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Data Security and National Security: Are You the Weak Link?

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International cybercrime is not new.  As a business owner in today's interconnected economy, you know all about the need to protect your technology, financial accounts, business operations, and customer data from digital...more

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Life Science Update | August 2025

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The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S. patent maintenance fee structure from the existing three fixed flat fees to an annual, value‑based “tax” model where patent holders would pay 1%–5% of the estimated...more

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Counter UAS Summit Addresses the Intersection of Technological Advancement in the C-UAS Space and the Complex Legal and Policy...

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In mid-August, military, government, and industry leaders gathered in Arlington for the 2025 Counter UAS Summit presented by the Institute for Defense & Government Advancement. ...more

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AI Legal Watch: September 2

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Recently, the United States released America’s AI Action Plan. Shortly after, at the 2025 World AI Conference, the Chinese government released its own AI Action Plan. While there are significant overlaps between the two plans...more

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Chancery Specifically Enforces “Hell or High Water” Provision To Close Merger

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Desktop Metal, Inc. v. Nano Dimension LTD. And Nano US I, Inc., C.A. No. 2024-1303-KSJM (Del. Ch. Mar. 24, 2025) - Merger agreements often include “reasonable-best-efforts” clauses, requiring one or more of the parties to...more

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UK FDI: Key Takeaways from the Government's 2024/25 Annual Report and Plans for Reform

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The fourth Annual Report on the UK's National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the "NSIA"), covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025 has been released. The Report provides some valuable insights into the review...more

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Overview of the UAE’s Export Control Regime (UPDATE)

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This LawFlash provides an updated overview of the UAE’s export control regime as domestic defence-industrial manufacturing capabilities continue to mature and the UAE pursues new defence export opportunities....more

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DOD Issues Final Rule Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Certain Consulting Contracts

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WHAT: The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to prohibit contracting officers from awarding contracts assigned certain North American...more

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New U.S. Export Controls on Large UUVs to Impact Natural Resource and Subsea Infrastructure Operations

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On August 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of State amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to classify certain large, autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) as defense articles. This change will...more

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GENIUS Act Under the Microscope: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Regulatory Milestones

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As digital assets continue to reshape the financial landscape, regulatory clarity around stablecoins is increasingly vital. The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump in July, establishes the first-ever federal...more

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CFIUS 2024 Annual Report: Compliance, Enforcement, and Non‑Notified Transactions – What Dealmakers Need to Know

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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) recently released the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for calendar year 2024. Key trends include an increase in formal inquiries into...more

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UK Blocks Transfer of Graphene Assets on National Security Grounds

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On 20 August, the UK government issued a Final Order under Section 26 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) blocking a proposed joint venture between Versarien plc (Versarien) and Anhui Boundary Innovative...more

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Navigating the DOJ's Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Data Transactions: Data Security Program Insights and Compliance

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On Feb. 28, 2024, President Biden issued Executive Order 14117, titled “Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” This executive order...more

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European Defence Bonds – Can Capital Markets Fund Europe’s Security?

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The European Commission unveiled new measures to help Member States ramp up defence spending by 2030 among mounting concerns about Europe's security. The proposals reflect a renewed push to coordinate spending and provide...more

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White House and DoD Unleash New Directives on Drones

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The White House and Department of Defense (DoD) have announced a series of new directives that will significantly impact the burgeoning domestic drone industry. This initiative, titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,”...more

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Observations on the 2024 CFIUS Annual Report

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the US foreign direct investment regulator, issues a report each year to the US Congress, detailing CFIUS’s reviews and investigations of foreign acquisitions...more

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Huge Export Penalty for U.S. Technology Company

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On July 28, various arms of the U.S. government announced concurrent export enforcement resolutions involving Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Cadence), a California-based software and technology firm. Cadence will pay over $140...more

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Navigating Foreign Direct Investment Regulation: Defence

Defence, and the related military and dual-use sectors, encompasses activities supporting defensive and national security capabilities. While some of these activities may be defence-specific, others have applications in both...more

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Avoid the October Surprise: What You Need to Know About DOJ’s New Data Security Program

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The Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Data Security Program (“the Program”, 28 C.F.R. Part 202) went into effect on April 8 with a 90-day period of limited enforcement. With DOJ now expecting full compliance, with additional...more

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FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: PADFA Enforcement—What Companies Need to Know

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As part of our series to provide practical insights into emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement, we are taking a deep dive into the Protecting Americans’...more

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Vietnam enacts landmark law on personal data protection: stable standing with stricter compliance

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Vietnam's data privacy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the recent enactment of the Law on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law), effective from 1 January 2026. This new law marks a pivotal step in...more

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Bipartisan AI Bill Reintroduced; Senate Challenges China Chip Reversal — AI: The Washington Report

On July 30, Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill was reintroduced to “establish regulatory guardrails at financial regulatory agencies for regulated entities to test AI projects.”...more

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FAR Revisions for Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act

The FAR Council is undertaking a systematic approach to revising the FARs. On July 31, 2025, it released its revisions to FAR Part 50 – Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the safety act. ...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: July 2025

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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....more

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AI Legal Watch: July 31

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As reported, on July 23, 2025, the White House released "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan," a strategy designed to secure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. This plan, which includes over 90 federal...more

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