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FDA finalizes RRA manufacturing inspection guidance as US focuses on supply chain security

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued final guidance entitled “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments,” which explains the agency's plans to continue utilizing its records request authority and virtual...more

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"One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Passes, Restoring FCC Auction Authority and Establishing Spectrum Pipeline

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) general authority to conduct spectrum auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023, leaving a core pillar of agency responsibility subject to ad-hoc, band-specific authorizations as...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

NSCEB Seeks Input to Modernize Biotechnology Product Regulation

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on July 1, 2025, that it is gathering input to modernize U.S. biotechnology product regulation and create simpler, faster, science-based pathways to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more

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ATF Allows Importation of Dual-Use Firearm Barrels, Irrespective of Previous Status or Configuration

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued Ruling 2025-1, which loosens ATF’s policy with respect to the importation of firearm barrels. Specifically, the agency will now allow the importation of...more

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Dual Drone EOs: A Boost to the Domestic Drone and Counter-Drone Industries

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On June 6, President Trump signed two executive orders (EOs) with the stated purpose of supporting the domestic drone industry, while also protecting against the threats posed by the misuse and malicious use of drones....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Four Executive Orders Aim To Promote Nuclear Energy

On May 23, 2025, President Trump issued four executive orders (EOs) as part of the administration’s effort to quadruple U.S. nuclear generating capacity by 2050, promote deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, build out...more

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U.S. Treasury Department Announces Intent to Launch Fast Track Program to Streamline CFIUS Reviews for Certain Foreign Investors

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On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its intent to launch a Fast Track Pilot Program designed to streamline the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") review process for certain...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

DOJ’s Increasing Role in the Enforcement of U.S. Trade Laws

Multiple federal agencies are charged with enforcing U.S. international trade and national security laws. These agencies include the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Department of State...more

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Monitoring Against Whistleblower Retaliation

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Saves Lives, Prevents Major Crimes, and Accelerates Voluntary Self - Disclosures The U.S. Department of Justice (“DoJ”) recently spotlighted its Whistleblower Awards Program and Voluntary Self Disclosure (“VSDs”)...more

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What’s in a Name? Canadian Government Focused on Putting Out National Security Fires

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When is a name change more than a name change? When the change is a reflection of shifting government priorities and an enhanced focus on national security scrutiny of inbound foreign investment in Canada....more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

LLC Members — Prepare to Identify Yourselves

The Corporate Transparency Act (31 USC §5336) goes into effect January 1, 2024. Under the Act, most LLCs (and other entities) will need to supply basic personal identification data regarding their “beneficial owners” to...more

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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States - Key Questions Answered On CFIUS

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What is CFIUS? CFIUS stands for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. It is a US federal interagency group with authority to review foreign investments in US businesses and certain real estate...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The Endless Frontier Act: Shifting the Focus from Defense to Offense

For the past few years, the main mechanism used by the U.S. against China in the U.S.-Chinese tech war has been Executive Orders limiting (or even banning) certain software and drones manufactured and/or owned by Chinese...more

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Highly impactful - UK National Security & Investment Bill introduces mandatory Government review of a wide range of transactions

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On 11 November, the UK Government introduced to Parliament the long-awaited National Security and Investment Bill. The Bill, which is expected to be enacted in Spring 2021, is a transformative event for investors in UK...more

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Government shutdown affects antitrust and CFIUS reviews of transactions

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After Congress failed to enact appropriations legislation, the United States federal government partially shut down beginning at midnight on 22 December 2018, impacting several departments, agencies, and interagency...more

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Preparing for the space innovations of today and tomorrow

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Innovative technologies are reshaping almost every industry, presenting new business cases and changing our daily lives. These technologies are hyper-connecting the world and offering new ways to interact. Many of these...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

O’Reilly Paints Team Telecom As an “Inextricable Black Hole” for Applicants, but Will His Call for Reform Fare Better?

On October 1, Chairman Wheeler announced that he has circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking among his fellow Commissioners that would seek comment on simplifying the FCC’s foreign ownership approval process for broadcast...more

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