Last week, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 5515 (NDAA). The Senate version contains several differences from the NDAA as passed by the House, and these discrepancies...more
There are several legislative proposals pending in Congress targeting trade and investment involving China. If enacted, the proposals would prevent Chinese entities from acquiring certain U.S. technologies, prohibit U.S....more
Recent reports suggest that the Administration may declare an emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to grant the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) authority to...more
“Dozens of Transactions Were Cleared” -
Contrary to popular belief, most China-U.S.deals are still getting done. Even the Trump Administration recognizes CFIUS should not close the door to investment from China. The...more
4/11/2018
/ CFIUS ,
China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Risk Assessment ,
Section 301 ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
USTR
President Trump issued a memorandum (“Memorandum”) directing his Administration to take several actions related to the investigation by the Office of U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) into China’s acts, policies, and...more
No, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has not put a halt to acquisitions of U.S. companies by China-based purchasers.
Three recently cleared transactions illustrate that CFIUS is not standing in the...more
2/13/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Hong Kong Stock Exchange ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Assessment ,
Subsidiaries ,
Trump Administration
On November 8, 2017, members of the U.S. House and Senate introduced companion legislation that would update the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (“CFIUS”) and the national security review process. The bill,...more
As President Trump visits China, U.S. is investigating a longstanding issue in bilateral relationship—technology transfer/intellectual property requirements—that has potential implications for trade.
U.S. business and...more
11/13/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Anti-Monopoly ,
Bilateral Agreements ,
China ,
Confidential Business Information (CBI) ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Exports ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Licensing Rules ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Section 301 ,
Semiconductors ,
Source Code ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Deficit ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
USTR ,
WTO
Recent public reports indicate Senate Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Senate Democratic Leader, has authored a letter to President Trump requesting the President order the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States...more
The expanding influx of foreign investments in U.S. real estate has drawn the attention of three key U.S. Senators amid national security concerns. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee;...more
As the Trump Administration continues to examine its trade relationship with China, legislators in Congress are looking to modernize the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process in order to...more
On November 16, 2016, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) issued its 2016 Annual Report to Congress, which included 20 recommendations on Congressional action to be used for assessing progress and...more
In This Book:
- Choice Of A Business Entity
- Introduction To Federal Securities Laws
- From Let’s Go Shopping To Closing: M&A Process In The United States
- Employment Considerations
-...more
10/16/2014
/ Business Formation ,
Choice of Entity ,
Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Foreign Investment ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Trade Agreements