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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

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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Department of Defense Releases a New Intellectual Property Guidebook

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The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs to...more

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DoD AI Compliance Guidance for Government Contractors

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As the Department of Defense (DoD) scales artificial intelligence across its operations, government contractors must ensure their AI solutions align with federal mandates and ethical standards. This guide provides links to...more

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Defense Contractors’ Restrictions When Contracting with Chinese Companies

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In the current economic climate, the obvious focus of many companies is on the administration’s imposition of tariffs. However, government contractors, especially those contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”),...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (Trump EO Tracker)

Reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove undue barriers, such as unnecessary regulations, while simultaneously allowing for the expansion of the national and defense industrial bases. Accordingly, the FAR...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

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In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New Law Bars Defense Contractors From Retaining Certain Outside Lobbyists

On December 23, 2024, former President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes a provision prohibiting the Department of Defense (DOD) from contracting with...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Major Changes Coming for Defense Contractors and Lobbying Firms Under New Federal Law

In one of his last major acts in office, former President Biden signed into law a massive defense spending bill that could have significant implications both for companies that contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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A Look at Anticipated ITAR Rulemaking Developments for 2025

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The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has unveiled an ambitious regulatory agenda for 2025, with 14 planned actions that will significantly revise the International Traffic in Arms...more

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“Small” Space Companies: Growth Comes at a Cost

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Space has become central to protecting U.S. national security interests as Americans increasingly rely on space-based services to support everyday life. As a result, the U.S. government has bolstered investment in the space...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: November 2024

Change Healthcare Inc. has amended its initial breach report to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to state that 100 million individuals were impacted by its mammoth ransomware attack and breach. However, as of Oct. 24,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

How Defense Contractors Can Prepare Now for CMMC Implementation

The Department of Defense (DoD) is currently reviewing and adjudicating the public comments received in response to its proposed regulations implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program (CMMC)....more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The AI Executive Order: What’s Happened and What’s Coming Up… 

Last week, the White House issued an update on President Biden’s October 30, 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “AI EO” or “EO”). The update detailed...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

New FAA Operating Restrictions for Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at the request of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), issued new drone operating restrictions to address concerns about potentially malicious...more

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