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FBI Notes Increase in Cyber Activity Targeting Operational Technology

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On June 30, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) published a...more

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CISA Issues Enhanced Guidance to Mitigate Cyber Threats to Operational Technology Systems

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Overview - On May 6, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the FBI, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Energy (DOE), issued a joint fact sheet titled...more

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The Learned Concierge - April 2025, Vol. 18

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. ...more

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2024 State AGs Year in Review - UPDATED 4/1/25

In 2024, state attorneys general (“State AGs”) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more

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PRODUCT | Products Law Year in Review: Key Developments from 2024 and Future Impacts for 2025

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2024 was a transformative year for the products law landscape, marked by sweeping regulatory shifts, emerging trends, and heightened compliance challenges. These developments are reshaping industries worldwide and will...more

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Incident Response Guide/Water and Wastewater Sector: Three Federal Agencies Issue Joint Publication

Three federal agencies have collectively developed a document titled:                Incident Response Guide - Water and Wastewater Sector (“Guide”)....more

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Legal Insights for Manufacturing: Outlook for 2025

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Intensifying international crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers, but hidden among those challenges are exciting opportunities for...more

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No Password Required: USF Cybercrime Professor, Former Federal Agent, and Vintage Computer Archivist

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Dr. Thomas Hyslip teaches at the master’s in cybercrime program at the University of South Florida, where he blends criminology, digital forensics, and incident response coursework. A retired U.S. Army colonel, Dr. Hyslip's...more

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Critical Infrastructure Protection/EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water/Wastewater Systems: GAO...

Critical Infrastructure Protection/EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water/Wastewater Systems: GAO Issued Report - The United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released on August...more

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CDX log in Transition to Login.gov: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reminder

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) is circulating a document (“Memorandum”) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Enforcement and...more

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Foley Automotive Update - June 2024 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Cox Automotive predicts U.S. new light-vehicle sales in the first half...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — July 2024

Final Rules for Prevailing Wage & Registered Apprenticeships at Clean Energy Projects - The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced final rules implementing the prevailing wage and...more

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Currents Energy Industry Insights: V 8, Issue 6, June 2024

Conflicting Energy Demands and Policies Create Significant Future Challenges - Two noteworthy articles highlight how conflicting energy requirements are posing significant challenges for regional and national energy...more

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Cyberattacks Against U.S. Water Supplies on the Rise: EPA Urges Utilities to Fortify Defenses

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The increasing threat of cyberattacks against U.S. water supplies has raised significant concerns among federal officials, who emphatically stress the need for utilities to bolster their cybersecurity measures. A recent...more

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Foley Automotive Update - May 2024 - 3

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner partner Ann Marie Uetz offers insight on the dynamics...more

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EPA Enforcement Alert: It’s Critical for Community Water Systems to Review Cybersecurity Protections

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The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week issued an enforcement alert, explaining cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems (CWSs) and actions needed by these systems in order...more

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Top Administration Officials Warn of Risks of Cyberattacks on U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems

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On March 18, 2024, Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan issued a letter urging state governors to take immediate action to address the increasing...more

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Water Sector Risk/Resilience Requirements: Federal Legislation Introduced to Establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization

Congressman Rick Crawford (Arkansas) and John Duarte (California) introduced H.R. 7922 which is described as establishing:                 … a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience...more

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Foley Automotive Update - April 2024

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nicholas Ellis is quoted in the Supply...more

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White House Issues Dire Warning Regarding Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater System Cyberattacks

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The Biden-Harris Administration is redoubling its efforts to improve cybersecurity for the nation’s water systems. In March, the EPA and the White House issued a dire warning to state governors alerting them of the need to...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 4: The State of the Union and Government Spending

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 4: The State of the Union and Government Spending - Both the Senate and House are in session. This week, Congress will attempt to pass the first tranche of government spending bills after...more

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EPA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Lapse

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It has now been more than six months since Congress allowed the statutory authority for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (6 CFR Part 27) to expire on July 28, 2023. EPA recently advised all...more

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What You Need To Know About CISA’s Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water & Wastewater Sector

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CISA’s Incident Response Guide outlines ways in which WWS owners and operators can engage with federal agencies to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to cyber incidents, including best practices for incident response and...more

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Incident Response Guide/Water and Wastewater Sector: FBI/EPA/CISA Announce Release

Three federal agencies announced the joint production and release of a document titled: Incident Response Guide – Water and Wastewater Sector (January 2024) (“Guide”)...more

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Cybersecurity in 2024: Ten Top Issues to Consider

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As we enter the New Year, Wiley has looked back at the top cyber issues for 2023 and what they mean for 2024. Last year, we saw the rollout of the National Cybersecurity Strategy—which outlined a new era of cyber oversight—as...more

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