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Three weeks into the Biden Administration, businesses must prepare for significant changes in regulatory and enforcement priorities. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team summarizes the new Administration’s enforcement goals and priorities, contrasts those with the prior Administration’s focus, and forecasts the expected impact across various areas of enforcement.
The effects of new leadership at the EPA, SEC, and HHS
An increased focus on big tech, but will it be soft or sharp?
Continued focus on the COVID-19 pandemic with the CARES Act and PPP
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The Biden administration announced a number of personnel appointments Monday for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative with close ties to the progressive
Biden Appointments Signal a Trade Approach That Hews to the Left
Many appointees who will fill the ranks of the Office of the United States Trade Representative have close ties to congressional Democrats and a focus on worker rights and enforcing trade deals.
Several new appointees have worked closely with Katherine Tai, the Biden administration’s nominee for United States trade representative.Credit.Hilary Swift for The New York Times
Published Feb. 8, 2021Updated Feb. 11, 2021
WASHINGTON The Biden administration announced a number of personnel appointments on Monday for the Office of the United States Trade Representative with close ties to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, in a signal that the new administration is likely to pursue what it calls a “worker focused” approach to trade.
These California politicians have taken the most money from the state s biggest teacher s union
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond answers a reporter s question during a visit with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, background, to Blue Oak Elementary School in Cameron Park, Calif.Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press
California s various teachers unions are coming under increased scrutiny over their reluctance to return to in-person learning, especially in the wake of the state legislature s apprehension towards Gov. Gavin Newsom s school reopening plan.
The state s most powerful teachers union the California Teachers Association, which has more than 300,000 members and is affiliated with the even more powerful National Education Association has taken the firm stance that teachers must be vaccinated before in-person learning resumes.
Contra Costa district attorney hosted wedding party as county battled summer surge
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Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said the event was a small, outdoor wedding and adhered to state and county restrictions, which allowed for outdoor religious and cultural events including weddings, but not receptions or after-parties.Lea Suzuki / The Chronicle 2020Show MoreShow Less
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A note left on Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton’s neighbors’ doors Aug. 1 informing them she planned to host a wedding party with “probably 20 to 30 additional cars” parked on their street.Courtesy Karyl TomsShow MoreShow Less
SACRAMENTO Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton hosted a wedding party at her home over the summer that included dozens of people, a possible violation of coronavirus restrictions as the Bay Area fought back a surge in cases.