Managing Sanctions Compliance
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 68 - Why Geopolitical Risk Matters to Compliance and Legal Staff with Mark Nuttal and Chad Olsen
FCPA Compliance Report: Amanda Carty on a Due Diligence and Risk Management
Episode 364 -- Five Strategies to Mitigate a New Risk Environment
Strengthening Compliance: Lessons From the OCC's Consent Order With Patriot Bank — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast
Compliance and AI: Ali Khan on Implementing AI Risk Management Systems
Compliance Tip of the Day: Superforecasting
Compliance Tip of the Day: The Last Mile
Key Takeaways From the OIG's New Compliance Guidance for Nursing Facilities — Assisted Living and the Law Podcast
Envisioning a Compliant Workforce
Updating the Research Compliance Handbook
The Election's Impact on the FTC Will Bring Big Changes, But Being Vigilant Must Remain a Priority
Navigating the NYDFS' Cybersecurity Guidance on AI — The Consumer Finance Podcast
The Future of AI Regulation and Legislation: 5 Key Takeaways
Investigations and Cognitive Interviews
Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 3
Steps Your Nonprofit Can Take to Mitigate Fraud Risks - Part 2
A Third Party's Perspective on Third Party Risk
Implications of the SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule
Privacy Issues from Third-Party Website Tags
Cybersecurity in 2025 will continue to face escalating challenges from AI-driven threats, geopolitical tensions, and increased regulatory scrutiny. Organizations must adapt to sophisticated cyberattacks fueled by AI,...more
While the total number of filings declined in comparison to recent years, CFIUS's latest Annual Report to Congress highlights an uptick in penalties and an increased use of enforcement tools relating to national...more
On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would expand the geographical areas in which real estate transactions would be subject to Committee on Foreign Investment in the...more
On June 24, 2024, the Commerce Department published a Final Determination under its Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) authorities. The determination prohibits the Russian-controlled cybersecurity...more
FinCEN is focused on customer due diligence, and both the 2024 Investment Adviser Risk Assessment and proposed rule indicate that investment advisers will be expected to assess customer identity, business model, and sources...more
Editor’s Note: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) plays a pivotal role in regulating foreign investments in American companies, particularly those that could impact national security. This...more
The firm is pleased to distribute the Q4 2023 edition of All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments, which closely follows the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) in the...more
In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which provide unique opportunities to raise capital from a diverse group of investors and invest in companies, are currently flourishing as investment vehicles. The United States...more
Most deals are approved, but the landscape is becoming increasingly complex, as more types of transactions are subject to review and some filings are mandatory. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States...more
On March 28, 2019, the Oversight Board of the United Kingdom’s Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) released a report identifying “serious and systematic defects in Huawei’s software engineering and cyber security...more
Over the last month, regulators with the Trump administration sent a loud message to companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction: Enforcement of laws governing international activities is alive and well and the laws will continue...more
“Dozens of Transactions Were Cleared” - Contrary to popular belief, most China-U.S.deals are still getting done. Even the Trump Administration recognizes CFIUS should not close the door to investment from China. The...more
No, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has not put a halt to acquisitions of U.S. companies by China-based purchasers. Three recently cleared transactions illustrate that CFIUS is not standing in the...more
On November 8, bipartisan lawmakers in both houses of the United States and the United Democrats proposed a new act aiming to make major revisions to the current review of the laws applicable to the U.S. Foreign Investment...more
On May 4, 2017, 15 business leaders gathered at Skadden’s Palo Alto office to discuss the current political and policy environments in the U.S. and abroad, as well as their implications for the technology sector. Participants...more
The election of President Trump contained some positive signs for Private Equity (PE) fund managers. These included potential lower corporate taxes, a ten-percent tax holiday for funds parked overseas, large infrastructure...more
The election of President Trump contained more than a few positive signs for Private Equity (PE) firms. Promises of a lower corporate tax environment, a ten-percent tax holiday for funds parked overseas, large infrastructure...more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is a critical component of cross-border deals involving U.S. targets. The head of Skadden's CFIUS practice, Ivan Schlager, and Palo Alto corporate partner Ken...more
Key Developments - The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency, Executive Branch organization charged with identifying potential national security risks posed by foreign...more
In recent years, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has acted to thwart or constrain various foreign investments in U.S. businesses. However, other similar investments have been permitted to...more