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Introducing Akin's NEW resource: A high-level overview of Executive Orders published by the Trump Administration – organized into a concise, easy-to-scan chart. Continuously updated as new Orders are published. ? Summaries of each order ? Tagged topics for streamlined navigation https://lnkd.in/gKVqe8Fx Subscribe to recieve updates at https://lnkd.in/ghifW9s8 #Trump #ExecutiveOrders

Arielle Roth, nominated to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 27. If confirmed, Roth will oversee the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. During the hearing, senators from both parties questioned Roth about various aspects of the program. Roth committed to administering the BEAD program impartially, stating she would serve the American people without favoring any individual or company. Senate Committee Chairman Ted Cruz praised Roth's dedication and experience in telecommunications policy. The committee will soon schedule a vote on Roth's nomination. Read more in our alert: https://lnkd.in/g5VFbUf9 By: Jennifer Richter, Douglas Brandon, Sean Conway, Steve Rowings, Virginia Hiner Antypas, Joseph Calascione and Sharanya Sriram. #TMT #Broadband #FCC

In 2024, over 82% of U.S. antitrust agency merger enforcement actions involved either a litigated challenge or an abandoned deal. But with only 17 total enforcement actions announced, agency press releases leave out a significant portion of merger review activity—including many Second Request investigations that never make headlines. ? To bring greater clarity to this space, Akin has launched the Agency Transparency In Merger Enforcement Report— a comprehensive, data-driven look at extended merger investigations going back to 1996. The report captures both public enforcement actions and investigations disclosed by merging parties, offering a clearer picture of what companies can expect in today’s antitrust environment. ? ?? Find key highlights of our findings below. For the full report, visit: https://bit.ly/42bs0G8 ? By: Gorav Jindal, Brian Rafkin, Dennis Schmelzer, Kyle Everett, Kaitlyn Marasi

From media rights to sponsorship revenue, the global sports industry is attracting growing interest from private equity investors. But with increasing regulation, complex ownership structures and heightened public visibility, these deals come with unique challenges. In our latest Perspectives in Private Equity series, our team explores how investors are navigating the evolving sports industry—and what it takes to build long-term value in this high-profile sector. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TW9CJ6 To view all our perspectives on the PE industry, visit: https://bit.ly/41tV6jN By: Randall Boe #AkinPE #PrivateEquity #Sports #MediaRights

The SEC has abandoned its defense of the climate disclosure rule, citing concerns over costs and intrusiveness. This decision means public companies will no longer be required to comply with specific climate-related disclosure requirements, potentially reducing regulatory burdens. However, it raises questions about transparency and consistency in climate reporting. Learn more in our recent alert: https://bit.ly/423oLQP By: Kerry Berchem, John Patrick Clayton, Garrett DeVries, Bryan D Flannery, John Goodgame, Kenneth Markowitz, Stacey Mitchell and Rosa Testani #Corporate #CorporateGovernance #SEC

We are pleased to support the 7th edition of Global Competition Review Live: Antitrust in the Digital Economy, taking place April 1 in Washington, D.C. Co-chaired by Eleanor Fox and Milena Robotham, the conference will explore the evolving digital economy and its implications for antitrust regulation worldwide. Akin’s head of international competition, Davina Garrod, will speak on the panel “Big Tech: Navigating Antitrust Laws and Ex Ante Regulation,” examining how US, EU, UK and Australian authorities are approaching digital platform competition enforcement and regulatory interventions in the current geopolitical landscape. There has been an alphabet soup of new laws, including the EU DMA, the EU AI Act and UK DMCC, with more recent policy shifts towards Growth (UK), Competitiveness (EU) and MAGA (US) – each with profound implications for market participants and consumers. ?? Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4iALVFk #GCRLive #Antitrust #DigitalEconomy

Akin complex commercial and employment litigation partner Laura Smolowe authors an article for BioProcess International examining key considerations companies should take into account in order to protect their trade secrets amid layoffs in the biotechnology industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3gX7tFM ? #TradeSecrets #Litigation

In a recent enforcement action, the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) imposed a ￡465,000 penalty on Herbert Smith Freehills CIS LLP Moscow (HSF Moscow) for sanctions breaches. Notably, the initial penalty of ￡930,000 was significantly reduced by 50% due to HSF London's prompt and detailed voluntary disclosure and full cooperation with OFSI. This case underscores the critical importance of proactive compliance and the significant benefits of voluntary disclosure and cooperation in mitigating penalties. Companies must ensure they understand their sanctions risks and implement robust measures to prevent breaches. Learn more in our recent alert: https://bit.ly/4j3rFMi By: Jasper Helder, Chiara Klaui, Ross Denton, Stefan Tsakanakis, Imogen Brooks, James Matson, Simi Malhi, Charlotte Ezaz, Oliver Haynes, Adam Keay #InternationalTrade #InternationalTradePolicy #Sanctions

Akin is excited to sponsor the Energy Storage Summit 2025 happening this week in Dallas, TX. Projects & energy transition partner Dan Lynch will speak on the "Structuring Offtake Agreements in an Evolving Market" panel. #AkinEnergy #Energy

The FCA is increasingly moving away from formal enforcement action towards less traditional "assertive" supervisory intervention. This includes the use of Voluntary Requirements (VREQs), which can have immediate and substantial impacts on firms. Proactive compliance and risk management are now more crucial than ever. Stay ahead of the curve by ensuring your firm is well-prepared to respond to these new measures: https://bit.ly/3Rj9nuD By: Joe Hewton, Phil Davies, Zahra Mashhood #FCASupervision #RegulatoryCompliance #FinancialServices