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FCC's January Actions Intensify National Security And Foreign Ownership Oversight

The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") closed January with multiple actions that collectively increase transparency around foreign ownership and toughen national security-oriented compliance expectations...

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Mayer Brown

The America First Investment Policy In Practice

With the December 18, 2025 confirmation of Chris Pilkerton as the Assistant Treasury Secretary for Investment Security, the Trump administration's "America First Investment Policy" is in full swing.

United States Government

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Jenner & Block

Media Organizations Face New Risks From DOJ

In April 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi signaled the Department of Justice's heightened interest in pursuing "improper leaks" of "protected" government information and, to do so, relaxed DOJ's self-imposed policy constraints on conducting media investigations.

United States Media & IT

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Jenner & Block

Trump Administration Proposes CFIUS "Known Investor" Program

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Investment Security, released a Request for Information seeking public input on how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States can streamline aspects of its transaction review process.

United States Government

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Milbank LLP

Protecting The National Security And Welfare Of The United States And Its Citizens From Criminal Actors And Other Public Safety Threats (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter - February 2026

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

USDA Pioneers FOCI Limits For Non-Defense Agencies

United States Government

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ArentFox Schiff

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter | January 30, 2026

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

January 2026 U.S. Tariff Roundup: Developments And Opportunities

United States International

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Davis Wright Tremaine

The Weekly Hill Update - February 2, 2026

United States Government

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BakerHostetler

The 2026 National Defense Strategy Signals Increased DIB Contracting And Investment Opportunities

Worldwide Government

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Reminders For A Potential Government Shutdown This Weekend

United States Government

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Crowell & Moring LLP

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

The Indo-Pacific's Position In US Defense Priorities

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered? Don't Wonder About Taxes Under New Postal Service Rules

United States Tax

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Nossaman LLP

The X Factor In Mediation Success: Why A Consistent Client Experience (CX) Fosters Trust

United States Litigation

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JAMS

The Trump Gold Card And Proposed Trump Platinum Card: Legal, Practical, Tax, And Economic Considerations For High-Net-Worth Immigrants

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Congress Proposes Major Overhaul Of WARN: What Employers Need To Know About The Fair Warning Act

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 265

United States Healthcare

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Software De-Simplified: Trump Administration Rescinds Standardized Secure Software Development Attestation Requirements

On January 23, 2026, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell T. Vought issued OMB Memorandum M-26-05 (Memo).

United States Technology

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Akin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update | January 26, 2026

Over the past couple of weeks, Congress moved a number of key space-related spending bills, and signaled support for the Pentagon's acquisition reform agenda (albeit with a few congressionally mandated guardrails).

Worldwide Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

DOW Announces Review Of All Small Business Set-Aside Contracts Over $20 Million

U.S. Department of War (DOW) Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that line-by-line reviews will be conducted for all DOW 8(a) sole-source contracts of more than $20 million...

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

Executive Order 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' Targets Moon Return, Space Security, And Commercial-First Procurement

Executive Order 14369 (the EO) calls for America's return to the moon by 2028 and initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, with a commercial pathway to replace the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.

United States Government

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Continuance Of The Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Turbulence Ahead: Tariff And Trade Policy Shifts Are Expected Amid Looming Supreme Court Decision

United States International

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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter | January 23, 2026

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

The Newly Established Board Of Peace: Will It Work On The Ground?

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

CMMC Affirmation Trap: FCA Exposure For Defense Contractors And Acquirers

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

FY26 NDAA: What Government Contractors Need To Know

United States Government

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

The New Sheriff Is In Town – AMLA Officially Received Supervisory Powers From EBA

United States Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

FinCEN Issues Final Rule To Postpone Effective Date Of Investment Adviser Rule To 2028

United States Finance

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Defense Contractors Face Ban On Stock Buybacks And Dividends

United States Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2025

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

The New Sheriff Is In Town – AMLA Officially Received Supervisory Powers From EBA

As of 1 January 2026, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has taken over the AML/CFT-related powers and mandates from the European Banking Authority (EBA) (see also AMLA's press release).

United States Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

FinCEN Issues Final Rule To Postpone Effective Date Of Investment Adviser Rule To 2028

Welcome to Goodwin's Financial Services News Roundup. Our newsletter highlights important legal, regulatory, and business developments related to financial services and banking.

United States Finance

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Defense Contractors Face Ban On Stock Buybacks And Dividends

On January 7, 2026, the White House issued a sweeping new executive order (EO) titled "Prioritizing the Warfighter In Defense Contracting."

United States Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2025

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.

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

FinCEN Imposes $3.5 Million Civil Penalty Against Paxful For BSA Violations

United States Government

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Asset-Level Eligibility Series: Delivery Of Promissory Notes

This Legal Update explores why, in order for an underlying loan to be included in a warehouse facility's borrowing base, its original promissory note (if any) must be delivered to the collateral agent or custodian.

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

Tariffs Cause Tension

In 2025, tariffs, geopolitics and national security considerations moved from the periphery to the centre of the global M&A landscape – particularly in light of the US administration's declared economic security priorities...

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FCC Updates Covered List Based On DoW National Security Determination

After banning all new foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components in a December 2025 Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

United States Government

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Executive Order Requires Chinese-Controlled Firm's Divestment Of EMCORE Corporation's Digital Chips Business

On January 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based photonics company, to divest its ownership of EMCORE Corporation's...

United States Government

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Arnold & Porter

Akin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update | January 12, 2026

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FARA Enforcement In 2025: From The Bondi Memo And NSPM-7 To Case Resolutions And Quieter Administrative Developments

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

The US And EU Approaches To Critical Minerals And Its Implications For Industry Participants

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating The U.S. "Dual-Track" Venezuela Sanctions Policy Post-Maduro

United States International

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Baker Botts LLP

FCC Issues Exemptions, Clarifications For Sweeping Prohibition Of Foreign-Made Drones

United States Media & IT

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Wiley Rein

President Trump Issues Executive Order Limiting Stock Buybacks And Dividends For Defense Contractors

United States Government

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K&L Gates LLP

Export Control Exemptions Facilitate US Defense And Sensitive Technology Trade With Australia And The UK

Worldwide International

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Perkins Coie LLP

2026 NDAA Updates To Outbound Investment Rule

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

New Executive Order Bars "Underperforming" Defense Contractors From Stock Buybacks And Shareholder Dividends—What Contractors Need To Know Now

United States Government

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed At Limiting Stock Buy Backs And Executive Compensation By Certain Defense Contractors

United States Government

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Wiley Rein

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter | January 9, 2026

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

DoD Audit Flags Weaknesses In Cybersecurity Certification Vetting, Heightening Compliance Risks

United States Government

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Wiley Rein

Defense Contractors Face Increased Enforcement Risk And New Restrictions Of Buybacks, Distributions, And Executive Compensation

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Deep-Seated Grievances Resurface In East Asia

Worldwide Government

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Steptoe LLP

Updates To NIST Cybersecurity Guidance Show Continued Focus On Cloud Services

United States Technology

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Wiley Rein

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Winston & Strawn LLP

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Foley & Lardner

AI In Aerospace And Defense (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

The Downlow On Debriefings (Video)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

An Introduction To The U.S. Antiboycott Laws - An Issue Of Increasing Importance At A Time Of Unrest In The Middle East (Video)

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

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