What corporate counsel need to know for the coming year

Our 2019 Regulatory Forecast explores a diverse range of regulatory developments coming out of Washington and other leading regulatory centers of power, and it takes a deep dive into international trade—examining the challenges and opportunities that will arise in the year ahead as global businesses compete in the digital revolution and operate their businesses across borders.

The Forecast provides a concise outlook on issues affecting companies in key areas of law:

Our cover story, “Trade Winds: How Global Businesses are Navigating Trade, Tariffs, and the Uncharted Waters Ahead,” examines how changing international trade policies are causing businesses to rethink strategies for everything from supply chains to data transfers, while uncovering new opportunities along the way. The article also identifies hot spots for 2019 in an international trade infographic.

Index: Litigation Forecast 2019

• "Trade Winds: How Global Businesses Are Navigating Trade, Tariffs, and the Uncharted Waters Ahead." — Robert Holleyman, David R. Stepp, Cheryl A. Falvey, Frederik Van Remoortel, Terry Rea, Carlton Greene, and John B. Brew.
• "International Trade – Navigating Increased Oversight of Foreign Investment in the U.S." — Alan W.H. Gourley and Maria Alejandra del-Cerro.
• "Regulatory – How the Supreme Court Might Constrain Agencies." — Daniel W. Wolff.
• "Energy – Electricity: Prepare for Continuous Disruption."— Larry F. Eisenstat.
• "Government Contracts – Battening Down the Hatches on Cybersecurity." — Evan D. Wolff and Kate M. Growley.
• "Corporate – It's a Data-Driven World. Protect Yourself." — Bryan Brewer and Jeffrey C. Selman.
• "Intellectual Property – 3-D Printing: Manufacturing, Disrupted." — Deborah H. Yellin and John Gibson.
• "Government Affairs – Congressional Influence on Rulemaking is on the Rise." — James G. Flood and Byron R. Brown.
• "Health Care – In Search of Value." — Stephanie D. Willis and Troy A. Barsky.
• "Insurance/Reinsurance – Navigating Insurtech Regulation Without a Map." — Laura Foggan and Mark Meyer.
• "Environment & Natural Resources – Will Streamlining NEPA Implementation Work?" — R. Timothy McCrum and Richard McNeil.
• "Tax – Got Tax Questions? Be a Squeaky Wheel." — Dwight N. Mersereau and Charles C. Hwang.
• "Antitrust – Antitrust Enforcement Policy for Big Data? Stay Tuned." — Alexis J. Gilman and Andrew I. Gavil.

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