Visit crowell.com/CMFirst100 for more information.
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