Ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the construction and demolition of international trade barriers, the reassimilation of Syria into the global economy and other significant geopolitical events continue to dominate...more
11/25/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Sanctions ,
Secondary Sanctions ,
Tariffs ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Whistleblowers
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule, announcing a one-year suspension (the Suspension) of its interim final rule, “Expansion of End-User Controls to...more
11/13/2025
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Entity List ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Affiliates ,
Government Agencies ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
National Security ,
Risk Management ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a long-anticipated interim final rule (IFR) that will result in the most dramatic expansion of U.S. export control...more
10/1/2025
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Due Diligence ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Entity List ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Military End Use ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Supply Chain ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Between 2006 and 2015, the UNSC adopted a series of resolutions applying economic, financial and trade-related sanctions to Iran in response to its nuclear programme. Specific jurisdictions, such as the United States and the...more
9/17/2025
/ Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Trade ,
Iran ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Sanctions ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UN Security Council ,
United Nations
- What is new: The Trump administration’s AI Action Plan reflects a striking shift in approach, with the federal government driving development, expansion and regulation, focusing on deregulation, permitting, procurement and...more
7/30/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Deregulation ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration
Pursuant to a sweeping new executive order (EO) issued on June 30, 2025, the Trump administration has lifted virtually all U.S. sanctions targeting Syria, shuttered the Syria sanctions program administered by the Office of...more
7/9/2025
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Syria ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
The Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented a new regulatory regime (Data Security Program) addressing access to, and transfer of, sensitive personal data to countries and persons of concern, including Russia, China and...more
6/17/2025
/ Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
Data Security ,
Deadlines ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
International Data Transfers ,
National Security ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Requirements
On May 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued a general license (GL) significantly relaxing the patchwork of restrictions on Syria, long a jurisdiction subject to comprehensive sanctions. This regulatory action followed a...more
The first 100 days of a new administration sets the tone for policy direction and regulatory priorities. The following key takeaways from the Trump administration’s first three months highlight significant trends, shifts and...more
5/7/2025
/ Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
CFIUS ,
Corporate Crimes ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Trade ,
Investors ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
In its first major initiative, on March 21, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) newly formed Council on National Security (Council) launched an investigation into the “ongoing U.S. operations” of businesses...more
While the recent imposition of US tariffs on aluminium and steel imports and the EU’s subsequent response may evoke a sense of déjà vu from the first Trump administration, the European Union (EU) has more arrows in its quiver...more
4/1/2025
/ Coercion ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
On February 21, 2025, the White House released President Donald Trump’s “America First Investment Policy” memorandum (Investment Policy), which outlined several initiatives to incentivize investment from U.S. allies and...more
As Trump administration directives emerge, it’s crucial for businesses and other stakeholders to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly. We will provide ongoing coverage of these developments and their potential...more
2/4/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Litigation ,
International Trade ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Life Sciences ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
OECD ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration
Several of President Donald Trump’s initial actions — from an executive order instituting a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework, to those directing the use of the U.S. military to provide border security, the...more
2/4/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Investment ,
Legislative Agendas ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On January 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule establishing (i) expanded export licensing requirements for the export of advanced computing integrated...more
1/30/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Exceptions ,
Export Controls ,
Licensing Rules ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department
In the days before former President Joe Biden left office, the U.S. announced two new rounds of sanctions against Russia, including expansive new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector. According to its press release, the...more
Key Points -
- Political transitions in the West notwithstanding, we expect economic sanctions to remain a key response to geopolitical issues.
- Current sanctions policy priorities are unlikely to shift markedly in...more
1/20/2025
/ China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Financial Services Industry ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
UK ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
Key Points -
- Under the second Trump administration, the U.S. is expected to increase export control restrictions on China, particularly in the semiconductor sector, as well as to expand other China-related national...more
Key Points -
- President-elect Trump’s tariff threats have created considerable uncertainty for importers and U.S. businesses relying on imports.
- The incoming president could impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and...more
1/15/2025
/ Canada ,
China ,
Donald Trump ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
National Security ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration
On October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would restrict or prohibit certain transactions with China, Russia and other countries of concern involving U.S....more
12/18/2024
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Covered Person ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Executive Orders ,
International Data Transfers ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Russia ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Trump Administration
On November 25, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that, on his first day in office, he would impose new tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Specifically, in posts on the social media platform...more
12/2/2024
/ Asia Pacific ,
Canada ,
China ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trading with the Enemy Act ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
At what point has a director served too long? What about term limits? A mandatory retirement age? When do a director’s skills become stale? These issues are addressed in this issue of The Informed Board, as well as why proxy...more
11/25/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Proxy Season ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Technology Sector
With the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Biden administration has been grappling with its implications, including its potential impact on national security. Several departments have...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Export Controls ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Political Campaigns ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
The past weeks and months have brought about tremendous political change in the West, as we move toward a new U.S. administration, a new College of Commissioners in Brussels and a new Polish presidency of the Council of the...more
11/13/2024
/ Capital Markets ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Financial Institutions ,
Middle East ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
US Trade Policies ,
Whistleblowers
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has released a final rule imposing restrictions on U.S. outbound investment in Chinese companies active in developing certain national security technologies (Final Outbound Rule)....more
11/8/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
CFIUS ,
Covered Transactions ,
Final Rules ,
Foreign Investment ,
Foreign Persons ,
Lawful Permanent Residents ,
National Security ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Technology ,
U.S. Treasury