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Horticulturalists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?
President Trump’s effort to remake the government is a direct challenge to a decades-long effort to build a civil service stocked with experts. Critics say it will backfire.
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Musk’s Cost-Saving Claims Are Wrong in So Many Ways
We found huge errors in the “wall of receipts” for Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, where the group lists what it has saved by canceling federal contracts. After The New York Times and other news organizations pointed out the errors, the team quietly removed all five of the largest savings it originally claimed.…
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Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause
A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.
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Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S.
The order did not require changes to federal programs but was a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has ties to efforts to restrict immigration and bilingual education.
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National Association of Broadcasters Urges FCC to Accelerate NextGen TV Transition
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday filed a Petition for Rulemaking asking the FCC to establish a “clear timeline” to complete the transition to the ATSC 3.0 (a/k/a “NextGen TV”) television transmission standard. The Petition follows last week’s NAB ex parte meeting with Chairman Carr and Acting Chief of the Media Bureau, Erin Boone,…
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AI for GCs: What You Need to Know in 2025
During the course of 2024, interest in generative and other types of artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive applications and services (collectively, AI) accelerated across industries. Some sectors, such as financial services, media and telecom, exceeded expectations for enterprise adoption. Others, such as life sciences, health care, energy and industrials lagged behind….By: Polsinelli
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Digital Asset and AI Highlights: Early 2025
As of February 2025, the landscapes of digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) continue to evolve rapidly, driven by significant developments in regulation, institutional adoption, and international policy. These transformative technologies are reshaping industries worldwide, with AI and blockchain innovations often converging to create unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Below, we highlight some of the most…
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DOGE Blocked from Access to Department of Treasury Payment Systems
On February 21, 2025, a federal district court judge from the Southern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE), access to Treasury Department payment systems, stating access was provided in a “chaotic and haphazard manner.”…By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Your Guide to New Jersey PIP Laws, Liability Claims, and Car Accident Compensation
Navigating medical expenses after a car accident can be overwhelming, but understanding your options makes all the difference. In New Jersey, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical bills, and if you have additional income continuation coverage, it may also cover lost wages—regardless of who caused the crash. However, PIP policy limits, benefit availability, covered damages,…
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Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims
The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.
