Key considerations and practical steps for data center companies, cloud services companies, and those operating on the cloud....more
3/23/2026
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Cloud Computing ,
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) ,
Compliance ,
Data Centers ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
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International Trade ,
National Security ,
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U.S. Commerce Department
On February 6, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury), as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public feedback on how CFIUS can...more
2/17/2026
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Comment Period ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Due Diligence ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investors ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Request For Information ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
The COINS Act codifies the Outbound Program, with an expansion in scope. Further regulatory changes can be expected in implementing regulations, and the COINS Act creates a process for receiving feedback from Treasury about...more
12/19/2025
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Economic Sanctions ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Treasury
On August 6, 2025, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for Calendar Year 2024 (the Report), which highlights CFIUS’ priorities,...more
8/12/2025
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CFIUS ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Enforcement Statistics ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investors ,
National Security ,
Private Equity ,
Risk Mitigation ,
U.S. Treasury
The Final Rule prohibits or requires notification of certain US investments in Chinese and Chinese-controlled entities involved in semiconductors, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence....more
11/12/2024
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Compliance ,
Controlled Foreign Corporations ,
Covered Person ,
Due Diligence ,
Executive Orders ,
Final Rules ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investors ,
National Security ,
Outbound Transactions ,
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Reporting Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Treasury
The report shows a decline in filings, new mitigation measures and conditions, and continued emphasis on monitoring and enforcement.
On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...more
The proposed regulations would implement President Biden’s Executive Order that restricts certain outbound investments from the US.
On June 21, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a Notice of Proposed...more
7/2/2024
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Biden Administration ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Controlled Foreign Corporations ,
Covered Entities ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Investment ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
Military End Use ,
National Security ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Popular ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Public Comment ,
SDN List ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury