The First 100 Days: Legal insights for a new era

07: IP policy through an “America first” lens

Charting the course for US innovation. This episode features partners Mark Davies [https://www.whitecase.com/people/mark-davies?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] and Sapna Palla [https://www.whitecase.com/people/sapna-palla?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] in a discussion about the new administration’s likely approach to IP [https://www.whitecase.com/law/practices/intellectual-property?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] law. Mark focuses on appellate litigation for technology companies. Sapna handles all types of litigation for clients in the life sciences sector. Topics covered in this episode include developments at the US Patent and Trademark Office, possible implications for patents that rely on AI, potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trends in patent litigation and the fate of key bipartisan patent reform bills introduced during the Biden administration. For more insights and related content from our lawyers, please visit our US Administration Tracker [https://www.whitecase.com/tags/us-administration-tracker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast].  Send questions and feedback to podcastfeedback@whitecase.com [podcastfeedback@whitecase.com] White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP, a New York State registered limited liability partnership, White & Case LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships, companies and entities. This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

06: A boost for foreign investment in the US?

Some, but not all, investors may face a friendlier climate. This episode features partners Farhad Jalinous [https://www.whitecase.com/people/farhad-jalinous?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] and Caitlin Powell Gimpel [https://www.whitecase.com/people/caitlin-powell-gimpel?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] in a discussion about the possible start of a new, friendlier climate for foreign companies looking to do deals in the US. Farhad helps foreign companies get approval from the US government for inbound investments into the US, and also to get the security clearances required to do classified work for the US government. Caitlin focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions with a US nexus. Topics covered in this episode include Trump’s “America First” investment policy and its implications for businesses in different countries and sectors, plus possible changes to CFIUS mitigation agreements and Outbound Investing Program regulations. For more insights and related content from our lawyers, please visit our US Administration Tracker [https://www.whitecase.com/tags/us-administration-tracker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast].  Send questions and feedback to podcastfeedback@whitecase.com [podcastfeedback@whitecase.com] White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP, a New York State registered limited liability partnership, White & Case LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships, companies and entities. This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

05: Energy and minerals: The push for US independence

How “America First” policies may impact mineral and hydrocarbon supply chains. In this episode, partners Rebecca Campbell [https://www.whitecase.com/people/rebecca-campbell?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] and Jay Cuclis [https://www.whitecase.com/people/jay-cuclis?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] consider how the administration’s “America First” policies, articulated in executive orders, tariffs and other actions, may play out in the distinct cases of mineral supply chains and hydrocarbon supply chains. Rebecca co-leads the Firm's Mining & Metals industry group [https://www.whitecase.com/law/industries/mining-metals?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast], and Jay co-leads our Energy industry group [https://www.whitecase.com/law/industries/energy?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast]. This episode explores topics including the biggest concerns for mining and energy companies, and how they can navigate the changes ahead.   Additional publications: New Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/new-executive-order-regarding-immediate-measures-increase-american-mineral-production?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] Strategic Projects for the EU: list of 47 Strategic Projects announced [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/strategic-projects-eu-list-47-strategic-projects-announced?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] Coal is now a “critical mineral” under Amended Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/coal-now-critical-mineral-under-amended-executive-order-regarding-immediate-measures?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] President Trump Orders Section 232 Investigation on Critical Minerals and Derivative Products [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/president-trump-orders-section-232-investigation-critical-minerals-and-derivative?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] New Executive Order Seeks to Increase American Extraction of Minerals through Deep Sea Mining [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/new-executive-order-seeks-increase-american-extraction-minerals-through-deep-sea?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] Critical (minerals) mass: Minerals security in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment [https://www.whitecase.com/insight-our-thinking/critical-minerals-mass-minerals-security-rapidly-shifting-geopolitical?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast]   Additional resources: Trump Administration Advances First Wave of Critical Mineral Production Projects – The White House [https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/trump-administration-advances-first-wave-of-critical-mineral-production-projects/] Trump Administration Boosts Domestic Mineral Production—Adding 10 More Critical Mineral Production Projects to the Federal Permitting Dashboard – The White House [https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/trump-administration-boosts-domestic-mineral-production-adding-10-more-critical-mineral-production-projects-to-the-federal-permitting-dashboard/]   For more insights and related content from our lawyers, please visit our US Administration Tracker [https://www.whitecase.com/tags/us-administration-tracker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast]. Send questions and feedback to podcastfeedback@whitecase.com [podcastfeedback@whitecase.com] White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP, a New York State registered limited liability partnership, White & Case LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships, companies and entities. This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

04: Sanctions and export controls: More of the same?

Economic tools advance US foreign policy and national security goals. In this episode, trade partners Cristina Brayton-Lewis [https://www.whitecase.com/people/cristina-brayton-lewis?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] and David Lim [https://www.whitecase.com/people/david-lim?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] discuss the Trump administration’s expected actions on economic sanctions and export controls. Cristina practices export control and economic sanctions law, with a focus on technology. David, who previously held multiple roles at the Department of Justice, represents clients in economic sanctions, export controls and national security matters. Topics covered in this episode include: targeted sectors, the administration’s views on Iran and China and the sanctions on Russia. For more insights and related content from our lawyers, please visit our US Administration Tracker [https://www.whitecase.com/tags/us-administration-tracker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast].  Send questions and feedback to podcastfeedback@whitecase.com [podcastfeedback@whitecase.com] White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP, a New York State registered limited liability partnership, White & Case LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships, companies and entities. This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

03: Energy transition in a changing regulatory landscape

Speed bumps on the road to a lower carbon future. This episode features a conversation about the second Trump administration’s likely approach to the energy transition with M&A partner Hayden Baker [https://www.whitecase.com/people/hayden-baker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast] and partner Taylor Pullins [https://www.whitecase.com/people/taylor-pullins?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast], who co-heads our Sustainability & Responsible Business practice. Topics covered include potential impacts on global companies, the move away from Biden’s “all of government” approach, lessons from Trump 1.0, ESG trends, the role of individual US states and the EU’s influence. For more insights and related content from our lawyers, please visit our US Administration Tracker [https://www.whitecase.com/tags/us-administration-tracker?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-the-first-100-days&utm_content=podbean-podcast].  Send questions and feedback to podcastfeedback@whitecase.com [podcastfeedback@whitecase.com] White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP, a New York State registered limited liability partnership, White & Case LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships, companies and entities. This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.