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The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible... more +
The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible for national defense, provides funding for those agencies and includes instructions on proper use of the funds.  less -
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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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Mitigating FOCI Under Section 847

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In the latest episode of "Are We All Clear?", host Molly O'Casey and national security attorney Antonia Tzinova discuss Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), aimed at mitigating Foreign Ownership,...more

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key...more

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New DOD Rules on Contractor Reporting and Mitigating Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence for Unclassified Contracts

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As a result of a broader U.S. government effort to address supply chain vulnerabilities, Congress passed a new law focused on U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracting with certain entities that operate under foreign...more

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CMMC 2.0 and FOCI Assessments: Preparing for What Lies Ahead

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Defense contractors and subcontractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and do not have robust information-security system controls in place better get their house in order now if they want to do business...more

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The NISPOM is Becoming a Regulation & Contractors Have Six Months to Comply

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On December 21, 2020, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) published a final rule in the Federal Register that codifies the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (“NISPOM”) in the Code of Federal Regulations...more

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DoD Codifies NISPOM, Formalizes Certain Personnel Reporting Requirements and Eases FOCI Burden

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In a final rule effective Feb. 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) codified the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) in Title 32, Part 117 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Of primary...more

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Congress Moves to Authorize FOCI Whitelisting Program

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• The U.S. Senate agreed on Nov. 16, 2017, to a conference report with respect to H.R.2810 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The bill provides for a review regarding the applicability of Foreign...more

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