Insights: Policy

Supreme Court IEEPA Decision Overview/Refunds

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Trump had used that authority to impose his sweeping “reciprocal” country-based tariffs, as well as his more targeted fentanyl tariffs.

Trump Reaction to Supreme Court/IEEPA Tariff Decision

In the immediate wake of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) overturning tariff actions taken under the International Economic Emergencies Power Act (IEEPA), President Trump announced he was going to impose a new round of tariffs under Sec. 122, which over the weekend he escalated to the maximum allowable 15%. He also said he would be initiating a new set...

CMMI ACCESS Model (Health Tech)

The CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) has released guidance providing more granular details on key parameters of its “Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions” (ACCESS) Model.

BIOSECURE Act (Wuxi)

The Pentagon last Friday updated its list of Chinese military companies to include biotechnology firm Wuxi but retracted that update within minutes. Under the recently passed Biosecure Act, any firm on the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies would be banned from contracting with the federal government. The Pentagon is still obligated...

Mergers & Acquisitions

DOJ Antitrust Leadership

In the wake of Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, head of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division resigning, Omeed Assefi, previously Acting Assistant Attorney General before Slater’s confirmation, will serve as head of the Antitrust Division on an interim basis.

Endangerment Finding

Late last week, the Trump administration announced that it would be repealing the Endangerment Finding, an action it characterized as the “single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” The announcement also eliminated greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for all vehicles and engines of model years 2012 to 2027 and going forward. Should...