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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

ALERT: Team Telecom Streamlining Procedures Take Effect

In October 2020 and 2021, the FCC adopted a pair of Orders to streamline the processing of applications involving “reportable” foreign ownership that are referred to the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation...more

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Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 3) - Summer 2024

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Welcome to the third edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more

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Florida Department of Commerce Issues Last Proposed Rules on High-Profile Property Law

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In May 2023, Florida became among the first states to limit select persons from "foreign countries of concern" from directly or indirectly owning, having a controlling interest in or acquiring an interest in Florida real...more

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The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

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Understanding FOCI Mitigation

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The 10th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances" explores the mitigation of foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) in a cleared company. Host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney...more

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DoD Instruction Intended to Protect Defense Supply Chain: Defense Contractors and Subcontractors Subject to Additional Filings and...

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Concerns regarding the integrity of the U.S. defense industrial base supply chain continue to grow. Similar to national cybersecurity risks, national security risks to the defense supply chain are asymmetric and can arise at...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Form SHL: Reports by US Issuers and Others on Foreign Ownership Due August 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury requires U.S. issuers—including U.S.-domiciled investment funds1—to report foreign residents’ holdings of U.S. securities every five years on its Treasury International Capital (TIC) Form...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

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IRS Finalizes Regulations for Domestically Controlled REITs and other Qualified Investment Entities

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On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding when REITs and certain regulated investment companies investing primarily in...more

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Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real...more

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US Treasury Releases Final Regulations Addressing Domestic Control Determinations Under FIRPTA

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On April 24, 2024, the Treasury Department and the IRS released final regulations under Section 897 that change the rules for determining whether qualified investment entities (QIEs) are domestically controlled under the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Revised IRS Form W-9 impacts disregarded entities and their owners as well as US partnerships with foreign owners

The IRS recently released a revised version of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, bearing a March 2024 revision date. The revised Form W-9 modifies line 3a and includes a new line 3b....more

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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

China Pilots Relaxed Foreign Ownership Limits for Data Center and Other Value-Added Telecom Services

China’s telecommunications regulator, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), has announced a pilot scheme that would allow foreign investors to establish wholly owned subsidiaries in Beijing, Shanghai,...more

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How to Select a CFIUS Lawyer

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For foreign entities that need approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to pursue investments in the U.S., working with experienced legal counsel is essential. While CFIUS will approve...more

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Changes to the Register of Overseas Entities Regime - the Impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 on Real...

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, with the provisions of ECCTA to be brought in by secondary legislation in stages throughout 2024 and 2025....more

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[Webinar] Tax Considerations for Foreign Rental Property: Holding Structures, Reporting Rental Income and Expenses, FTCs - March...

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This course will discuss the considerations and caveats of U.S. residents owning foreign rental property. Our seasoned panel of international tax experts will explore U.S. and foreign holding structures, residential and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Protéger les récoltes du Canada : Réglementation sur la propriété de terres agricoles appartenant à des étrangers

Certains problèmes mondiaux qui ont marqué les dernières années, dont les relations internationales tendues, les perturbations des transports et l’imprévisibilité climatique, ont mis la sécurité alimentaire au premier plan....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Securing Canada's Harvest: Regulations on Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land

Global issues in recent years, such as strained international relations, transportation disruptions and climate unpredictability, have placed food security in the spotlight. These factors may give rise to policy and potential...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Singapore (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SINGAPOREAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - There are two systems of land registration in Singapore: registration under the Registrations of Deeds Act, known as “unregistered land”,...more

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Strengthening National Security in Investments: Exploring the Implications of the Significant Investments Review Bill

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On 9 January 2024, the Parliament of Singapore passed the Significant Investments Review Bill (SIRB). The SIRB aims to enhance national security by introducing measures to screen investments, both local and foreign, in...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Influx of State Statutes Regulating Foreign Ownership of U.S. Real Estate

As we enter the new year, it is a good time to reflect on and consider trends and developments from 2023. One such development that we find important and will be keeping an eye on in 2024 is the proliferation of state...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act’s Reporting Requirements Are Finally Here: What Do They Mean for Your Business?

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To combat money laundering and other illicit activities via the use of shell companies, Congress passed the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires most U.S. businesses (and certain foreign businesses),...more

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FCC Sets January 22 Filing Window Deadline for Foreign Ownership One-Time Information Collection

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In order to update the FCC’s records, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Public Notice announcing the opening of a one-time information collection (Information Collection) regarding foreign...more

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Real Estate Beneficial Ownership Regulatory Alert: USDA Seeks Input on Information Reporting for Foreign Ownership of Agricultural...

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On 15 December, 2023 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a request for information on proposed revisions to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) Report. AFIDA and its...more

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