Dentons, the global law firm, today released US Policy Scan 2017, its annual, comprehensive analysis of key federal and state regulatory and policy issues set to impact business this year.

US Policy Scan 2017, available here, delves into more than 20 areas of potential regulatory reform, including forthcoming efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and other current law at the federal and state levels.

With the Trump administration accelerating the pace of its transition and the 115th Congress today convening, the insights reflected in US Policy Scan 2017 showcase Dentons' unparalleled connections to and engagement with the new faces coming to Washington, DC. Dentons' bipartisan Public Policy and Regulation team includes former Speaker Newt Gingrich and other senior Republican advisors, who through their understanding of the incoming president, his appointees and senior aides, and congressional leadership survey the evolving regulatory and political terrain awaiting business.

"As Republicans assume control of the both the executive and legislative branches for the first time in a decade, this new political alignment offers our clients a tremendous opportunity to engage and advance business priorities at the federal level," Dentons' US Chief Executive Officer Mike McNamara said. "With senior Republican statesmen, and individuals across the country with strong ties to President-elect Trump's appointees and senior advisors, clients are experiencing Dentons as the best-positioned law firm in the world to navigate clients in the new administration and Congress."

Among other key areas of focus for the new administration, detailed in the annual preview: comprehensive tax reform; easing of the Environmental Protection Agency's coal rules; strict retooling of the country's immigration enforcement policies; and preparing for the future by investing in America's infrastructure.

"President-elect Trump's inauguration will mark a paradigm shift in Washington, and one that Dentons' team is uniquely prepared to navigate," said Eric Tanenblatt, chair of Dentons' Public Policy practice. "Our many talented lawyers, strategists and advisors have the practiced experience and institutional knowledge to expedite client goals with the new administration, the new Congress and statehouses across the US."

Capitalizing on the Dentons 50 network, the Firm's full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network offering unrivaled reach and depth in state capitals, the guide also offers a breakout of state-specific issues including legalization of marijuana, pension reform, education funding and reform, transportation and infrastructure. 

Among a robust Republican slate of former elected and appointed officials and senior federal agency, congressional, and national party aides offering client guidance are Gingrich, who, in addition to his senior advisor role at Dentons, serves as a vice chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition, represented Georgia's Sixth Congressional District for 20 years, including four as Speaker of the House. Others in the practice include Ron Kaufman, Republican National Committeeman from Massachusetts and former White House Political Director for President George H. W. Bush; Bill McCollum, former Attorney General of Florida and former member of Congress;Republican National Committeeman and Chairman of the Republican Lawyers Association; Eric Tanenblatt, a former aide in the administrations of Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, a senior advisor to the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), and a chief of staff to former Governor Sonny Perdue (R-GA); John Russell, former congressional aide on the staffs of the US Speaker, House Majority Whip, and chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee; Alex McGee, former deputy assistant secretary for legislative affairs at the Department of Energy for President George W. Bush; Val Nelson, former senior advisor to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA); Jeni Healy, Senior Health Policy Advisor to Senator Bob Corker (R-TN); Margeaux Plaisted, former aide in White House Office of Legislative Affairs for President Georgie W. Bush.

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