Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published an interim final rule revising the entire regulations that govern its Vessel and Shipyard Financing Program, commonly known as the Title XI program. According to MARAD, the changes are intended to modernize the program, streamline requirements, and align the regulations with current federal financing practices.

The Justice Department has consolidated its tax, healthcare, and procurement fraud units under a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, equipped with a data-driven detection center that's transforming how fraud is identified. Government contractors face heightened scrutiny in three critical areas: cybersecurity attestations, Buy American compliance, and defective pricing, though a self-disclosure pathway remains available for those who act quickly.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched America's Great Corridors of Commerce, a voluntary initiative to accelerate utility deployment along existing transportation rights-of-way through public-private partnerships and federal support. Meanwhile, Congress is pursuing targeted legislation on broadband access and transmission planning, creating three parallel federal efforts that share a premise but diverge on mechanism—voluntary incentives versus regulatory mandates versus study-first ground

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States released its Annual Report for Calendar Year 2025, revealing significant shifts in filing patterns, declaration clearance rates, and mitigation agreement usage. With declaration filings reaching record highs but clearance rates dropping to historic lows, parties face new strategic considerations when navigating CFIUS review processes under the Trump Administration's America First Investment Policy.

Meet the legal professionals at Foley & Lardner LLP who specialize in serving clients across various practice areas. This directory provides direct contact information and professional profiles for attorneys Roberto Arena Reyes Retana, Marco Najera Martinez, Andres Alvarez Cordero, and Lilia Alvarez.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released its Annual Report to Congress, covering calendar year (CY) 2025 activity. The Report, a statutory requirement, provides annual statistics about CFIUS actions and processes as well as information on the Committee’s priorities. Although three lapses in appropriations caused CFIUS to toll deadlines for more than 120 days over the reporting period, the Committee generally proved able to clear transactions within historic averages, even in the face of increased caseloads.

This monthly update tracks the latest developments in Russia/Ukraine sanctions across US, EU, and UK jurisdictions, covering new designations, general license extensions, legislative proposals, and enforcement actions. The update also examines Russia's countermeasures, including shadow fleet expansion and legal restrictions on foreign investors, while highlighting international coordination efforts by Switzerland, Canada, and New Zealand.

European sanctions enforcement has reached a significant milestone with its 800th blog post, revealing dramatic shifts in penalty patterns and custodial sentences across the continent. Annual fines have climbed to €115.3 million in 2026 with nearly four months remaining, while jail terms have exceeded 175 years in just three years, signaling an unprecedented era of aggressive enforcement driven by EU harmonization directives.

Global sanctions enforcement intensifies as the US expands its economic pressure campaigns against Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela while the UK and EU strengthen their Russia sanctions frameworks. Meanwhile, China pushes back against US sanctions targeting its companies over alleged Iran ties, and a Dutch chipmaker faces asset freezes amid a complex ownership dispute involving Chinese courts.

Karen R. Harned, Director of Litigation and Legal Policy for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, discusses the federal challenge to Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law. The conversation explores NAW's mission, the Legal Policy Center's role, and the reasons behind the lawsuit against Oregon, culminating in Judge Michael H. Simon's August 27, 2026 ruling.

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Food and Drug Administration have formalized a framework for sharing non-public information through a new memorandum of understanding, creating established contact points and secure channels between the agencies. This development signals heightened scrutiny for FDA-regulated companies, as disclosures made to one agency may now be systematically shared with the other, fundamentally altering the enforcement landscape for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

The Eminent Domain Report provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of eminent domain law, condemnation proceedings, and property rights issues. This resource offers insights into legal developments, case law, and regulatory changes affecting property owners, government entities, and legal practitioners in the field of eminent domain.