The final rule establishes prohibitions and restrictions on the transfer of certain data due to national security risks from specified countries of concern....more
1/16/2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") has proposed new rules to standardize its criteria for addressing cybersecurity threats for transport category airplanes, engines, and propellers....more
On April 22, 2024, the U.S. government issued a final rule ("Rule") to restructure and update the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR") to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to...more
5/7/2024
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On April 19, 2024, EPA announced its highly anticipated final rule designating two polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS")—perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA") and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid ("PFOS")—as "hazardous substances" under...more
4/22/2024
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On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced its highly anticipated final National Drinking Water Regulation ("NPDWR") for six per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), which establishes...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") recently released two rules to update export controls on advanced semiconductors, semiconductor development and production, and items that support...more
The Biden administration has issued a long-anticipated executive order targeting U.S. outbound investment in certain Chinese industries; however, significant steps remain before these measures are fully implemented....more
8/22/2023
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