Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the "current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to create jobs in [Georgia]."1 After years of advocating for such reform, Governor Kemp signed S.B. 68 on April 21, 2025. S.B. 68 raises the standard for plaintiffs to hold companies and individuals liable for alleged harm that occurs on [...]

In a significant policy shift, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum titled "Ending Regulation By Prosecution," on April 7, 2025, signaling a change in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) approach to digital assets. The memorandum, outlines a move away from the previous administration's enforcement efforts, which the memo called "reckless" and "ill conceived and poorly executed." This shift aligns with Executive Order 14178 and President Trump's vision to foster innovation within the digital assets industry without [...]

While there have been numerous shifts in government enforcement priorities in the past three months, there does appear to be one area where the status quo has remained the same. This new administration has made it clear that preventing financial institutions from working with terrorist organizations remains a top concern. While the administration has added "new" entities to its lists in the form of drug cartels and other nefarious groups, none of this changes [...]