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OMB Overhauls Federal Cyber Logging Requirements, Providing Clarity For Private Sector
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released new logging guidance for federal agencies that significantly revises retention requirements and introduces a flexible, risk-based framework. While binding only on government entities, this guidance establishes important benchmarks that private-sector organizations should evaluate against their own log retention and incident response strategies...
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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Government Contractor Pays $21.3 Million To Resolve Alleged Small Business Contracting Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice recently settled a $21.3 million case involving allegations that contractors fraudulently obtained federal contracts designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This settlement raises critical questions about when legitimate partnership arrangements cross the line into potential fraud, and what compliance measures contractors must implement to avoid violating federal small business contracting requirements.
United States Government
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Miller Shah
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Federal Court Vacates HHS And HUD Grant Conditions Tied To DEI And “Gender Ideology” Executive Orders
A federal district court has vacated new grant conditions imposed by HHS and HUD that required nonprofit grantees to comply with Executive Orders restricting "gender ideology" and DEI policies, finding the agencies failed to provide reasoned explanations or consider grantees' reliance interests. While the ruling removes these specific conditions for now, federal agencies continue pursuing antidiscrimination and DEI-related compliance through other mechanisms, creating ongoing False Claims Act risks for gran
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting For US Companies And Persons
The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule that fundamentally transforms the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting regime. This regulatory change exempts US companies and US persons from previously mandated reporting requirements, effectively ending a compliance framework that was set to impact millions of domestic entities.
United States Government
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Jones Walker
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OMB Overhauls Federal Cyber Logging Requirements, Providing Clarity For Private Sector
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released new logging guidance for federal agencies that significantly revises retention requirements and introduces a flexible, risk-based framework. While binding only on government entities, this guidance establishes important benchmarks that private-sector organizations should evaluate against their own log retention and incident response strategies...
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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Trump Administration Imposes Section 232 Tariffs On Drones And Their Parts
President Trump's August 13 Proclamation imposes tiered tariffs on imported drones and components, ranging from 10% to 100% depending on size, capabilities, and country of origin, while establishing an onshoring program to incentivize domestic manufacturing. The measures, stemming from a Section 232 national security investigation, create both compliance challenges and strategic opportunities for companies dependent on foreign-sourced uncrewed aircraft systems. With staggered effective dates and evolving re
Worldwide International
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Wiley Rein
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Federal Court Suspends State Department’s Immigrant Visa Ban Affecting 75 Countries
A federal court has struck down a Department of State policy that suspended immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries based on generalized public charge concerns. The ruling requires individualized assessment of visa applications rather than blanket nationality-based restrictions, potentially affecting thousands of pending immigrant visa cases.
Worldwide Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Federal Court Vacates HHS And HUD Grant Conditions Tied To DEI And “Gender Ideology” Executive Orders
A federal district court has vacated new grant conditions imposed by HHS and HUD that required nonprofit grantees to comply with Executive Orders restricting "gender ideology" and DEI policies, finding the agencies failed to provide reasoned explanations or consider grantees' reliance interests. While the ruling removes these specific conditions for now, federal agencies continue pursuing antidiscrimination and DEI-related compliance through other mechanisms, creating ongoing False Claims Act risks for gran
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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Office Of Space Commerce Launches Mission Authorization Pilot Program For Novel In-Space Activities
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Space Commerce has launched a pilot program for its Space Commerce Certification framework, offering commercial space companies an opportunity to participate in shaping future authorization processes for novel in-space activities. This voluntary, non-binding initiative allows selected U.S. entities to work directly with federal regulators to identify potential concerns and develop mitigation strategies, though participants must still comply with all existing FCC a
United States Government
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Inward/ Foreign Investment

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The New Pied-à-Terre Tax In New York City: What Domestic And Foreign Owners Need To Know
New York City has implemented a significant annual surcharge on high-value residential properties that don't serve as primary residences, affecting second-home owners, foreign investors, and luxury property holders. The tax, which took effect July 1, 2026, applies graduated rates based on property valuations and is expected to generate approximately $500 million annually. Property owners face tight deadlines to claim exemptions and must navigate complex documentation requirements to prove primary residence
United States Tax
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Annual Report Shows CFIUS Remains Busy In 2025 Despite Lapse Of Government Funding
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviewed 347 covered transactions in 2025, marking the first full year under the Trump Administration's America First Investment Policy. Despite facing the longest government shutdown in US history, CFIUS maintained active operations while launching a new Known Investor Pilot Program designed to fast-track investments from trusted jurisdictions while maintaining heightened scrutiny on China-linked transactions.
Worldwide Government
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Mayer Brown
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U.S. Expands Cuba Sanctions, Part 2: New Designations And Wind-Down Window Closing Fast For Guernsey-based CEIBA Investments
The Trump Administration has expanded U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba through new designations affecting energy, financial services, medical missions, and defense sectors. Most notably, the designation of Guernsey-based Ceiba Investments Limited marks a significant shift, reaching foreign investment firms and creating immediate compliance obligations for U.S. holders of Ceiba debt or equity, with a wind-down deadline of August 22, 2026.
United States Government
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Arnold & Porter
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Human Rights

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A New Day For Older Workers: Virginia’s Expanded Age Discrimination Protections
The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, now covering many employees previously left unprotected. The updates to the VHRA — including adjusted criteria for an employer to be subject to the law and an extended deadline to file a claim — is a game changer, especially for employees experiencing age discrimination. They now have less hoops to jump through to be able to seek justice. But what are the warning signs for age discrimination in the workplace?
United States Employment
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The Employment Law Group
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Title VI And School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter And New Investigations
The Department of Education has issued new guidance prohibiting schools from considering race in student discipline decisions, arguing that efforts to address racial disparities in disciplinary outcomes may violate Title VI. Two federal investigations have been launched against school districts, signaling an expansive interpretation of anti-discrimination law that could reshape how educational institutions approach equity considerations across all operations.
United States Consumer
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Foley Hoag LLP
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