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Paul Hastings LLP

CFIUS 2023 Annual Report Shows Committee Continues to Evolve

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On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) released its annual report to Congress for calendar year 2023 (the “Annual Report”). CFIUS is an interagency body chaired...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

5 Key Takeaways From the CFIUS 2023 Annual Report

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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

McDermott Will & Emery

Cross-Border M&A: What Non-US Investors Should Know

In contemplating a potential acquisition in the United States, there are multiple considerations that require significant analysis to achieve the strategic goals of such acquisition. It is paramount to consider the...more

Morgan Lewis

Treasury Proposes Rule to Expand CFIUS’s Real Estate Jurisdiction

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The US Department of the Treasury on July 8, 2024 proposed updates to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’s (CFIUS’s) regulations that seek to expand the list of military installations for which proximity...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

After Referral from CFIUS President Biden Prohibits the Purchase of Wyoming Real Estate and Cryptocurrency Facility

On May 13, 2024, President Biden, acting on a transaction referred to him from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), took the unusual step of ordering the prohibition of a real estate acquisition...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Know Thy Neighbor as Thyself: CFIUS Considerations in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

While many venture capitalists and private equity sponsors are aware the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) has authority to review inbound investments in certain sensitive U.S. industries, many...more

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The Importance of Having a National Security Strategy

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The United States and an increasing number of other countries are evaluating the impact of foreign investment on their countries’ national security posture. Generally, foreign investment regulatory regimes allow regulators to...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Treasury Proposes Enhancing CFIUS Enforcement Authority

On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would expand the enforcement authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

New Proposed CFIUS Rules Confirm a More Prosecutorial Regime, But to What End?

New rules proposed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), released on April 11, 2024, can be understood in two ways: the practical effects and signaling effects....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Inbound & Outbound Investment Regulatory Risks: CFIUS & FDI

The U.S. government has been increasing its scrutiny of inbound foreign investment for national security risks and concurrently is establishing a new program that would prohibit certain outbound investments. Both developments...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

2023 National Security Regulations Year in Review (Taylor’s Version)

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the National Security Regulations 2023 Year in Review, that we’ve dubbed as “Taylor’s Version.” We hope you enjoy the references to songs by American singersongwriter Taylor Swift that are...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley's 10 Key Trade Developments: Outbound Investments and CFIUS Review

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Outbound foreign investments by U.S.-based companies in sensitive technologies may impact foreign companies from operating in the U.S. or doing business with U.S. companies. Mandatory filing requirements and high-profile...more

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Foreign Direct Investment: Key Recent and Future Developments in Europe and the US

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At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Considerations for Chinese Investors Eyeing the US Market

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In today’s global economy, cross-border transactions have become increasingly common, offering opportunities for businesses to expand their reach and diversify their portfolios. For Chinese companies looking to invest in US...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Executive Order on Foreign Access to Sensitive Personal Data Will Increase U.S. Regulation of Cross-Border Data Transfers

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On February 28, 2024, the White House released a highly anticipated and far-reaching Executive Order (EO) that directs several new regulatory steps to limit the transfer of sensitive personal data outside of the United States...more

Williams Mullen

[Webinar] M&A Series: International Trade Compliance Due Diligence & CFIUS - March 14th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

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Please join Williams Mullen partners Larry Parker and Chris Skinner as they discuss international trade compliance due diligence and CFIUS considerations in M&A. Companies engaging in international transactions face...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 10th National Conference on CFIUS - April 11th - 12th, Arlington, VA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 10th National Conference on CFIUS returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will provide invaluable insights on repositioning your transaction planning amidst...more

Cooley LLP

Cooley’s 2023 Cross-Border M&A Year in Review: Navigating Choppy Waters into a More Buoyant 2024

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Cross-border M&A activity in 2023 was impacted by heightened geopolitical conflicts, high inflation and interest rates, and increased regulatory pressures as the global economy remained clouded by looming recession fears....more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Event] 2024 McDermott International Seminar in Japan - January 17th, Tokyo, Japan

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The Now and Next in International Trade: 5 Fast Facts About CFIUS – a National Security Agency You Should Know

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What does national security have to do with AI, real estate, and even climate change? All are recent focuses for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency body with vast powers to...more

White & Case LLP

Foreign direct investment reviews increasingly impact cross-border deals

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) regimes continue to grow in number and complexity around the world, and FDI has become a key global regulatory consideration that must be carefully understood, assessed and managed in...more

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Taiwan: Adapting to ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty

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The past two years have witnessed significant geopolitical fracturing and macroeconomic difficulties that continue to hamper certain dealmaking. Several sectors have posted transactional lows throughout 2023, and persistent...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Role of National Security in the U.S.-China Battle Over Foreign Direct Investment

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As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has emerged as a major economic power and competitor, the U.S. has leaned heavily on and enhanced its foreign direct investment regime over recent years to protect its national security...more

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Biden Restricts Outbound Technology Investments into China

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A recent executive order issued by President Biden aims to prohibit or oversee investments in certain sensitive technologies that could threaten the national security of the United States. The executive order, which was...more

Oberheiden P.C.

National Security in the Age of Blockchain

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Blockchain presents unprecedented challenges around national security. This is true not only for the federal government, but also for businesses in the private sector. From cross-border transactions involving cryptocurrency...more

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