CHPS of Insight: Policy to Practice

In the latest episode of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White sits down with Kelsey Christensen from Clark Hill’s International Trade practice to discuss the CAPE Portal, launched on April 20th, allowing importers to submit IEEPA tariff refund requests. The new CAPE Portal, created by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is open for importers and customs brokers to submit refund requests for certain i...

In the latest episode of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White sits down with Jerry D. Worsham II from Clark Hill’s Environmental & Natural Resources practice to discuss how the recent Supreme Court tariff decision could affect environmental regulation. Although the case focused on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the Court relied heavily on the major question...

In Episode 7 of CHPS of Insight, Chris White welcomes back Kelsey J. Christensen, a Member with Clark Hill's International Trade group, to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The ruling removes the legal basis for the administration’s reciprocal tariffs and certain country-specific tariffs tied to the fentanyl emergency. Kelsey walks through what th...

In this episode of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White sits down with Brad Williams and Brian O’Connell from Clark Hill Public Strategies’ Lansing team to unpack Michigan’s state budget process: what happened this year, why it took longer than expected, and what it means for Michigan businesses and organizations. With decades of combined experience in state government, economic development, and publ...

Join host Chris White in the latest episode of CHPS of Insight as he speaks with Ron Sullivan, a Senior Counsel in Clark Hill's Government Contracts practice and a Senior Director of Clark Hill Public Strategies. Ron shares insights from his extensive background in federal government service and discusses the transition from working with the Army Futures Command to assisting clients on the ot...

Join Chris White on the latest episode of CHPS of Insight as he chats with Kelsey J. Christensen, an attorney with Clark Hill's International Trade group and a Director of Clark Hill Public Strategies. This episode delves into the intricacies of tariffs, exploring their history, legal foundation, and the impact of recent changes introduced by the current administration. Learn about the role o...

Join host Chris White in the latest episode of CHPS of Insight as he converses with Nicole Rogers, Senior Director at Clark Hill Public Strategies and President of the Alliance for Mineral Security. Dive into the intricate world of critical minerals policy, the importance of rare earth elements to modern technology and national security, and the implications of recent executive orders aimed at boo...

In this episode of 'CHPS of Insight,' host Chris White sits down with Bryan Jacoutot, Senior Director of Clark Hill Public Strategies and Clark Hill Economics, to discuss the U.S. federal and state approaches to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation. This episode delves into the impact of current government policies on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets, discussing the implications of ex...

In this inaugural episode of ''CHPS of Insight," host Chris White of Clark Hill welcomes Bret Wacker, Clark Hill Law Member and Managing Director of Clark Hill Public Strategies. They discuss the podcast's format and the outlook for 2025 under the new administration. The conversation covers a range of topics including regulatory and policy changes, executive orders, DEI initiat...