OUTLOOK ON THE NEW ADMINISTRATION

Navigating Policies, Changes, and Future Prospects

As the Trump administration takes office, businesses should prepare for significant shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape. The administration’s approach to key issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, and cybersecurity will be pivotal.

Vinson & Elkins has established a cross-office, multidisciplinary series to address the complexities and implications of the change in administration. This initiative is designed to leverage the diverse experience within the firm to provide comprehensive and insightful analysis on the transition and its impact on various industries.

The Outlook on the New Administration series aims to deliver timely and valuable content to stay informed on what’s to come starting January 2025 and beyond.

Analysis of Key Aspects of the Proposed Regulations

Insights

Client Alerts

Supreme Court Curbs Agency-Head Removal Protections in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook: Implications for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

In a pair of decisions issued on June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States addressed the constitutional …

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026 • 9-minute read

Client Alerts

IEEPA Refunds: Protesting Liquidated Entries in the Wake of CAPE Phase 1

On April 8, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued guidance on the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries …

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 • 3-minute read

CLE Events

Navigating the Overturning of IEEPA Tariffs: What Happens Next?

The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) has overturned the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act but did not decide on tariff refunds.

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026 • 1-minute read

Articles

Trump’s Well-Stocked Tariff Toolkit Demands Importers’ Attention

Over the past year, the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, have absorbed media …

February 4, 2026 • Published by Bloomberg INDG, Bloomberg Law, February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026 • 1-minute read

Articles

IRS Update to Fast Track Settlement Program a Welcome First Step

Stephen Josey and Brie Barry report that recent IRS updates to the fast-track settlement program represent a meaningful move toward more efficient and taxpayer-focused dispute resolution. They note that despite these improvements, additional measures are necessary to reinforce independence and bolster taxpayer confidence.

November 26, 2025 • Published by Bloomberg Tax

November 26, 2025 • 1-minute read

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Articles

Whose Fraud Is It Anyway? The Expanding Reach of the Fraud Exception to the Statue of Limitations on Tax Assessment

Stephen Josey and Phillip Clifton explain that courts are split on whether the IRS can keep the tax assessment period …

November 19, 2025 • Published in the November 2025 issue of Taxes Magazine

November 19, 2025 • 1-minute read

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax

Client Alerts

Breakdown of Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Tariff Cases and What Importers Should Be Prepared For, No Matter the Outcome

The Supreme Court held a marathon, nearly 3-hour oral argument yesterday, in what could be the most economically-impactful cases this Term: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections (the “Tariff Cases”).

November 6, 2025 • V&E Supreme Court Update

November 6, 2025 • 5-minute read

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