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DLA Piper

DCSA Updates SF-328 for Cleared US Government Contractors and Academic Institutions

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announced the approval of updates made to the Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests, or Standard Form (SF) 328, on May 7, 2025. This revised form requires more...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed at Foreign Influence on American Campuses

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On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing transparency with respect to foreign funding at U.S. colleges and universities. This move comes in response to what the Administration has...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: The Method to Trump's Tariff Madness

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“President Trump loves tariffs because he believes they provide him powerful negotiating leverage with foreign leaders. But he also loves them because they are his preferred mechanism for reshoring US manufacturing. While the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Foreign Agents Registration Act: 2024 Year in Review and Outlook for 2025

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Executive Summary - We entered 2025 with the world in turmoil, a new American administration in the White House, and various global actors—friends and foes alike—still actively vying for the attention of the American public. ...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - How Foreign Companies Can Protect Their IP and Brand in the U.S.

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Lorna Conn, CEO of talent solutions organization Cpl, to discuss “Brand Ireland.” Mike and Lorna look at...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Fundamental Research & National Security: Recent Developments & New Issues

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According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (“NCSES”), a key driver in the scientific and technological accomplishments of U.S. research universities is the volume of federal support for research...more

Perkins Coie

New Risk-Based Security Requirements for Federally Funded Research at US Institutions of Higher Education

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International cooperation and welcoming foreign academics are critical to the success and leadership of U.S. institutions of higher education. These interactions enhance fundamental scientific research and promote the...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

NSF, OSTP Begin Implementing ‘CHIPS’ Act; Institutions Face New Security Requirements

Report on Research Compliance 19, no. 10 (October, 2022) - What is a malign foreign government talent recruitment program and why does it matter? This is a term with which research compliance officials managing federal...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Academic Outreach Initiative Announced by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod at NACUA 2022 Annual...

The Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod announced last week at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2022 Annual Conference a new “Academic Outreach Initiative” by the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

New Bill Would Allow CFIUS to Scrutinize Gifts to Higher Education

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Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Jim Risch (R-ID) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would further expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) to...more

Cozen O'Connor

Robust Compliance Efforts Earn Princeton Leniency for Violation of Export Administration Regulations

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The path, once again, is clear: regulators look favorably upon organizations that flag compliance issues for internal investigations, self-report violations, and cooperate with government officials. This strategy was...more

Oberheiden P.C.

When Do U.S. Companies and Institutions Need to Be Concerned about National Security?

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In today’s world, companies in various industries are increasingly running into issues that have national security implications. Research universities and other academic institutions can face issues involving national...more

King & Spalding

Heightened Focus on Foreign Influence in Academia

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Department of Education Report Warns that Academic Institutions Are Failing to Meet Compliance Obligations in Fight Against Foreign Influence Last month the Department of Education (“DOE” or “Department”) released an...more

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