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Guiding Through Change: Understanding Policy Shifts in the Trump Administration
Following his second inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump issued nearly 150 executive orders in his first two days in office impacting key areas such as immigration, energy, technology, defense, and social policies. K&L Gates is dedicated to keeping our clients informed about the implications of President Trump and the new session of Congress as they address a range of policies impacting businesses across the globe. We analyze these developments, providing insights into enhanced immigration enforcement, changes to birthright citizenship, the national energy emergency, significant investments in artificial intelligence, and shifts in social policy. We aim to be your trusted source for understanding these changes and their potential effects. Visit this page frequently for timely insights or subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates direct to your email box.
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President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on 4 July 2025 in an afternoon signing ceremony at the White House.
In late May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network and the European Commission concluded a joint investigation into online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN.
On 22 December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments (the final rule) to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) to modernize the regulation of investment adviser advertising and solicitation practices.
On 3 July 2025, the House passed the Senate’s version of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill formerly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.