Episodes
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On Thursday, October 31, Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey continued the series with a discussion of key immigration issues likely to be impacted by the election. They provided an overview of the immigration priorities of the new administration, whether it be led by Donald Trump or Kamala Harris; provided historical context from the prior Trump and current Biden administrations; and provided guidance for strategic planning and tips to proactively prepare for shifts in policies under a new administration.
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Partners Kim Hamm and Sonali Patel continued the series with a discussion of anticipated government enforcement and investigations priorities next year. They explored the key industries and legal issues that are likely to be scrutinized by federal agencies and law enforcement, as well as Congress in conducting its investigations.
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On Tuesday, October 22, Warren Payne, Sonal Majmudar, and John Merrigan discussed critical tax issues at the forefront of this election. Both presidential candidates have developed extensive proposals for a comprehensive 2025 tax reform bill. Every American business and taxpayer may be affected as Congress negotiates corporate tax rates and top marginal rates for individuals, capital gain tax rates (potentially including tax on unrealized gains), potential extension of tax various credits, and estate taxes — along with a host of less recognizable tax code provisions that can profoundly impact American taxpayers.
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Partners Andrew Olmem and Kim Hamm continue the series with a discussion of key issues for financial services that could be impacted by the election. They explore areas such as the future of the Basel endgame capital proposal, potential capital formation initiatives, FSOC designations, digital asset regulation, the future of ESG, what’s ahead for consumer protection, and the prospects for housing finance reform.
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Partners Howard Waltzman and Jonathan Becker continue the series with a discussion on critical technology issues that are at the forefront of this election. They explore topics such as artificial intelligence, privacy, the CHIPS and Science Act, and Section 230 reform. The federal elections will have implications for how Congress and the Executive Branch tackle these issues while trying to ensure the US remains at the forefront of global innovation. They also discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, such as Loper Bright, on how Congress and the Executive Branch approach these issues.
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Partners Gail Levine and Jonathan Becker continue the series with a discussion on critical antitrust issues that are at the forefront of this election. They explore topics such as what the new administration will mean for antitrust enforcement, the future of merger review, and what to expect from the Hill on competition policy.
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Tim Keeler and Mac Bernstein continue the series with a discussion on the critical international trade and investment issues at the forefront of this election, including proposals for 10% tariffs on all imports, higher tariffs on imports from China, and new rules regarding outbound investment by US persons.
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Partners Kimberly Hamm and Jennifer Zepralka continue the series with a discussion on the impact of the election on key corporate governance and disclosure issues for public companies. They explore topics such as climate- and ESG-related disclosure requirements, board composition and oversight, shareholder engagement and proxy advisors, as well as private market and capital formation initiatives and enforcement considerations.
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Mayer Brown partners Rajesh De and John Sullivan kick off the series with an analysis of the key national security issues that are top of mind in this election. They will discuss US-China relations, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the current strategy in the Middle East, examining how the election results could influence American business strategies on these fronts.
