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Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees

The Order decrees the organization and guidance for development, decision-making, implementation, and monitoring for national security policy. The Order also identifies committee make-ups, responsibilities, processes, and...more

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Cozen Currents: Disruption is a Process

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“President Trump is seen above all else as a disruptor hell-bent on upsetting the established ways of governing. However, even disruption itself has to follow a process in Washington.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor...more

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Defense Contractors Likely Target of Increased Scrutiny Under New Administration

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Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth testified during his confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, that if confirmed*, he intends to use audits to identify potential waste and abuse in defense spending, explaining that...more

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Biden’s Final Cybersecurity Order Proposes Significant Changes, All to Be Implemented by the Incoming Administration

Citing the threats posed by foreign adversaries and criminal organizations, and seeking enhanced accountability for companies that provide software and cloud services to the federal government, the Biden administration has...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

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On January 14, 2025, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. The EO, among other things, directs the Secretary of Defense and the...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 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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Proposed rule on federal contractor salary information requests, comp information on job postings is withdrawn

On January 8th, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council withdrew a proposed rule that would have (1) prohibited federal government contractors and subcontractors from requesting or using compensation history in the hiring...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | December 20, 2024 #2

Good Afternoon! NORAD may not have fired up the Santa Tracker just yet, but the first two weeks of December have been chock full of presents for the space industry, with the FAA digging into licensing reform, NASA deciding...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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Defense Prepares for Changes Under Trump Administration

With an impending Republican leadership trifecta under President-elect Donald Trump, the GOP will be the primary drivers of defense policy and spending until at least fiscal year 2027 (FY27). This is projected to result in a...more

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AI News Roundup – U.S. announces further Chinese AI chip restrictions, Google’s AI weather prediction model, Trump names AI czar,...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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Podcast - Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector, Part 2

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In the second part of "Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector," hosts Misha Lehrer, Dan Sennott, and Simon Coon discuss the anticipated changes in U.S. defense policy...more

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Trump 2.0: What Happens to Federal Funding?

Pillsbury’s recent alert on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” an autonomous organization created by President-elect Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk, identified several steps for industries...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 #3

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Trump 2.0: Implications for Federal Spending and the Workforce - The election of former President Trump has the potential to significantly change the federal procurement landscape. As with his first term, President-elect...more

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AI Post-Election – Initial Government Insights

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As of the end of last week, the Republican party had secured control of the White House and both Chambers of Congress, paving the way for significant government change. As the Trump administration sets out its priorities,...more

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Trump 2.0: Implications for Federal Spending and the Workforce

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The election of former President Trump has the potential to significantly change the federal procurement landscape. As with his first term, President-elect Trump will prioritize government efficiency, including plans to...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 #2

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Corporate Transparency Act, Part 3: Filing Extensions for Businesses Affected by 2024 Hurricanes - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a significant relief measure under the Corporate Transparency...more

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Introducing Wiley’s Trump Administration Resource Center & Guide – Your Essential Tools for 2025

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As President-Elect Trump’s second Administration begins in January 2025, businesses face a critical juncture with potential shifts in regulatory focus across industries and sectors including artificial intelligence,...more

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How a Trump Presidency Could Impact Government Contracting

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With former President Donald Trump winning election to be the 47th president of the United States, Americans should expect sweeping policy and regulatory changes, including in the federal procurement space. Based on Trump's...more

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Chasing The Far: DOD’s Buy American Act Final Rule

Recently, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule that immediately implements President Trump’s Executive Order (E.O.) 13881 to maximize the government’s procurement of American-made goods, products, and materials...more

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DOD Proposes to Amend DFARS to Implement Trump-Era Buy American Act Executive Order

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The Department of Defense (DOD) issued a proposed rule on August 30, 2021, that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to align the Buy American Act (BAA) domestic content requirements in...more

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Biden Administration Revises and Expands Restrictions on U.S. Person Investment in Chinese Companies and Releases New List of...

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The Biden Administration last week substantially modified restrictions on U.S. person investments in certain Chinese companies, focusing those new restrictions particularly on entities with ties to the Chinese defense or...more

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U.S. Removes Xiaomi from List of Banned Chinese Companies

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The U.S. government officially removed Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. from its blacklist, ending the Trump-era ban prohibiting Americans from investing in the company. In their joint filing in the U.S. District Court...more

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DoD Requests Comments On Supply Chain Risks For Strategic And Critical Materials

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The Department of Defense (“DoD”) requested industry comments by April 28, 2021 to assist with the DoD’s forthcoming report identifying risks and policy recommendations regarding the supply chain for strategic and critical...more

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U.S. Court Blocks Trump-Era Trading Ban on Xiaomi Stock - 美国法院阻止特朗普对美国人投资小米的禁令

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently ruled that certain securities trading restrictions will be prevented from going into effect with respect to Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi”) under Section 1237 of the...more

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