According to President Trump, “Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump promised to use tariffs as a central part of his foreign policy strategy. His America First Trade Policy memorandum also directs the
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Federal PFAS Reporting Delayed, but Aerospace and Car-Part Companies are not Off-the-Hook

EPA recently published an interim final rule delaying by nine months the time for manufacturers and importers of products containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to report to EPA on their past activities. EPA’s PFAS reporting rule requires anyone who…
OCC Bank Merger Rule Rescinded in Latest Regulatory Reversal

The OCC is restoring its former practices and policies under the Bank Merger Act to reinstate expedited merger reviews and streamlined business combination applications.
By Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On May…
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Trade Secret Claims for Lack of Particularity and Secrecy
On April 22, 2025, the Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of a sales manager and his new employer on claims under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), the Oklahoma Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“OUTSA”), and common law claims…
100 Days In: FDA Updates and Trends to Watch

Recent developments include leadership changes, workforce reductions, and policy shifts at HHS and FDA, reshaping agency operations under President Trump’s administration.
By Nathan A. Beaton, Jennifer L. Bragg, William A. McConagha, and Trevor Thompson
Since his inauguration,…
DOT Announces Progress on Key Drone Regulations

On May 14, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced significant advancements in drone regulations. FAA’s proposed rules related to Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility have been submitted to…
Global Trade Talks Podcast: Newly Announced Section 232 Investigation into Commercial Aircraft and Parts
In this podcast, Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff, co-chairs of Crowell’s International Trade Group, continue their conversation with Daniel Cannistra, an International Trade partner. This session focuses on the newly announced Section 232 Investigation focusing on commercial aircraft and parts,…
BIS plans to rescind Biden-era AI diffusion rule; imposes other controls on AI chips
On May 13, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced its intent to rescind the Biden administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (AI Diffusion Rule) that is scheduled to go into effect on May 15. BIS will publish…
Aviation Attorney Amna Arshad Shortlisted for 2025 Women in Business Law Americas Awards
We are pleased to announce that our very own Amna Arshad has been shortlisted for the 2025 North America Aviation Lawyer of the Year award. This shortlist recognizes top women legal practitioners in the industry and honors their exceptional achievements…