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The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +

The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version. less -

Approaching Deadline for the 2022 Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the US: What You Need to Know

Maynard Nexsen on 6/8/2023

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in the global economy, and the United States has long been an attractive destination for international investors. To accurately gauge the impact and trends of FDI, the US...more

Form BE-12 – Affirmative BEA Reporting Obligation for Foreign Owned Entities

Sullivan & Worcester on 4/23/2018

Overview - The Bureau of Economic Analysis (the “BEA”) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce that collects statistical information about the American economy. One function of the BEA is to record statistics for...more

Commerce Reissues BE-13 Reporting Requirements for Foreign Businesses

Holland & Knight LLP on 5/15/2015

Although the BE-13 requirements for foreign companies investing in the United States should be old news by now, there are an increasing number of questions on this issue. The new regulations were put in place in 2014, and...more

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