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Following our earlier note on 8 July, Saudi Arabia has now published the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis (the New Law). It will come into force in January 2026 and will repeal the earlier Law on Real Estate...more
On May 27, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened two rulemaking proceedings aimed at foreign involvement in U.S. communications networks, particularly by countries identified as foreign adversaries, such as China...more
Section 847 is widely regarded as a seismic shift that will result in a jump from 2,000 to 41,000 cases being processed annually! In anticipation of this, DCSA has been scaling up their resources and personnel. ACI’s 8th...more
Texas joins the patchwork of states enacting legislation restricting foreign investment in real property with the enactment of the 2025 Texas Senate Bill No. 17, highlighting the growing state interest in national security....more
Manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service within the scope of FCC Rule 20.19 are required to file information annually regarding their compliance with the...more
On 8 July 2025, the Saudi Cabinet approved a new real estate law (the “New Law”) that will significantly expand the ability of foreign individuals and entities to own property in the Kingdom....more
In the 22nd episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Marina O'Brien is joined by Washington, D.C., International Trade attorney Andrew McAllister to help break down the Defense Counterintelligence...more
Senate Bill No. 17 becomes law on September 1, 2025. On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill No. 17 to prohibit the purchase or acquisition of interests in real property by individuals domiciled in and...more
On Monday, June 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice announcing comment and reply comment deadlines for the Identifying Foreign Adversary Ownership Stakes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more
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
The Texas Legislature was active this Session in proposing and passing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Before this session, Texas did not have state-level restrictions on...more
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) published a press release on May 9, 2025, announcing an updated Standard Form 328 (SF-328), Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interest. The updated form was approved...more
Applicable Limitations on Tax Credits under Sections 48E, 45Y, and 45X: The below summary describes provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that were passed by the House and are currently under consideration in the...more
The Federal Communications Commission has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing expansive new certification and disclosure requirements regarding foreign adversary ownership or control. The proposed...more
In the increasingly global world of online business, it’s not unusual for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and consultants to seek a business structure that supports international operations, offers stable banking options, and...more
On May 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require entities holding FCC licenses, authorizations and approvals...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its May Open Meeting on Thursday, May 22, during which it voted to adopt three items: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require holders of certain...more
In this episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Marina O'Brien talks with Robert A. Friedman, co-head of Holland & Knight's International Trade practice and a leader of the firm's National...more
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took three separate actions to control foreign influence over US communications products and services. These decisions fit within the FCC’s broader efforts to safeguard...more
On May 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Foreign Adversary NPRM or NPRM) that seeks to promote U.S. national security by providing “a new and...more
The Texas legislature has been active recently in proposing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Texas does not currently have state-level restrictions on foreign ownership of...more
Section 847, which will expand foreign ownership, control or influence requirements to non-classified contracts, is on track for implementation in 2026. Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020...more
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announced the approval of updates made to the Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests, or Standard Form (SF) 328, on May 7, 2025. This revised form requires more...more
On April 29, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to formalize the Commission’s practices and review processes for reviewing foreign...more
On April 29, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to codify a number of definitions and concepts underlying the foreign ownership rules and process in...more