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OFAC Amends Cuba Sanctions, Loosening Restrictions and Fully Implementing Biden Administration’s Cuba Policy

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On May 28, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced amendments to 31 C.F.R. Part 515, the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), expanding access to certain financial and...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Israel Innovation Authority: New Startup Fund “Boost for High-Tech”

The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is launching new startup funds as part of a stimulus package for the Israeli high-tech industry. Alongside investors from the private market, the IIA’s “Boost for High-Tech” funds will...more

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Israel Innovation Authority Funds Proof of Concept

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As part of its activities promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides budgets to technology entrepreneurship projects to encourage and support their various stages,...more

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U.S. Government Designates 31 Tech Hubs to Bolster Innovation and Economic Development

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Earlier this week, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the designation of 31 technology hubs. These hubs span 32 states and Puerto Rico, with the goal of driving...more

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5 Questions with Stuart Gilson: Creating Firm Value

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We interview Professor Stuart C. Gilson of the Harvard Business School to gain his insights on how firms create value. Professor Gilson is an expert on valuation, credit and financial statement analysis, and corporate...more

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Why Africa Matters: The Investment Case

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Population and economic growth: A burgeoning global market - Africa’s population is growing rapidly. Already numbering almost 1.5 billion, it is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 – around 25% of the world’s...more

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China Issues Policy to Further Boost Foreign Investment

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On Sunday August 13, 2023, the State Council released the Opinions to Further Optimize the Environment for Foreign Investment and Increase Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment (“Opinions”)....more

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Commerce and EDA Launch Regional Technology Hubs Program With $500 Million in Funding

The Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) have launched the application process for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program. The Tech Hubs Program is a regional...more

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Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program: EDA Announces Phase One

On May 12, 2023, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) released the long-awaited Phase One Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program. Authorized as part of the CHIPS...more

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What Semiconductor Companies Need to Know: CHIPS Act and Eligibility Requirements

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The CHIPS Act, or Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act, is a signature piece of legislation that was signed into law in the United States in August 2022 to provide funding in support of the...more

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Venezuela Update: December 15, 2021 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Venezuela Update: December 15, 2021

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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2021 Snapshot: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Israeli Economy

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The advent of COVID-19 has brought a challenge to the stability of the economy of every country in the world. Fortunately, and unlike the situation in many countries, Israel’s economy grew by 15.4% on an annualized basis in...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and Its Impact on Your Intellectual Property Portfolio

In March of 2021, China’s most important annual political meetings took place as thousands of delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC), the national legislature, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act Of 2020: An Overview Of The Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program

The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA), a seven-year, $14 billion package of incentive programs intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and...more

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American AI Initiative Year One Report Reinforces White House’s Commitment to AI American Leadership

On February 11, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O. 13859) launching the American Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative to increase U.S. prosperity, enhance national and economic security, accelerate...more

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State of the State 2020: Governor Cuomo's Ambitious Plans for New York

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In his 2020 State of the State Address on January 8, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a “robust agenda” that ranged from investing heavily to combat climate change by developing New York state’s Green Economy to creating a...more

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[Event] Tech – Exposed in a downturn? - November 11th, London, UK

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Tech has been transformed in the last decade. Does value invested in the cloud, big data and algorithms create new risks and opportunities if there is an economic downturn. If so, what should you do? During this session,...more

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Nevada Legislative Update - March 2019

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The second month of Nevada’s 80th Regular Session of the State Legislature began marred by scandal. First, Nevada’s Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson resigned amid federal charges of misappropriating campaign funds to...more

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Investing in Africa in 2019 – what you should know

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Africa is comprised of a range of distinct investment destinations, with a multitude of cultures, business practices, as well as political and economic circumstances. ...more

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Artificial Intelligence Initiatives Announced by Administration and Federal Agencies

Artificial Intelligence Alert, February 19, 2019  February 19, 2019 Last week, the Trump administration and federal agencies announced several initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to these...more

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Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: US M&A survey: Deal drivers and dilemmas

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We surveyed 200 executives on their views about the future of M&A and found that most remain optimistic about 2019 - On the one hand, the US economy has grown steadily, unemployment is down, interest rates remain low and...more

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More States Looking to Blockchain for Economic Development

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You can add Connecticut and Ohio to the list of states passing legislation focused on positioning their respective states favorably to attract businesses developing blockchain-based applications. On June 6, 2018,...more

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Wyoming and Vermont Look to Blockchain for Economic Development

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A small number of states see blockchain technology as a way to attract new businesses to their state to spur economic development. In March 2018, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead signed sweeping legislation that makes limited...more

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Delaware Seeks to Incentivize Start-Up Technology Companies to Headquarter in the First State

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The State of Delaware has long been an attractive home for businesses. A stable political system, accomplished judiciary and tested business laws combine for a business-friendly environment. Intending to build on this...more

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