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A Look At Anticipated ITAR Rulemaking Developments For 2025

Jan 10, 2025 | mondaq.com | Christopher Stagg |Robert Friedman |Caroline Howard |Jacob Marco

Following the most significant rulemaking activity since 2016,the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense TradeControls (DDTC) plans another year of substantial InternationalTraffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rulemaking in 2025. DDTC's rulemaking plans include considerable attention onthe U.S. Munitions List (USML), as Congress now mandates the listis reviewed every three years.
A Look At Anticipated ITAR Rulemaking Developments For 2025

Jan 10, 2025 | mondaq.com | Christopher Stagg |Robert Friedman |Caroline Howard |Jacob Marco

Following the most significant rulemaking activity since 2016,the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense TradeControls (DDTC) plans another year of substantial InternationalTraffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rulemaking in 2025. DDTC's rulemaking plans include considerable attention onthe U.S. Munitions List (USML), as Congress now mandates the listis reviewed every three years.
New Export Control Rules Present Key Regulatory Changes For Space-Related Items, Activities

Nov 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Robert Friedman |Andrew McAllister |Molly B. O'Casey |Caroline Howard

On Oct. 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a series of updates to space-related export controls, aligning the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) with current industry needs and national security objectives.
Increase In Tax Audits Of Use Of Private Aircraft, A/k/a "Corporate Jets"

Nov 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Richard Corn |Robert Friedman |Mitchell M Gaswirth |Martin Hamilton

The IRS has announced a new audit campaign targeted at the use of private aircraft, a/k/a "corporate jets". This has been an intensifying area of focus by the IRS over the last few years as a result of recently-increased tax benefits for private aircraft. Clients who use airplanes for business and have taken advantage of these tax benefits should be prepared for additional scrutiny of their tax returns.
How Harvard Divinity Teaches Hate

Sep 23, 2024 | thefp.com | Robert Friedman

At the age of 63, when I enrolled as a master’s degree student at Harvard Divinity School in the fall of 2022, I anticipated two years to contemplate the great works of the past and engage in stimulating discussions with brilliant teachers and students. That, I accomplished. What I didn’t expect was that the school would also provide a chilling education in the contemporary antisemitism that’s on its way to overtaking higher education.
California FTB Releases Updated Proposed Regulations on Market-Based Sourcing Rules – Implications for Asset Managers

Sep 20, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Robert Friedman

On September 13, 2024, California’s Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) released updated proposed regulations (“Draft Regulations”), which would amend the rules regarding market-based sourcing for sales other than sales of tangible personal property. These proposed rules would have a significant effect on professional service providers, including asset managers.
Poet teaches the art of healing

Sep 18, 2024 | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Robert Friedman

Vanita Leatherwood, an award-winning poet and teaching artist who works at HopeWorks Howard County, offers transformative workshops, some tailored especially for older adults.
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to Apply Market-Based Sourcing Rules to Nonresident Directors of California Based Corporations

Sep 11, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Robert Friedman

On Monday, September 9, 2024, the California FTB approved proposed amendments to California’s personal income tax code. This proposed rule would impose California income tax on non-resident/non-employee corporate directors receiving fees for services performed outside of California if the corporation has a commercial domicile in California (presumably because the corporation “receives the benefit of those services” in California).
Foreign Threat Actors Pose Novel Risks To US Tech Cos.

Aug 26, 2024 | law360.com | Robert Friedman |Jacob Marco

By Robert Friedman and Jacob Marco (August 26, 2024, 5:20 PM EDT) -- In July, several U.S. intelligence agencies issued a joint bulletin warning emerging technology companies and the U.S. venture capital community about risks to their business from foreign threat actors.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Uncovering SF 328 And Its Key Takeaways For Foreign Ownership (Podcast)

May 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Robert Friedman |Molly B. O'Casey

Tune in for an in-depth exploration of SF-328 and its far-reaching implications for foreign ownership, control and influence (FOCI) within organizations in the fifth episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances." In our latest episode, host Molly O'Casey delves into the intricacies of the SF-328, a critical 10-question survey that serves as a linchpin in the field of FOCI mitigation.