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Jan 2, 2025 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Daniel Waltz |Clark K. Ervin
On January 2, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published in the Federal Register proposed amendments to the DOJ regulations that implement the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. §§ 611 et. seq. (FARA). The DOJ will accept comments on the proposed amendments until March 3, 2025. The FARA Unit published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in late 2021 soliciting comments on what the FARA Unitshould or should not do in amending the FARA regulations.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Stephen C. Piepgrass |Daniel Waltz
[co-author: Nick Gouverneur]The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative shift in how consumers interact with technology, integrating physical devices with sophisticated services to create interconnected ecosystems. As the adoption of IoT devices skyrockets, with projections estimating 75 billion connected devices by 2025, the legal landscape surrounding these hybrid transactions — comprising goods, software, and services — remains unsettled.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Hilary Cairnie |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Daniel Waltz
[co-author: Nick Gouverneur]IntroductionThe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2025 includes a mandate that contractors furnish information and documentation to enable the military to modify and repair equipment and systems. Not surprisingly, industry is pushing back on that mandate.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | George N. Grammas |Ju Zhu |Robert Maclean |Daniel Waltz
After nearly four years and several roundof drafts, China finally published the finalregulations on the Export Control of DualuseItems (ECR), which will take effect fromDecember 1, 2024. The ECR is the firstcomprehensive regulation to implement theChina Export Control Law that took effect onDecember 1, 2020.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Ashley Taylor |Clayton S. Friedman |David Dove |Judith Jagdmann |Timothy McHugh |Stephen C. Piepgrass | +11 more
In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the critical role AGs play in addressing key issues across various sectors, from environmental regulations and consumer protection to health care and privacy.
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Jun 30, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Paul C. Besozzi |Robert Stup |George N. Grammas |Daniel Waltz |Karen R. Harbaugh
On June 20, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (Commerce) announced the issuance of the first Final Determination (Determination) under Executive Order 13873 – Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain. The Determination, which was published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2024, imposes a prohibition on transactions by Russian-affiliated Kaspersky Lab Inc.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Dascher Pasco |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Daniel Waltz
A gambling compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which allows for sports betting off tribal lands, will remain in place after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition for review filed by Florida casino operators. This decision will have a significant impact on states’ authority to regulate gambling, especially gambling facilitated by Indian Tribes, moving forward.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
lexology.com | José Viñals |Jeremy P. Paner |Daniel Waltz |Diego Pascual |Tigran Piruzyan |María Pitarch | +1 more
On 18 October 2023, the US implemented a temporary suspension of specific sanctions against Venezuela in response to the signing of an electoral roadmap agreement between Venezuela's unitary platform and representatives of President Maduro. Notably, this suspension included the issuance of General License 44, which broadly permitted transactions related to oil and gas sector operations in Venezuela until 18 April 2024.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Daniel Waltz |D. Michael Kaye |Michael Wray |Ekaterina Long
In coordination with the Price Cap Coalition, OFAC issued a
revised Guidance on Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for
Russia's Crude Oil and Petroleum Products (Price Cap Guidance)
on December 20, 2023. The Price Cap Guidance builds on an a
Coalition Advisory for the Maritime Oil Industry and Related
Sectors issued by the Price Cap Coalition on October 12, 2023.
OFAC expects the US service providers to comply with this
guidance by February 19, 2024.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Ashley Taylor |Michael Yaghi |Clayton S. Friedman |Judith Jagdmann |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Christopher Carlson | +10 more
2023 State AG Year in Reviewtroutman.com 2023 State AG Year in ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Troutman Pepper State AG Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 A Look Back at the 2023 State AG Elections and a Look Ahead to 2024 . . . . . . . . . . 06 Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Consumer Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pharmaceuticals + Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
