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Federal AI Executive Order Addresses State–Federal Regulatory Tensions | JD Supra

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By Tigist Kassahun, Jeremy C. Marwell, Francisco Barron
| JD Supra
On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) addressing the relationship between federal artificial intelligence policy and state-level AI regulation. The Order does not invalidate existing state AI laws. Instead, it outlines a set of litigation, funding, and agency initiatives intended to support the development of a more uniform national AI policy framework.
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White House Executive Order Targets Proxy Advisory Firms and Signals Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny | JD Supra

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By John Johnston, Francisco Barron, Jon Solorzano
| JD Supra
On December 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors.” The executive order directs federal agencies to increase oversight of the proxy advisory industry, with a particular focus on Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis.
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When Should Boards Fight (and Not Settle)? | JD Supra

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By John Johnston, Francisco Barron
| JD Supra
[co-author: Christine O’Brien]* In the headlines today, it is common to see announcements about activist campaigns or activists taking equity positions in public companies. Nonetheless, full-scale proxy fights have become relatively rare. Most public company boards opt to settle with activists, seeking to avoid costly, time-intensive and uncertain contests that distract directors and management from running their business.
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