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The re-election of former President Donald Trump, backed by a Republican majority in the House and Senate, will likely bring significant policy and regulatory changes. C.J. Zane, Addison Sheppard, Scott Moore, and the Blank Rome Government Relations team share preliminary expectations based on Mr. Trump’s first term, campaign promises, and insider information from The Hill. Read more here: bit.ly/3ZibDHt   And don’t miss our Administration and Congressional Leadership Tracker, where you can track President-elect Trump’s choices for Cabinet, White House leadership roles, and Congressional leadership here: bit.ly/49ahIJl   #government #governmentrelations

Recently, colleagues from Blank Rome’s Houston office volunteered at the Spring Branch Family Development Center’s Fall Fiesta to help introduce the local community to the social services available at the center, including the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Clinic sponsored by Blank Rome. Volunteers helped to set up the event, welcome guests, and host games and art projects for children in attendance. #CommunityImpact #Volunteer

Join us in congratulating Michelle Gervais for being named to Florida Trend Media Company's Florida 500 for the sixth year in a row! The Florida 500 recognizes the most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZsqXQT #Florida500 #influentialexecutive #leadership

Implementing a robust Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance program is a critical part of mitigating intensifying risks. Shawn M Wright will join Courtney Brown (Gibson Dunn), Drew Northern (Cook Group; Cook Medical), Marnee Rand (U.S. Department of Justice) on Tuesday, December 3, at American Conference Institute’s International Conference on the FCPA in Washington, D.C., to share the building blocks of an effective FCPA compliance program and the key hurdles to implementation. As part of this pre-conference workshop, panelists will answer attendee’s questions and share speaker-prepared reference materials and “closed door” discussions. Learn more: bit.ly/413mKFF   #ForeignCorruptPracticesAct #fcpa #FCPAcompliance

What does a family law practice entail at an Am Law 100 firm, and how can attorneys determine if this is the right path for them? In a feature by Above the Law, Lois Liberman delves into the appeal of family law, discusses her popular salon-style series “Look Ahead,” and offers advice on approaching mentorship in this field. Read: bit.ly/496uNDn #familylaw #divorcelaw

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of litigation risks is more important than ever. Join us for our virtual 2024 Litigation and Employment Law Issues for In-House Counsel CLE series, where leading attorneys will share critical insights and practical solutions to help you navigate the complexities of modern business. The complimentary CLE programming will take place December 3 through 5, 2024. Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/3Zm2pdb View the agenda and presenters here: bit.ly/4fVHinx Gregory Bordo, Leigh Ann Buziak, Lisa Campisi, Amy Joseph Coles, Michael A. Iannucci, Reena Jain, Sharon Klein, Evan Lechtman, Domingo M. LLagostera, Robyn L. Michaelson, Lauren O'Donnell, Ann Querns, Jason Reisman, Daniel Rhynhart, Jeffrey L. Schulman, Megan Wood, Philip N. Yannella, Shawn M Wright #BRLitEmploymentCLE #litigation #employmentlaw #inhousecounsel

Every experience has a story, even the unpleasant ones. The story, or even the entity of marriage and divorce, whether our own or “divorce” at large, evolves with time. In our latest Love Bytes post, Stacy D. Phillips looks at the changed and changing norms surrounding divorce. Read here: bit.ly/3CKGS59 #divorce #familylaw #lovebytes

Congratulations to Evan Zucker for receiving Global Restructuring Review’s Future Leader Award! Evan was recognized with this prestigious award for his outstanding contribution and leadership in the international restructuring community. Learn more: bit.ly/4fZGazg #GRRAwards #restructuring #financelaw

How does the Jones Act impact U.S. shipping? Emma Jones joined NorthStandard's Alongside Podcast to discuss how the Jones Act affects merchandise transportation, injury remedies for seamen, the evolving challenges within maritime law, and more. Listen: bit.ly/3CJIDj6 #JonesAct #shipping #maritimelaw

November is National Native American Heritage Month! Blank Rome proudly honors the rich history, heritage, and immeasurable contributions of Native Americans.