Insights on Government Relations

AF Senior Government Relations Advisor Phil English spoke with the Philadelphia Enquirer following the 2018 midterm elections:

As the dust settles on a campaign cycle that was unprecedented in many ways, we have composed this biennial post-election analysis to assist our clients in assessing the potential impact of the elections on their organizations and their industries.

Below is a roundup of headlines that matter and key takeaways from the industries and issues we’re following closely. We’ll be back later today with more in-depth analysis.

WASHINGTON — Twenty-four Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

Forty Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2019.

On July 24, 2018, the House of Representatives approved 283-132 a bill (H.R. 184, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017) to repeal the excise tax on the sale of a medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.

Former Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) wrote an opinion piece published in The Hill arguing that political posturing from a small segment of the petroleum industry has the Trump administration considering making changes to the renewable fuel standard.

Arent Fox is pleased to announce the launch of a new Blockchain group that pulls together attorneys from a number of the firm’s top practices to help clients navigate this emerging technology.

the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a National Coverage Determination on March 16, 2018 approving Medicare coverage and payment for diagnostic laboratory tests utilizing next generation sequencing, or NGS, for patients with certain types of advanced cancer.

GPOs are implementing policies that encourage health care innovation and provide access to new products and technological breakthroughs.

As was widely reported, Congress approved legislation late Monday, January 22, 2018 to provide continuing appropriations for federal agencies through February 8, 2018, ending the government shutdown that began Saturday.

Congressional Republicans have reached an agreement on a tax reform proposal that will dramatically change the US tax code. The final agreement will have widespread implications for small business, partnerships, and multinational corporations.

While the development and use of innovative technology for students is currently exploding in the education sector, so are the laws governing it. Education technology, commonly referred to as “Ed Tech,” is well established in most schools and continues to grow.

The Senate and House GOP are eager to ensure their tax reform plan is finalized and passed before Christmas of this year.

As tax legislation made headlines in recent weeks, Arent Fox senior policy advisor and former US Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) weighed in with an op-ed in The Hill.

Arent Fox senior government relations advisor Phil English weighed in on the ongoing discussion regarding the fate of the tax credit for the development of drugs for rare diseases, also known as orphan drugs.

On Thursday, Republicans in the US House of Representatives released an ambitious plan to reform the federal tax code for individuals and corporations.

In the midst of a tense political climate, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) announced his retirement today in a poignant speech on the Senate floor, making him the second Republican senator to make such an announcement in recent weeks.

Representative Pat Tiberi (R-OH) is the seventh GOP Congressman on the House Ways and Means Committee to announce retirement in recent months. According to the article, there are two possible explanations for the recently announced departures.

Representative Pat Tiberi (R-OH) is the most recent Republican who has announced he will not seek another term and will instead move to the private sector. He is the seventh member of the House Ways and Means Committee to make such an announcement, with four (including Tiberi) retiring and three lea

The year 1986 was the last time meaningful tax reform happened in recent US history. Arent Fox senior policy advisor and former Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) was on the House Ways and Means Committee at that time.

Tax reform is a largely debated item on the agenda of both the White House and Congress this year. Former Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) spoke to CNBC’s Closing Bell on the topic on September 21.

Morning Consult recently conducted a poll for the Bloomberg Global Business Forum asking Americans for their reaction to free trade expansion. According to the results, more than half (52%) of those polled said they support the expansion of international free trade while 25% opposed it.

Tax reform has been a popular topic of discussion since the current administration took office. Arent Fox senior policy advisor Senator Byron Dorgan played a pivotal role the last time major tax reform was negotiated in 1986.

Retailers should be paying close attention to tax reform and possible implications for the fashion industry.