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FCC Proposes Broad Foreign Ownership Certification and Reporting Requirements

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing expansive new certification and disclosure requirements regarding foreign adversary ownership or control. The proposed...more

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FCC Initiates Proceeding To Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in All Commission Licenses and Authorizations

On May 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require entities holding FCC licenses, authorizations and approvals...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Voted To Adopt New Items on Foreign Ownership Requirements and Spectrum Use in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands at Its May 22...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its May Open Meeting on Thursday, May 22, during which it voted to adopt three items: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require holders of certain...more

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Podcast - A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an FCL: DCSA vs. the Intelligence Community

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In this episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Marina O'Brien talks with Robert A. Friedman, co-head of Holland & Knight's International Trade practice and a leader of the firm's National...more

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FCC Expands National Security Measures for Telecom Industry

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Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took three separate actions to control foreign influence over US communications products and services. These decisions fit within the FCC’s broader efforts to safeguard...more

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Targeting “Foreign Adversary” Interests, FCC Proposes Broadly Applicable Ownership Reporting Regime

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On May 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Foreign Adversary NPRM or NPRM) that seeks to promote U.S. national security by providing “a new and...more

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Texas Lassos Foreign Investment Regulation with Real Property Restrictions and Proposed “Texas Committee on Foreign Investment”

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The Texas legislature has been active recently in proposing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Texas does not currently have state-level restrictions on foreign ownership of...more

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847 Awaiting Takeoff: DCSA Issues Guidance on Expanded Scope of FOCI Assessments

Section 847, which will expand foreign ownership, control or influence requirements to non-classified contracts, is on track for implementation in 2026. Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020...more

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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

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FCC Aims to Codify and Streamline Foreign Ownership Rules and Review Process

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On April 29, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to formalize the Commission’s practices and review processes for reviewing foreign...more

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Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence

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In the 20th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey is joined by John Metz, a product manager at Agile Defense, and Antonia Tzinova, the head of Holland & Knight's CFIUS and...more

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Podcast - Navigating Regulatory Challenges in M&A Transactions

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In the 17th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey is joined by Antonia Tzinova, the head of Holland & Knight's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and...more

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Focus on FOCI: Expanded Reporting Requirements Arrive for Defense Contractors

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On May 13, 2024 the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published Instruction 5205.87: Mitigating Risks Related to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence for Covered DoD Contractors and Subcontractors (the Instruction), which...more

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Deck the Halls with Cyber Walls: Navigating National Security in the Digital Age

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Cybersecurity and national security collided in significant ways in 2024, with governments and private-sector entities grappling with the legal, technical, and policy challenges of a rapidly evolving cyber landscape....more

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FCC Proposes New Regulations To Assess and Protect Against National Security Risks in Submarine Cable Networks

On November 21, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") focused on enhancing FCC review and oversight of the global subsea communications cable network through...more

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A Comprehensive Overview of FOCI Mitigation

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In Episode 15 of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey and members of Holland & Knight's International Trade Group discuss the complexities of Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)...more

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Everyone Come to Play: Exploring FOCI Mitigation Instruments

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In the 12th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney Andrew McAllister provide insights on foreign influence, ownership or control (FOCI) mitigation...more

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Podcast - FOCI Mitigation: SSAs, SCAs and Proxy Agreements

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The 11th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances" explores the role of outside directors and proxy holders within the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) framework and their...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

CFIUS Is Not a Flu Strain: When Commercial Real Estate Transactions May Require Additional Regulatory Review

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) is an interagency organization that identifies commercial transactions that raise US national security considerations when there is significant foreign ownership of US...more

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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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

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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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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

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