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Borrower defense to repayment guidance issued by U.S. Department of Education prompts strategic considerations for higher education institutions

03 Apr 2026 17:36:00

Colleges and universities across the country have recently been receiving new rounds of borrower defense to repayment (BDR) claims from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). On March 30,...

New executive order imposes mandatory DEI prohibition clause and False Claims Act exposure on federal contractors

30 Mar 2026 16:41:00

On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order”)^¹ that imposes new...

What universities should expect as they prepare for arbitration before the College Sports Commission

25 Mar 2026 19:23:00

About the authors: Joel Buckman, Evan Guimond, and Jimmy McEntee are members of Hogan Lovells' market-leading Sports Practice, named the 2026 Law360 Sports & Betting Practice Group...

Protecting Chinese Capital in Latin America: From Investment to Enforcement.

12 Mar 2026

In this two‑part webinar series, we bring together leading partners and senior practitioners from across our global network to provide general counsel, senior executives and investment...

Life Sciences & Health Care Horizons 2026

11 Mar 2026 00:00:00

The life sciences & health care (LSHC) sector enters 2026 in a mode of regulatory acceleration. AI is no longer on the horizon: it is embedded across the entire medical product...

U.S. Department of Education announces U.S. Department of State as new compliance partner for Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting

26 Feb 2026 00:00:00

On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a press release and Fact Sheet announcing its new interagency partnership with the U.S. Department of State (State...

Where now for freedom of speech in UK universities?

20 Feb 2026 00:00:00

Freedom of speech continues to be a difficult issue for higher education providers in the United Kingdom. There have been several high-profile reported incidents where universities have...

NIH bans research with human fetal tissue from elective abortions

18 Feb 2026 00:00:00

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently issued NOT-OD-26-208 (the Notice), prohibiting the use of NIH funds for research that uses human fetal tissue (HFT) from elective abortions. ...

U.S. Department of Education seeks comment on new federal student loan rules

16 Feb 2026 00:00:00

On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would implement the July 4, 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA)...

False Claims Act Guide 2026

10 Feb 2026 00:00:00

The 10th Anniversary of the False Claims Act Guide 2026 – Year in review and looking ahead comes at a pivotal moment for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement. The past year brought...

Doing Business in the United States 2026

kelly.hardy@hoganlovells.com (Kelly Hardy) — 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00

The U.S. is one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions globally, with low regulatory barriers, quick and straightforward business entity setup, and employer-friendly labor laws. Its...

U.S. Department of Education to establish AIM Committee on accreditation and institutional oversight

02 Feb 2026 00:00:00

On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) confirmed in a press release that it intends to establish an Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated...

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act in 2026: Implications for Entities Administering “Federal Public Benefits”

22 Jan 2026 17:18:00

Shortly after retaking office, President Trump issued Executive Order 14218, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders.” Invoking a landmark 1996 statute—the Personal ...

U.S. Department of Education launches new portal and “Public Transparency Dashboard” related to Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting

16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

On January 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) confirmed in an Electronic Announcement that the new Section 117 portal is now live. The launch date is consistent with ED's...

Hogan Lovells welcomes 2026 with partner and counsel promotions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific

06 Jan 2026

6 January 2026 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced the promotion of 28 lawyers to partner and 53 to counsel effective 1 January.

New portal for Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting underscores continued focus on foreign influence in U.S. higher education

10 Dec 2025 00:00:00

On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement informing institutions that a new portal will be launched in advance of the next Section 117...

President Trump launches Genesis Mission to unleash AI innovation & discovery

01 Dec 2025 00:00:00

The White House released an Executive Order (EO) on November 24th launching the “Genesis Mission,” a national effort to “unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery that...

Navigating the new Dutch pension landscape: What employers need to know about the Wet toekomst pensioenen (Wtp)

11 Nov 2025

Our Dutch Employment Law team invites you to an exclusive webinar. This session will provide practical insights and expert guidance on navigating the new Dutch pension landscape. We aim to...

Initial reflections on Law 132/25: Italy's approach to AI

massimiliano.masnada@hoganlovells.com (Massimiliano Masnada) — 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00

On September 26, Law No. 132 of September 23, 2025, was published in the Official Gazette, containing provisions and delegating powers to the Government in the field of artificial...

DHS proposes fixed time limits for international student and media visas

22 Sep 2025 00:00:00

On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would significantly alter how long certain nonimmigrant visa holders ...

U.S. academic and research institutions face mounting scrutiny over China ties

04 Sep 2025 22:23:00

In recent months, the U.S. academic and research community has been subject to intense scrutiny over ties to China. Even more than the controversial China Initiative of the first Trump...

Federal grantmaking transformed: Executive Order brings sweeping changes to grant process and oversight

28 Aug 2025 22:01:00

On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14332, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking”, a sweeping directive that reshapes the federal grantmaking...

Trump Executive Order, SCORE Act signal renewed federal policy focus on college sports industry

22 Aug 2025 00:00:00

In late July, two significant federal policy developments emerged from Washington, D.C. in the ongoing overhaul of college sports. On July 24, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive...

Attorney General Bondi issues memorandum regarding “unlawful discrimination,” with particular focus on higher education institutions

07 Aug 2025 00:00:00

On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a Memorandum to all Federal Agencies (“Memorandum”) with “guidance for recipients of federal funding regarding unlawful ...

False Claims Act Risks in Higher Education Under the Trump Administration

17 Jul 2025

Join Hogan Lovells for a webinar examining how the Trump administration may seek to deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) against higher education institutions—and how to respond. With...

Society for Corporate Governance 2025 National Conference

12 Jul 2025

Hogan Lovells is proud to be a sponsor of the Society for Corporate Governance 2025 National Conference.

2025 LSTA and LMA New York Joint Conference

15 Apr 2025

This content rich conference covers the BSL market, private credit, geopolitical trends, sustainable lending, and more. It is a terrific event where industry leaders share their insights...

Managing Employee Performance in The Netherlands

08 Apr 2025

Effectively managing employee performance is key to workplace productivity and legal compliance. Proper documentation and a well-structured customized Performance Improvement Plan...