Presidential Transition

Fast Food Executive Andrew Puzder Withdraws as Labor Nominee; President Trump Taps Former Federal Prosecutor Alexander Acosta as Replacement

On February 15, President Trump’s pick to be the next secretary of labor, restaurant executive Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration

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Congress Proceeds To Overturn Obama “Blacklisting” Order, as Trump Administration Takes Steps To Implement Broader Regulatory Reform

The House of Representatives has taken the first step toward revoking the Obama Administration’s regulations implementing Executive Order (E.O.) 13673,

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Some Major Employers Are Pushing Back on Trump Executive Order Barring Certain Aliens From Entry Into U.S.

President Trump’s Executive Order (E.O.) 13769 imposing a travel ban on nationals from seven countries and ordering a suspension of

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“Common Sense” Dissent by (Now) Acting NLRB Chair Miscimarra Signals Potential Broadening of Supervisor Definition Under Trump Board

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during the just-ended Obama Administration was aggressive in expanding the ability of employees to

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Trump Administration Announces It Will Continue To Enforce Obama-Era Executive Order on Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amid some speculation that the Trump Administration was considering overturning or significantly limiting Executive Order (E.O.) 13672 barring federal contractors

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NT Lakis Prepares 2017 Federal Employment Policy Briefing Book for Trump Transition Officials

To assist the Trump Administration in gaining a more complete understanding of the Obama Administration’s regulatory and subregulatory accomplishments over