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DOW’s Economic Defense Unit: Top points for defense and defensetech companies

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The United States Department of War (DOW)’s newly formed Economic Defense Unit (EDU) introduces funding opportunities and a new set of legal, structural, and governance considerations for companies operating in priority...more

Kilpatrick

Anthropic's Motion for Stay Regarding FASCSA Designation Denied by DC Circuit

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On April 8, a three-member panel of the D.C. Circuit denied Anthropic’s emergency motion for a stay regarding the Department of War’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk under FASCSA (41 U.S.C. § 4713). ...more

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The Law of War - War and Energy Emergencies

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International conflict—especially in the Middle East—often shocks the energy markets due to concerns about the availability and price of oil and gas. Long before the recent Venezuela and Iran crises, President Trump had...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ sues towing company over alleged Servicemembers Civil Relief Act violations

On March 25, DOJ announced that it had filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that a California-based towing company violated Section 3958(a) of the Servicemembers Civil...more

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The Week in Weed: April 2026

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the U.S. Army announced a new policy regarding cannabis convictions. A member of Congress would like an...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Anthropic Blacklisting Blocked, For Now: What The Anthropic Injunction Means — And What It Doesn’t — For AI Businesses

On March 26 in the Northern District of California, the federal district court overseeing one of the two Anthropic versus the U.S. Department of War (DoW) cases granted a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a...more

Hogan Lovells

AI in defence: When supplier guardrails meet operational reality

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As AI suppliers move further into defence work, ordinary commercial terms may come under strain. A fictional case study shows how disputes can arise when supplier limits, fast procurement and operational need pull in...more

A&O Shearman

DoW and Anthropic Showdown Continues—Navigating The Anthropic Supply Chain Risk Designations

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A federal court granted a preliminary injunction against the § 3252 designation, but the broader § 4713 designation remains in effect for now....more

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Implications of Recent and Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions for Government Contractors

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The Supreme Court has recently addressed, and will soon further clarify, the scope of liability facing government contractors.  In The GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal, the Court issued a unanimous decision limiting interlocutory...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Episode 4: War Exclusions in the Cyber-Risk Era: Redefining the 'Battlefield'

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As cyber operations increasingly intersect with geopolitical conflict, legacy insurance exclusions are being put to the test. In this episode of The Cyber Periscope, Pam Signorello sits down with Jessica Gallinaro to unpack...more

Holland & Knight LLP

An Offeror's Legal Guide to Commercial Solutions Openings

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The U.S. Army recently launched a commercial solutions opening (CSO) focused on counter-drone technology in support of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401, an initiative that began in August 2025 by U.S. Department of...more

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Anthropic Granted Preliminary Injunction by Federal Court Regarding “Supply Chain Risk” Designation

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As discussed in a previous Legal Alert, on March 9, Anthropic filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California challenging the Department of War (DoW) designation of it as a supply chain risk. ...more

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US Army Corps of Engineers Seeking Public Comments on the Nationwide Permitting Program

On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a request for public input on ways to improve the efficiency of the nationwide permit (NWP) program....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

‘All lawful uses’: Precautions AI businesses need to take after Anthropic v. US DoW

Anthropic and the U.S. federal government are right now locked in courtroom combat over the government’s ability to exclude the AI company from government contracts for seeking to impose limits on how its tools are used. In a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Beyond the NRC: Deploying Nuclear Reactors under DOE and DOW Oversight Authority

The federal government’s renewed push to deploy advanced nuclear technologies has brought fresh attention to a long-standing but often misunderstood question: which agencies have authority to build and operate nuclear...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Labor Law Updates for Employers Ahead of April 2026

On March 3, 2026, the Minister of Labor announced his intention to issue an extension order of a collective bargaining agreement to regulate the rights of reservists and their spouses. For convenience, the key provisions of...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 401 — Commerce Department’s Recent Export Controls Enforcement Actions

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The U.S Department of Commerce announced two settlements recently involving export control enforcement actions. First, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a $374,474 civil penalty...more

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Detailed Analysis of Options for the Destruction/Disposal of Covered Materials Containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances:...

The United States Department of War (“DoW”) has issued a February 26 report titled: Department of War Detailed Analysis of Options for the Destruction and Disposal of Covered Materials Containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl...more

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War in Iran Spotlights Innovation for Missile Interception Startups

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The war in Iran is likely to accelerate innovation for defense technology companies. Innovation is particularly needed to develop low-cost missile interception technology. While established defense technology companies have a...more

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Defense Sector M&A: When do you submit an HSR filing to the Department of War?

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Going forward, certain aerospace, defense, and national security mergers and acquisitions will require a concurrent Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing to the US Department of War (“DOW”), in addition to the standard filing made...more

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Jones Act Waiver Issued in Response to Iran Conflict: Legal Analysis and Implications

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According to guidance issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted a limited waiver of 46 U.S.C. § 55102 (commonly known as the Jones Act), in...more

A&O Shearman

Employment Law aspects in Germany’s emerging defense sector

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Germany’s defense sector is undergoing a historic transformation. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing doubts about the reliability of the NATO alliance, the German government has undertaken its own efforts to...more

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U.S. Army RFI Seeks Industry Input and Partnerships to Accelerate Enterprise Modernization

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The U.S. Army on February 27, 2026, issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and investors on how the Army can better utilize private sector financing and expertise to solve...more

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BIS Fines Navy Contractor for Illegally Sharing Controlled Military Specifications With Chinese Manufacturer

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a $374,474 civil penalty against California-based satellite technology supplier Vizocom for unlawfully exporting controlled technical data...more

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SCRA Enforcement Action Highlights Need for Strong Collateral Repossession Policies

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent enforcement action under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) underscores the heightened compliance risks facing lenders engaged in collateral repossession....more

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