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BIS Issues Two General Authorizations and More FAQs on the Connected Vehicles Rule

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On June 11, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the release of two General Authorizations, accompanied by additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the January 16...more

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Akin Intelligence - May 2025

On May 13, 2025, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that the Commerce Department initiated a rescission of the Biden Administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (“AI...more

Wiley Rein LLP

ATF Removes Restrictions on Imports of Simunition Training Rounds

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Explosives (ATF) has removed restrictions on the importation of non-lethal marking rounds (also known as “training rounds” or “simunition rounds”). The move is expected to remove...more

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ATF Allows Importation of Dual-Use Firearm Barrels, Irrespective of Previous Status or Configuration

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued Ruling 2025-1, which loosens ATF’s policy with respect to the importation of firearm barrels. Specifically, the agency will now allow the importation of...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of June 16, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. Russia Sanctions UK government adds 10 new entries and specifies 20 ships under the Russia regime: On June 17, 2025, the UK government...more

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Canada Unveils Sweeping New Russia Sanctions Targeting Trade, Sanctions Evasion and Key Industries

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On June 13, 2025, the Government of Canada registered three significant packages of amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the Regulations) under SOR/2025-141, SOR/2025-142 and SOR/2025-143....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

AI Diffusion Rule Out but BIS Increases Compliance Obligations for Companies

On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a recission of the Biden administration’s January 15, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Interim Final Rule (“AI Diffusion...more

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Trump Administration Rescinds Biden’s AI Diffusion Rule

Two days before its scheduled effective date, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diffusion Rule on May 13....more

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Mexico Announces Mandatory Automatic Notice for Exports of Specific Goods

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New measures regarding the export of goods from Mexico were published on June 3, 2025, in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) through the "AGREEMENT subjecting specific goods to the automatic export notification requirement,"...more

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U.S. Government Eases Some Restrictions on Syria

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced several actions to provide sanctions relief to Syria. OFAC is the primary government agency responsible for administering U.S....more

Hogan Lovells

BIS announces rescission of Biden-Era AI Diffusion Rule and issues new AI policy and guidance

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At the same time that it potentially reduced licensing requirements on advanced computing items to a smaller group of countries by notifying industry that it started the process to rescind the AI Diffusion Rule, the U.S....more

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AI Legal Watch: May 20, 2025

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On May 13, the U.S. Commerce Department officially declared its intent to rescind and replace the AI Diffusion Rule issued during the final weeks of the Biden administration. Slated to go into effect on May 15, the rule had...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of May 12, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

The Justice Department’s New Rule on Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or...

On April 8, 2025, the Department of Justice’s new rule on Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons took effect. The rule, referred to by DOJ as the Data...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Quarterly Sanctions Update | Q2 2025

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In the second quarter of 2025, EU and UK sanctions policy continued to take shape against a complex and shifting geopolitical backdrop. The European Union sharpened its focus on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ by proposing new...more

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BIS Issues Long-Awaited FAQs on the Connected Vehicles Rule — But Questions About the Scope of the Rule Still Remain

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On April 28, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the long anticipated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the January 16 Information and Communication Technology and Services...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of April 28, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 1, 2025, the UK Government...more

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New Restrictions on Vehicle Connectivity Systems and Automated Driving Systems with Links to China and Russia

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On January 16, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced significant changes to 15 CFR Part 791 focused on mitigating national security risks associated with information and communications technology and...more

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DOJ Issues Additional Guidance and Clarification on the Bulk Data Transfer Rule: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know

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On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice's National Security Division (NSD) issued additional guidance to assist U.S. organizations in understanding and complying with the Data Security Program (DSP). As discussed in our...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ Issues Data Security Program Requirements (Part I of II)

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Many “good government” initiatives continue to be enacted or implemented on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch — notwithstanding changes in political control. While working on Capitol Hill, the bulk of the legislative...more

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DOJ Announces 90-Day Grace Period for Companies to Comply with New Data Security Rules on Foreign Adversary Access to U.S....

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new data security rule went into effect April 8, 2025. The rule creates what are effectively export controls and requires companies to take measures to prevent U.S. sensitive personal...more

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The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Rule’s Imminent Relevance to Life Sciences Companies

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A new US Department of Justice (DOJ) rule on “Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern (including China) or Covered Persons” (rule) prohibits and restricts certain...more

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China Issues New Export Control Regulations on Civil-Military Dual-Use Items

The new export control regulations consolidate existing dual-use items export control regulations and aim to regulate the export of goods, technologies and services that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. ...more

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New Requirements for Research Security Programs Raise the Stakes for Compliance

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The National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), issued in January 2021, directed federal agencies that fund research and development (R&D) projects to require certain "Covered Institutions" to certify that the...more

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UK and EU Sanctions Update–April 2024

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The following alert provides an update on recent sanctions developments, including: The publication of the UK government’s first sanctions strategy. The announcement of over 50 new sanctions. Measures to strengthen the Oil...more

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