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Federal Court Rejects Education Department Policy Limiting Jay Treaty Student Aid Access
A federal court in New York struck down a U.S. Department of Education policy requiring American Indian students born in Canada to obtain immigration documents before receiving federal student aid. The decision affirms that Jay Treaty students cannot be subjected to additional documentation requirements not authorized by Congress, marking a significant victory for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Indigenous students nationwide.
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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DOE And SBA Launch The SBIC-E Initiative To Expand Private Capital For Energy And Critical Technology Small Businesses
The U.S. Department of Energy and Small Business Administration have launched a groundbreaking partnership to direct private investment toward small businesses developing energy and critical technologies. This new initiative combines federal expertise with private capital to accelerate commercialization of innovations in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, and energy security. Fund managers and entrepreneurs in these strategic sectors now have access to expanded financing opp
United States Government
FH
Foley Hoag LLP
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Return Of The Bulk-Power Executive Order: Upcoming Restrictions On Foreign-Produced Bulk-Power System Electric Equipment Transactions
On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14420, “Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System,” which declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the National Emergencies Act (NEA), and authorizes the U.S.
United States Government
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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CFIUS In 2026: What The 2025 Annual Report Means For Transaction Planning
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its Annual Report to Congress for 2025, revealing critical data about the Committee's activities and their implications for cross-border transactions. The report provides essential insights for foreign investors and dealmakers navigating the complex landscape of U.S. business acquisitions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the current regulatory environment. Understanding these tre
United States Government
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Dechert
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CFIUS In 2026: What The 2025 Annual Report Means For Transaction Planning
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its Annual Report to Congress for 2025, revealing critical data about the Committee's activities and their implications for cross-border transactions. The report provides essential insights for foreign investors and dealmakers navigating the complex landscape of U.S. business acquisitions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the current regulatory environment. Understanding these tre
United States Government
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Dechert
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The Board Director’s Playbook: Acquisition Oversight
Studies show that 70-90% of corporate mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their stated goals, making governance discipline critical as deal activity accelerates. This framework guides directors through the fiduciary duties, key questions, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls they must navigate when overseeing a significant acquisition. From evaluating strategic rationale and synergies to managing conflicts of interest and ensuring adequate due diligence, directors who approach acquisitions w
United States Commercial
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Foley & Lardner
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Federal Court Rejects Education Department Policy Limiting Jay Treaty Student Aid Access
A federal court in New York struck down a U.S. Department of Education policy requiring American Indian students born in Canada to obtain immigration documents before receiving federal student aid. The decision affirms that Jay Treaty students cannot be subjected to additional documentation requirements not authorized by Congress, marking a significant victory for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Indigenous students nationwide.
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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Back To Status Quo: Eleventh Circuit Upholds FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Against Appointments Clause Challenge
The Eleventh Circuit has reversed a groundbreaking district court ruling that declared the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause. The appellate court determined that qui tam relators do not occupy a "continuing position" established by law, thereby avoiding classification as constitutional Officers. However, questions remain as the case returns to district court for consideration of separate constitutional challenges under the Vesting and Take Care Clauses.
United States Litigation
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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SEC And FDA Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Share Non-Public Information On FDA-Regulated Public Companies
The SEC and FDA have formalized an information-sharing agreement that fundamentally changes how life sciences companies must approach their public disclosures about FDA interactions. This memorandum of understanding creates a direct pathway for the SEC to access previously confidential FDA records, including meeting minutes and Complete Response Letters, to verify the accuracy of companies' public statements.
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WilmerHale
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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The FCC’s Next Move On Supply Chain Security: What Manufacturers Need To Know
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed sweeping changes to its equipment authorization program that would reorganize security restrictions around where devices are manufactured rather than who makes them. These new measures could fundamentally reshape how communications equipment—from smartphones to data center hardware—enters the U.S. market, with significant implications for manufacturers relying on foreign production.
United States Government
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Federal Court Rules Government’s Anthropic Supply Chain Designation Was Unlawful Retaliation: What Government Contractors Need To Know
This is the third installment in our coverage of the Anthropic/Department of War dispute. Our first alert addressed the Trump administration’s February 27 directives barring federal contractors from using Anthropic and its Claude platform, including Secretary Hegseth’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk to national security and the resulting requirement that all DoW contractors sever commercial ties with the company.
United States Government
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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DOE And SBA Launch The SBIC-E Initiative To Expand Private Capital For Energy And Critical Technology Small Businesses
The U.S. Department of Energy and Small Business Administration have launched a groundbreaking partnership to direct private investment toward small businesses developing energy and critical technologies. This new initiative combines federal expertise with private capital to accelerate commercialization of innovations in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, and energy security. Fund managers and entrepreneurs in these strategic sectors now have access to expanded financing opp
United States Government
FH
Foley Hoag LLP
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Return Of The Bulk-Power Executive Order: Upcoming Restrictions On Foreign-Produced Bulk-Power System Electric Equipment Transactions
On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14420, “Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System,” which declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the National Emergencies Act (NEA), and authorizes the U.S.
United States Government
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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