Worldwide: Government, Public Sector

As we enter the new year, it is a good time to reflect on trends and developments from 2025.

For the first time in U.S. history, foreign direct investment rules extend beyond inbound transactions to include outbound investments by U.S. entities. Companies must now assess both inbound and outbound investments for national security implications, and early diligence will be critical to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Read our latest client alert and find out what this might mean for your business.

The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) seeks industry feedback from operators currently operating in, investing in, or intending to operate or invest in the civil Indian space markets.

In this article we explore the latest developments in AML and Financial crime across the UK and EU, including the reform of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations and the EU's AML package.

Financial institutions are discovering an unlikely ally in the war against dirty money: environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. As criminals funnel an estimated $110-$281 billion...

In response to the continued rise of payment card skimming, the United States Secret Service conducted one of its most expansive enforcement efforts to date, launching a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and removing illicit skimming devices before stolen data could be used for fraud.

Hours after the US military strike that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Trump announced that...

2025 was a critical year for the development of a defense-specific regulatory framework across the European Union.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has published its statistics on False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments for fiscal year (FY) 2025, revealing an unprecedented, record-breaking year for enforcement.

While importers may receive some duty refunds if the Supreme Court holds President Trump's IEEPA tariffs unlawful, stability and predictability in trade will still be hard to come by.

Below is this week's congressional update by BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team. We'll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session.

On January 23, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued the unclassified 2026 National Defense Strategy (2026 NDS)...