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Interstellar Insights - December 2024

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Lieutenant General Philip Garrant, who leads the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command, has reported that military satellite programs are facing disruptions due to supply chain challenges. While these issues were initially...more

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Team Effort to Advance National Security

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'Tis the season for partnerships and collaborations to advance national security, including some recent, significant announcements. Take a look at the teamwork below...more

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Congress Passes Defense Bill with AI Provisions — AI: The Washington Report

On December 18, Congress passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a number of AI provisions. The NDAA is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. The NDAA includes the first –...more

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DOJ and CFPB Remind Institutions of Rate Protections for Servicemembers

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The Servicemember Civil Relief Act limits the amount of interest that may be charged on certain financial obligations that were incurred before military service began to no more than 6% percent per year, including most fees...more

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DOJ and CFPB Issue Joint Letter Reminding Financial Institutions of the SCRA Interest Rate Protections for Servicemembers

On December 5, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a joint letter directed at financial service providers to reinforce the importance of interest rate protections...more

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DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements go into effect

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On December 16, 2024, the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will go into effect. CMMC 2.0 aims to improve cybersecurity standards within the defense...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: November 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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Lawmakers Advance AI Provisions in Must-Pass Defense Bill

On December 7, 2024, House and Senate Armed Services committee leaders unveiled legislative text (H.R. 5009) and a joint explanatory statement for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 must-pass defense authorization bill, which contains...more

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Benefits and USERRA | Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

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This wonderful nation – and the working economies it affords – will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. That philosophy is advanced in the workplace through the statutory and regulatory...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of December 9: Defense Spending Takes Center Stage

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Both the House and Senate will be in session for another two weeks, continuing to work on a long to-do list before the adjournment of the 118th Congress. Over the weekend, an agreement was reached on the annual defense...more

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New Topics in Pre-Release for DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program

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One hundred thirty interesting new topics and themes were included in the December 2024 prerelease for the DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). The DoD SBIR program enables small businesses to develop and...more

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The CMMC 2.0 Program Has Arrived!

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On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published a Final Rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Program....more

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USERRA Case Highlights Employer Defenses to Allegations of Anti-Military Bias

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In Porter v. Trans State Holdings, Inc., No. 1:23-CV-00263 (D. Colo. Nov. 7, 2024), a federal district court dismissed a Naval Reserve pilot’s Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) lawsuit...more

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A Landmark Victory for Disabled Homeless Veterans: Q&A with the Trial Team

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After a 16-day bench trial, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must honor its commitment to provide housing and healthcare to veterans on the West Los Angeles VA Grounds....more

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Interstellar Insights - November 2024

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FAA to update launch regulations. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it is creating a committee to review and update its Part 450 launch and reentry licensing rule. Part 450 was implemented in...more

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Comment Period Extended for Proposed and Interim Space-Related Export Control Rules

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The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Oct. 23, 2024, published a set of three rules concerning space-related...more

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VA proposes changes to loan reporting and guaranty loss rules

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently proposed rules to modify the requirements for the reporting of VA guaranteed mortgage loans, and the rules regarding when the VA would assert a defense for a partial or...more

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Pawnshop chain cannot use ‘bona-fide error defense’ in MLA suit filed by CFPB

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FirstCash, a national pawnshop chain, cannot use the “bona-fide error defense” in its defense of a Military Lending Act (MLA) suit filed by the CFPB against the company, a federal judge has ruled in a case of first...more

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Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen website to allow consumers to request refunds

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A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and to again notify consumers that they may submit their claims for refunds from the jewelry company....more

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DARPA Extends Submission Deadline for RFI

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Important opportunity for investors in the defense innovation and dual-use technology sectors!  The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) that could be a perfect fit...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - November 15, 2024 #2

Good Afternoon! After the Republicans’ sweeping victory in last week’s election, the space community waits for guidance from the incoming Administration. Meanwhile, Congress enters the lame duck session with a slate of...more

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Out of This World: Space Logistics Present New Govt. Contracting Opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is turning to commercial space companies to solve logistical challenges, prioritizing reentry technology and point-to-point space cargo delivery....more

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The DoD’s CMMC Rule Is Out: What Comes Next?

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On October 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program that not only finalizes the long-anticipated CMMC Rule but also foreshadows what...more

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Contractors Oppose the “Right to Repair” Mandate Proposed Under NDAA 2025

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2025 includes a mandate that contractors furnish information and documentation to enable the military to modify and repair equipment and systems. Not surprisingly, industry is...more

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10 Reasons to Hire Veterans

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Veterans Day is an ideal time to recognize the value and contributions veterans bring to the workforce. Veterans possess a wide range of skills, disciplines, and perspectives that can benefit any organization and industry. ...more

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