This is the fifth post in this year’s series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Our previous post discussed trends in State AG enforcement. Up next: SEC Enforcement in 2022: A Look Ahead. ...more
2/25/2022
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Hong Kong Updates and Alerts -
New Restrictions on Exports to Hong Kong – License Exceptions for Hong Kong Suspended -
On June 29, 2020, the State Department announced that the U.S. will end the export of U.S.-origin...more
8/7/2020
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Proposed Rules on CFIUS Mandatory Declarations Released: No More NAICS Codes!
On May 21, 2020, the Department of the Treasury released a proposed rule that would modify the requirements for Committee on Foreign Investment...more
6/11/2020
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New CFIUS Regulations Released: Final Rules Impact Foreign Investment in Technology, Infrastructure, and Data (TID) Businesses and Real Estate -
On January 13, 2020, the Department of the Treasury issued final regulations...more
2/6/2020
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FAQs on How New Rules Impact Foreign Investment in U.S. Businesses -
When do the new CFIUS regulations go into effect? -
On January 13, 2020, the Department of the Treasury issued final regulations (31 CFR §§800, 802)...more
Alert for Information and Communications Technology and Services Industries: Proposed New Rule Implements Unprecedented Regime to Review and Restrict Transactions -
The Department of Commerce (DOC) is accepting comments...more
Additional Restrictions on Exports to Cuba -
On October 15, 2019, the Department of Commerce (DOC) amended the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) to further restrict the export and reexport of items to Cuba. The...more
11/25/2019
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