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CIPAC Disbandment and CISA 2015 Reauthorization: Recent Developments in the U.S. Cybersecurity Landscape

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On March 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS,” “the agency”) disbanded the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (“CIPAC,” “the Council”), originally established in 2006 to facilitate...more

Downey Brand LLP

Dismantling BRIC, Brick By Brick

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Several years ago, many of us were stunned to learn how much funding would run through FEMA’s BRIC program (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities). Traditionally, significant money only ran through the U.S. Army...more

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Crossing Borders with Electronics: Know Your Rights and Risks

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With increasing digitalization of our lives and businesses, privacy concerns from border searches of phones, laptops and tables are a growing concern for professionals, executives, and frequent international travelers. U.S....more

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Employer Liability of the Hiring and Retention for Illegal Alien Employees

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It is no secret since taking office for the second time, President Trump and his administration have leveled their crosshairs at the immigration policies and protections put in place by the Biden administration. The news is...more

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FBI Warns of Hidden Threats in Remote Hiring: Are North Korean Hackers Your Newest Employees?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned employers of increasing security risks from North Korean workers infiltrating U.S. companies by obtaining remote jobs to steal proprietary information and extort money...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

DHS Playbook for Public Sector GenAI Deployment – Insights for the Private Sector

In January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its “Playbook for Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence Deployment” (the “Playbook”). The Playbook provides valuable insights and actionable steps...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Understanding Drone Security: Navigating U.S. Airspace Regulations and Defense Strategies

As drones become increasingly integrated into recreational and professional activities, their presence in U.S. airspace has grown exponentially. These unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring unparalleled opportunities,...more

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2025 and Cybersecurity: What is Your Strategy?

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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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

What to Do If ICE Comes Knocking at Your Business

Companies have always faced the potential for a visit from an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but President Donald Trump’s heightened focus on immigration increases the likelihood of that reality....more

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What Manufacturers Should Know About ICE Enforcement

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With recent changes in federal immigration policy, many manufacturers are feeling anxious about visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and uncertain about what to do should such a visit occur. Originally...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Healthcare Security is Homeland Security: A Discussion with Jonathan Meyer

In an era where cyber threats are escalating, healthcare has emerged as a critical battleground for security. Its significance has become increasingly crucial as the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

What Employers Should Do Now: ICE Raids

In light of the new administration’s focus on immigration-related issues, many employers are seeking guidance on how to best prepare for a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. Employers are wise to...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Employers Can Prepare for Handling Immigration Enforcement Raids in the Workplace

In light of recent inquiries from our clients regarding potential immigration enforcement workplace raids, it is essential to emphasize the importance of preparation given the current administration's focus on this issue....more

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FAQ: How Businesses Can Prepare for a Visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Businesses should be aware that the new Administration is intensifying immigration enforcement efforts, which may lead to increased visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Preparing for a potential visit...more

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Implications of New Federal Immigration Policies for Health Care Facilities, Part 1: Preparing for an Onsite Enforcement Action

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On January 20, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded 2021 guidelines that prohibited immigration enforcement actions in or near medical and health care facilities and other protected areas. Hospitals and...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

How Employers Should Prepare for Looming Travel Bans

On his first day in office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders. One such order, entitled, “Protecting The United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security And Public Safety Threats,” is...more

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DoD Other Transactions (OTs) Desk Reference

The incoming Trump administration has sent many signals that it intends to ramp up the Department of Defense’s use of nontraditional acquisition pathways to bridge the “Valley of Death” and bring innovative technologies to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Changes National Security Council to Align with New Priorities

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed the National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-1), which lays out the framework for how the National Security Council (NSC) will be organized under his administration. The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Top Tips for Companies to Prepare for an Immigration Visit

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Here are our top tips to assist companies and institutions in preparing for visits by immigration officials. The second Trump administration has set robust enforcement of the immigration laws as a top-level priority. On...more

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When the Government Comes to Visit: Preparing for an Audit or Workplace Raid

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The Trump Administration 2.0 has signaled its intention to ramp up immigration enforcement activities, including workplace inspections and raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other government...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New Administration Outlook: What Happens to Biden's Cybersecurity Order Under Trump?

In his final days in office, President Biden signed an ambitious executive order to improve the federal government's approach to cybersecurity. How this sweeping order will fare under the Trump Administration is difficult to...more

Buchalter

What To Do In The Event of an Immigration Raid or I-9 Audit (Or Any Other Time Law Enforcement Agents Show Up To Your Business)

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As the new Trump administration takes shape, a cornerstone of its stated immigration policy is the promise of “mass deportations,” as well as suspended entry of migrants (including those seeking asylum), as well as...more

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What Organizations Should Know about ICE Enforcement Actions

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Late Breaking News - Jan. 22, 2025: Shortly after we sent this alert out, it was announced that acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman has issued a directive that rescinds the Biden...more

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Vigorous Immigration Law Enforcement Is Here: I-9 Inspections, Site Visits, and More 

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President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on...more

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Key Points for DHS Playbook for Public Sector GenAI Deployment

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On January 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security released its first “Playbook for Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence Deployment (“Playbook”) to serve as a comprehensive guide for DHS and other public...more

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