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On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump published an executive order (“EO”) requiring the secretary of transportation to overhaul the compliance process of certifying a commercial driver’s English proficiency.

As set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require a driver operating a commercial motor vehicle to “read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.” This change has many implications for the transportation industry.

Earlier this year, many low-income taxpayers were elated to learn about the possibility that tipped wages could receive federal income tax relief under the No Tax On Tips Act. Under President Trump’s “One, Big Beautiful Bill,” low-income taxpayers may have more to cheer for—or, more possibly, reasons for caution.

It is a common misconception believed by many that having a will avoids probate. Not only is it false, it really could not be further from the truth. Rather, a will is a tool that is often used during the probate process and has no power outside of it. For those who seek to avoid probate, it is important to understand these two related concepts—and the planning tools that exist to distribute your assets as you see most fitting.

U.S. sanctions are a powerful tool used to influence the behavior of foreign governments, individuals, and entities. Placement on any sanctions watchlist maintained by a regulatory agency can have devastating financial, commercial, and legal consequences, including freezing U.S. assets, restricting travel to the U.S., blocking U.S. financial transactions, and enduring a damaged reputation worldwide. However, the U.S. government regularly removes hundreds of individuals and organizations from its watchlists.