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- [The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/08/30/a-policy-meme-is-codified-in-the-21st-century-road-to-housing-act/): Housing affordability is partially addressed by the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. It addresses many concerns, but infrastructure and PIDs need attention
- [Corporate Governance Perspectives from an Industry Under the Microscope](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/07/27/corporate-governance-perspectives-from-an-industry-under-the-microscope/): Direct selling corporate governance discussion, including discussions of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action against the industry. Board practices and best practices.
- [Appropriations at Midyear: What Businesses Should Watch—and Do Now](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/07/23/appropriations-at-midyear-what-businesses-should-watch-and-do-now/): Congress has made progress on fiscal year 2027 appropriations, but businesses should still prepare for another period of temporary federal funding. The House Appropriations Committee completed work on all twelve annual funding bills before the end of June, and three have passed the full House. The Senate has moved more slowly; a planned June markup
- [A Main Street Policy Discussion About IPOs](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/06/29/a-main-street-policy-discussion-about-ipos/): Making IPOs Great Again requires starting local. This post analyzes what communities can do to bring IPOs back.
- [The White House Executive Order on Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks -- Also, is Fintech Geopolitical?](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/06/04/executive-order-integrating-financial-technology-innovation-into-regulatory-frameworks-also-is-fintech-geopolitical/): we could see a tectonic shift in financial services in the U.S. as fintechs and other types of "covered firms" rush in to have direct access to the Fed's payment rails.
- [Tariffs Roundup](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/06/04/tariffs-roundup/): USTR coming out with a slate of new 301 Tariffs following its investigation into forced labor, opening a new 301 investigation, adjustments to 232 duties and more.
- [Using AI to Analyze 600+ Tariff Comment Letters](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/05/19/using-ai-tools-to-analyze-600-tariff-comment-letters/): Like many, I've found myself experimenting with AI to see if it would enable me to take on projects that are otherwise out of reach. I've had success in some narrow cases, but other times I've ended up in a rabbit hole to nowhere. My most recent project has landed somewhere in the middle. When
- [Making IPOs Great Again](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/04/18/benefits-of-making-ipos-great-again/): Article about SEC Chair Paul Atkins goal to make IPOs great again. Commentary on potential benefits.
- [The Forest Service Is Coming to Utah: What It Means for the State, Its Businesses, and Public Lands Management](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/04/03/the-forest-service-is-coming-to-utah-what-it-means-for-the-state-its-businesses-and-public-lands-management/): On March 31, USDA announced that the U.S. Forest Service will relocate its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, bringing roughly 260 positions and the agency's top leadership to the Intermountain West. For Utah, a state with more than 8 million acres of national forest land and a roughly $9.7 billion outdoor recreation
- [New Executive Order Puts Federal Contractors on the Clock for DEI Certifications](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/04/02/new-executive-order-puts-federal-contractors-on-the-clock-for-dei-certifications/): On March 26, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order titled "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" that represents perhaps the most significant operationalization to date of the administration's campaign against DEI. The order requires federal agencies to incorporate new anti-DEI certification clauses into contracts, contract-like instruments, and subcontracts within 30 days, meaning the April
- [The Season of the Sandbox](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/03/30/the-season-of-the-sandbox/): Fintech, AI and Regulatory sandboxes are becoming popular for good reason. This post provides a solid overview and answers key questions.
- [Utah Legislature - 2026 General Session Wrap Up](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/03/16/utah-legislature-2026-general-session-wrap-up/): At midnight on March 6 the Utah Legislature adjourned sine die after passing 542 total bills – approximately 53% of the 1,015 bills introduced this session. A full list of bills that passed the Legislature and were sent to the Governor may be found here. The Governor has 20 days following adjournment to take action
- [More Quantum Policy](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/03/15/more-quantum-policy/): Quantum related initiatives in Congress, at the White House and in public private initiatives are accelerating. The blog post answers key questions.
- [Quantum Policy (yes it's a thing)](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/14/test-post/): This post summarizes Quantum related policy initiatives at the state and federal levels, including White House efforts and congressional ones
- [Massive New Section 301 Investigations Present Opportunity for Comment](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/03/12/new-section-301-investigation-presents-opportunity-for-comment/): In the wake of the Supreme Court's February 20 decision striking down the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose tariffs under IEEPA, USTR has been exploring other tariff authorities, including an immediate use of Section 122. It is now turning to its more traditional, investigative authorities, though to an unprecedented degree. On
- [DOJ Announces Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/03/12/doj-announces-voluntary-self-disclosure-policy/): My colleagues have released an excellent update on the DOJ's recently announced corporate enforcement and voluntary self-disclosure policy. For a long time, the Department of Justice has encouraged self-disclosure, at times suggesting companies will be treated better if they do, but no guarantees. For the first time, they've formalized a policy, and companies should take note
- [DOL Rulemaking has Broad Implications for the Gig Economy](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/28/dol-rulemaking-has-broad-implications-for-the-gig-economy/): Department of Labor notice of proposed rulemaking regarding independent contractors. Gig economy implications.
- [Utah Legislature 2026 General Session - Week 6 Update](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/28/utah-legislature-2026-general-session-week-6-update/): The penultimate week of the 2026 General Session was marked by budget deliberations, R&D decoupling concerns, the Statement of Economic Prosperity (the agreement between Utah Petroleum Association, association members, and the Legislature regarding the fuel tax proposal), and ongoing tort reform debate, among other issues. Utah R&D Expensing Decoupling Update Yesterday the Second Substitute of
- [Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Latest Developments](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/27/surface-transportation-reauthorization-latest-developments/): With the current surface transportation law set to expire on September 30, 2026, Congress is moving deeper into work on the next multi-year reauthorization bill. House and Senate committees have been holding oversight hearings and stakeholder discussions as they prepare legislative text expected later this year. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has identified reauthorization
- [Are New Tariffs on Solid Legal Footing Under Section 122?](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/23/are-new-tariffs-on-solid-legal-footing-under-section-122/): President Trump is imposing new tariffs effective on Tuesday, February 24, under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 122”). The Section 122 tariffs replace the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), and that the Supreme Court on Friday found unlawful. Does a solid legal footing exist for the
- [Beyond the Court: Congress and the Future of Emergency Tariffs](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/19/beyond-the-court-congress-and-the-future-of-emergency-tariffs/): President Trump is imposing new tariffs effective on Tuesday, February 24, under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 122”). The Section 122 tariffs replace the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), and that the Supreme Court on Friday found unlawful. Does a solid legal footing exist for
- [Where things Stand After a Monumental Day on Tariffs](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/21/where-things-stand-after-a-monumental-day-on-tariffs/): Post on the Supreme Court decision on IEEPA tariffs and the White House executive orders in response. Also, advice regarding refunds of tariffs paid
- [Utah Legislature 2026 General Session – Week 5 Update](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/20/utah-legislature-2026-general-session-week-5-update/): Welcome to Week 5 of the Utah Legislature’s 2026 General Session. With several of the bills of concern tabled for the remainder of the session, this week has felt a bit quieter than the preceding weeks. Too quiet... And too good to be true. On Thursday morning HB 587 – Income Tax Amendments (Rep. S.
- [Energy Law: Month in Review](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/14/energy-law-month-in-review/): Dorsey's full Energy Law: Month in Review for January 2026 can be found here. Below we've posted some of the policy related highlights. DOE Revokes $1.8-billion Clean-Energy Loan Commitment to Arizona Public Service On January 29, 2026, the DOE confirmed that it cancelled a $1.8-billion clean-energy loan commitment it had made on January 7, 2025,
- [Week 4 Update - Utah Legislature 2026 General Session](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/15/week-4-update-utah-legislature-2026-general-session/): Week 4 of the 2026 Utah General Session marks two important milestones: 1) the session is past the halfway point and policy trends are becoming clearer; and 2) the appropriations subcommittees have concluded their meetings and have shared their ranked priorities and appropriations proposals with the Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC). The EAC has the final
- [Introduction and Welcome](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/14/hello-world/): I love our firm's footprint. Dorsey & Whitney's legal professionals sit in 22 offices across the U.S. and internationally, where they apply global talent at a local level. These offices are in financial centers like New York, London, Hong Kong and Chicago as well as in high growth cities in the Rocky Mountains, like Salt
- [A New Housing Policy Meme](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/15/a-new-housing-policy-meme/): Trump's 2026 executive order aims to stop large investors from buying single-family homes. See how this policy meme addresses affordability.
- [Supreme Court, IEEPA and Where things Stand](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/26/supreme-court-ieepa-and-where-things-stand/): Way back on January 9, I logged into a SCOTUSblog chat group to hear that excellent team live-blog the announcement and delivery of Supreme Court opinions for the day. From the comments of other visitors, I wasn't the only one joining to see if a decision on tariffs was forthcoming. Not by a long shot.
- [The Unexpected AI Regulators](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/31/the-unexpected-ai-regulator/): The axiom that legislators legislate and regulators regulate is typically applied to centers of government, like Washington D.C. or Brussels, where there can be a default instinct to create guardrails and restrictions whenever a new societal challenge is identified. But in a perceived accountability vacuum around artificial intelligence, states are seriously considering policies to get
- [Fintech's Fat Moment in Time](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/07/fintechs-fat-moment-in-time/): The legal world has always played fast and loose with the concept of time. Judges of course regularly rewrite history when rendering opinions about what a law means and then applying the consequences retroactively, sometimes unwinding acts that already occurred. (Many businesses are hopeful this very thing happens when SCOTUS delivers its opinion on IEEPA
- [Week 3 Update - 2026 Utah General Session](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/02/07/week-3-update-2026-utah-general-session/): 800+ bills and counting… Week 3 of Utah’s 2026 General Session was full of noteworthy updates for businesses. We’ve highlighted a few of these updates below. Possible Utah R&D Tax Deduction -- Decoupling One issue we are paying particular attention to is the emerging proposal for Utah to decouple from the federal approach to expensing
- [2026 Utah General Session Week 2 Legislative Update](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/31/2026-utah-general-session-week-2-legislative-update/): The second week of Utah’s 2026 General Session remained full of hustle and bustle as bill files now total over 700, appropriations subcommittees worked to pass base budget bills (the funding bills, which fund existing and ongoing appropriations for state programs and make up around 90% of the state budget), and industry groups continue to
- [The AI Moratorium](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/17/the-ai-moratorium/): During 2025, lawmakers across the 50 states opened over 1,000 AI-related bills. Congress became justifiably worried that local lawmakers would go overboard, and came very close to passing an AI regulatory moratorium that would preclude states from weighing in. Many states pushed back firmly on this. On Dec. 11, the White House took matters into
- [How Federal Appropriations Works and Why This Moment Matters](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/29/how-federal-appropriations-work-and-why-this-moment-matters/): Washington has grown accustomed to governing by continuing resolution. This year looks different—until it doesn’t. As Congress advances remaining appropriations bills in “minibus” packages, lawmakers are closer than they have been in years to completing the annual funding process through something resembling regular order, even as a dispute over the Department of Homeland Security bill
- [Utah 2026 General Session Week One Update](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/24/utah-2026-general-session-week-one-update/): Welcome to the 2026 General Session of the Utah Legislature. The 45-day sprint convened on Tuesday and is off to a busy start with over 600 bills filed (and more on the way). Opening remarks from Senate President Adams, House Speaker Mike Schultz, and the State of the State Address from Governor Cox set the
- [Rep. Celeste Maloy Elected Chair of Powerful Congressional Western Caucus](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/22/rep-celeste-maloy-elected-chair-of-powerful-congressional-western-caucus/): Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has been elected chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, giving her one of the most consequential regional leadership roles in the U.S. House. Maloy was elected to the position following the passing of longtime chairman Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California. As the caucus’s executive vice chair, she was considered by many
- [USDA Updating its Foreign Investment in Ag Disclosure Process](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/17/usda-updating-its-foreign-investment-in-ag-disclosure-process/): Since the late 1970s, USDA has been collecting information regarding foreign ownership of agricultural lands under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (“AFIDA”). This little known, and often overlooked law, requires foreign persons to notify USDA of transactions that result in the foreign ownership or control of agricultural and forest lands within 90
- [Utah 2026 Legislative Session: Dental Spotlight](https://www.dorseylawandpolicynotebook.com/2026/01/21/utah-2026-legislative-session-dental-spotlight/): Was it only twelve months ago? Last year, dental health featured prominently in Utah’s 2025 legislative session, with the passage of a state-wide ban on the addition of fluoride in Utah’s drinking water. This decision garnered national attention and sparked some entertaining debates. The 2026 session probably won’t bring as much attention to Utah’s dental

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