With a new Congress, a new administration, and new precedents being set by the courts, there are numerous changes occurring in the U.S. that will have practical impacts on companies ranging from longstanding interpretations being overturned, regulations being repealed, and new policies and regulations being implemented. Combined with one of the largest turnovers of personnel at key agencies, regulatory challenges continue to grow. This presentation will consider the federal policy, regulatory, and litigation implications of changes being made by all three branches of the U.S. government – legislative, executive, and judicial – and how the fisheries and aquaculture industry should be prepared to respond accordingly.
