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Report: EU Member States okay’d more than 90% of screened FDI
Last week, the European Commission published its first annual report on the screening of foreign investments throughout the EU. The vast majority of transactions reviewed by Member States were approved without conditions. Details, the report, and more are inside.
Playing true/false with ex-Treasury official, plus five CFIUS filing tips
Last week, we reported that Bridget Reineking had joined Cooley from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of the General Counsel. This week, we sit down with Bridget to hear about her experiences at Treasury, and to get advice for companies filing with CFIUS.
Congressional agency wants new approach to emerging technologies
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has published its 2021 report to Congress, and the 44-page document includes recommendations that would impact FIRRMA, CFIUS, export controls, and more. Details and the complete USCC report are inside.
Chinese purchase of Italian drone company may fuel global regimes
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that a Chinese state-controlled company had acquired an Italian maker of military drones back in 2018. While the Journal didn’t break the story, experts say the article highlights a need for stronger CFIUS-like regimes globally.
Proposed rule on excepted foreign states would delay CFIUS decisions
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a rule that would give CFIUS more time to determine whether excepted foreign states have developed a "robust process" for analyzing foreign investments for national security risks, and whether they are coordinating with the...
Federal Maritime Commissioners want CFIUS to review port deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is being asked by two Federal Maritime Commissioners to have CFIUS review the CPPIB acquisition of Ports America In a recent letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, two Federal Maritime Commissioners have requested that CFIUS...
The CFIUS arms race continues; firm hires former Treasury counsel
Bridge Reineking, who most recently served in the U.S. Treasury Department where she directed the Office of the General Counsel's national security work, has joined the law firm of Cooley as special counsel in the firm's international trade and CFIUS...
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