In one of his first acts in his new role, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen rescinded dozens of general counsel memoranda issued by his predecessor, former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, as part of a reshaping of policy priories at the NLRB under the Trump administration. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of all of the rescinded memoranda and their impact.

Quick Hits

• The new NLRB acting general counsel tapped by President Donald Trump rescinded twenty-nine prior general counsel memoranda, most of which were issued by his predecessor who served during the Biden administration.
• The rescinded memoranda included guidance on major labor issues, such as remedies, the legality of noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants, mandatory employer meetings, and the status of college athletes.

In Memorandum GC 25-05, issued on February 14, 2025, Acting General Counsel Cowen rescinded twenty-nine prior general counsel memoranda (GC memos) and tabbed some for review and potential rescission. The memorandum further outlined his commitment to supporting NLRB regional offices by providing further guidance on the optimal allocation of NLRB resources.

In a statement announcing GC 25-05, the acting general counsel acknowledged the increasing backlog of cases, noting that it has reached an unsustainable level: “The unfortunate truth is that if we attempt to accomplish everything, we risk accomplishing nothing,” he said.

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