Perspectives on Government Relations

Educational technology (EdTech) has long been used by educators as a way to support teaching and facilitate student learning using a wide range of digital tools, platforms, and resources designed to engage students and encourage innovation.

In late 2023, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a public emergency recognizing the need for urgency in the District of Columbia’s government’s response to the increase in youth violence in the city.

After seemingly bouncing back from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and related labor, supply chain, and governmental mandate issues, the hospitality industry experienced a year of volatility in 2023.

GPOs are adapting to ongoing industry hurdles by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and lessons learned from the pandemic, according to the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative’s (HGPII) 18th Annual Report, released today.

The 2024 election year promises to make taxes front-of-mind for many business and individual taxpayers.

Good nonprofit governance is challenging. It involves crafting and implementing smart policies that can be clearly communicated and anticipate future problems.

With 2024 underway, ArentFox Schiff highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the health care industry this year.

Government Relations Partner Craig Engle presented at the American Conference Institute’s National Forum on FARA – Foreign Agents Registration Act in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2023.

On October 27, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new initiatives across various governmental agencies to support and encourage the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings in downtown urban environments to residential use.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has already enhanced and has the potential to further expand and improve preK through 12th grade education. However, educators and school leaders are struggling to keep up with the many constantly evolving AI and generative AI (GenAI) tools.

In a turbulent economy, political hyper-partisanship and policy dysfunction create large uncertainties for practitioners.

In 15 Minutes on Congress: Appropriations Edition, Part 2, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg is joined by Bruce Evans, former Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Staff Director and Capitol Hill veteran with over three decades of experience.

In the latest installment of 15 Minutes on Congress, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg and former Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Member Andrew Newton explore the intricacies of the appropriations process in the US Senate and House.  

In the inaugural edition of 15 Minutes on Congress, host Dan Renberg is joined by his colleagues, former Sen. Byron Dorgan, former Congressman Phil English, and Reed Freeman, as they delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in Congress.

Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and unknown legal risks.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 130 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2024, with an additional four attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 69 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

In the past few months, the American public has become increasingly fixated on artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), because of the economic and social considerations associated with this developing technology.

Below is a table of currently pending PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)-reform legislation, featuring brief descriptions, links to the texts, and additional information about each bill.

In November of 2022, we predicted a fertile post-election congressional landscape for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practice reform.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 70 attorneys were recognized as leaders in their field and 24 practices spanning the firm’s litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities were ranked in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA.

Join nonprofit and association executives and the members of ArentFox Schiff’s Nonprofits & Associations industry group for an update about what to expect from Congress and the Administration, and what this activity on Capitol Hill could mean for nonprofits, associations, and their stakeholders.

In the last election, the American People chose a Republican-controlled House and Democrat-controlled Senate. What does the new divided U.S. Congress mean for your business? Your profession? Your community?

ArentFox Schiff LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Government Relations Director Kelsey Griswold-Berger to the firm’s Government Relations practice in Washington, DC.

The latest edition of a widely circulated annual survey of the national healthcare supply chain has found that healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs) are adhering to best business practices, and exploring innovative methods to address supply disruptions while promoting cost savings.

The 2022 midterms have concluded, but the Republican underperformance is not expected to dampen Congressional enthusiasm for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform. The issue remains at the forefront of the healthcare pricing debate.