On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on an investigation into the national security impacts of imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and...more
7/21/2025
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The public comment period is now open for two Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proceedings proposing new rules related to foreign ownership of FCC authorization holders. Both proceedings are part of the...more
6/26/2025
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed adding certain connected vehicle technologies to its list of equipment and services covered By Section 2 of the Secure Networks Act – an unprecedented step that, if...more
6/16/2025
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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more
6/5/2025
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On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential memorandum entitled Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (Freeze Order). This action is unsurprising, as previous Presidents have consistently issued similar memoranda at...more
1/27/2025
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On January 14, 2025, the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published its Final Rule (Final Rule or the Rule) on “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain:...more
1/17/2025
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Concerns regarding how connected vehicles use and provide access to consumer and automotive data were top of mind across the federal government this week, spurring multiple developments including two new rulemaking...more
3/4/2024
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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it has added Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), drone manufacturer DJI, and dozens of other companies...more