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CIPAC Disbandment and CISA 2015 Reauthorization: Recent Developments in the U.S. Cybersecurity Landscape

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On March 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS,” “the agency”) disbanded the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (“CIPAC,” “the Council”), originally established in 2006 to facilitate...more

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Ohio Passes Expansive Law to Promote Energy Generation in Response to Concerns about Grid Reliability

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Rising electricity demand from data centers, industrial reshoring, and electrification have sparked national concern about grid reliability. With forecasts pointing to even greater energy needs, some stakeholders warn that...more

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Ontario Moves to Fast Track Mining, Expand Discretion Over Tenure

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On April 17, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 5, called the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), an extensive legislative proposal aimed at accelerating resource development and reducing...more

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UK: Will UK Cyber Reforms Keep Step with NIS2?

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Since its announcement during the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, there has been much anticipation over the contents of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (“CS&R Bill“) and in particular the extent to which it will bring...more

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - NSIP Changes

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The infrastructure measures in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduce amendments, principally to the Planning Act 2008, that aim to make the NSIP regime faster and more flexible to support the Government’s major...more

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Hong Kong Government releases critical infrastructure Cybersecurity Bill

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New legislation focused on uplifting cybersecurity and minimizing disruption of critical and essential services in Hong Kong has been introduced this month. The Hong Kong Government officially released the Protection of...more

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Data and Cybersecurity: European Union Legislation and Proposals - Updated December 2024

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The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Timeline Set for UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Reforms

On 30 September 2024, the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology announced that the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (Bill) will be introduced to Parliament in 2025. The Bill was first announced in the King’s...more

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After the New Bill C-69: A Plan, a Directive and then What?

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In recent months, the Government of Canada took several steps that may alter the regulatory system for natural resource and infrastructure projects, and "clean growth projects" in particular....more

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EU's Official Journal Publishes EU AI Act

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The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (2024/1689) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 7, 2024 and will come into effect on August 1, 2024, the 20th day following its publication in the...more

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Hong Kong proposes new Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law

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New cybersecurity legislation to enhance the protection of computer systems of critical infrastructures (“CIs”) was proposed by the Hong Kong Government on 25 June 2024. The legislation is tentatively titled the Protection of...more

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Unpacking the Texas Data Privacy & Security Act: A Company’s Guide for Navigating Compliance

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As businesses grapple with the evolving, regulatory landscape for data privacy, the Texas Data Privacy & Security Act (TDPSA) emerges as a pivotal law. This comprehensive legislation, effective July 1, 2024, established...more

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EU Ratifies Pioneering Artificial Intelligence Legislation

On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more

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Alabama To Offer State Tax Credit for Federal 4% LIHTC Projects

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As affordable housing has continued to be a topic of concern across the United States, states are evaluating ways to spur and support affordable housing development. In response to affordable housing needs, Alabama became the...more

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Client Alert: White House Releases Report on US Cybersecurity Posture

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On May 7, 2024, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released several reports on the United States’ cybersecurity posture and strategic plan. These documents implement the 2023 National Cybersecurity...more

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NIST Updates AI RMF as Mandated by the White House Executive Order on AI

We have now reached the 180-day mark since the White House Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development of AI and we are seeing a flurry of mandated actions being completed. See here for a summary of...more

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Update on Florida Law Limiting Persons from "Foreign Countries of Concern"

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Florida enacted Senate Bill (SB) 264 in May 2023, creating Chapter 692, Florida Statutes (the Act), to limit select persons from "foreign countries of concern" from owning, having a controlling interest in or acquiring an...more

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Proposed Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Rule Adds Hefty Federal Reporting Requirements to Critical Infrastructure Sector and...

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The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a draft of its proposed rule detailing how covered entities operating in critical infrastructure sectors report cyberattacks and ransomware payments...more

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Congressional Investigations: A Review of Investigations Likely to Continue in 2024 and into the 119th Congress

This is the sixth in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several...more

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An Introduction To The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act

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On December 8, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers reached an agreement on the EU’s AI Act.  The EU AI Act has many similar themes to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and reflects a big step forward in the...more

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Rulemaking Begins to Interpret Florida Law Limiting Persons from Foreign Countries of Concern

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Florida enacted Senate Bill (SB) 264 (Chapter 2023-33, Laws of Florida) in May 2023 to limit select persons from "foreign countries of concern" from owning, having a controlling interest in or acquiring an interest in certain...more

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President Biden’s AI EO: Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration released a far-reaching executive order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EO issues directives related to the use...more

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Bill S-211 in Context: Five Ways That Canada Regulates Forced and Child Labour

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Bill S-211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act – which requires businesses to report on their efforts to combat forced and child labour, is set to take effect in 2024. In this post,...more

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FY24 NDAA: What to Watch Going into Conference

Welcome back to Washington where funding the government prior to the beginning of the fiscal year may take top billing, but behind the scenes the Armed Services Committees will begin work in earnest to conference the Fiscal...more

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Scrutinized Companies and Other Restrictions in Florida’s Public Procurement Space

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In a recent post, we examined the practical impact of SB 264 (Chapter No. 2023-33, Laws of Florida) on foreign investment in Florida. The new law, which took effect on July 1, 2023, among other things, restricts certain...more

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