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National security to be a renewed emphasis for FCPA enforcement
Last week, the DOJ updated its guidance on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to more closely align it with President Trump’s “America First” agenda. Among other things, the new guidance directs prosecutors to prioritize national security when considering whether to initiate enforcement.
New research analyzes state activity on foreign ownership regulation
A new study on state legislation provides independent data on more than 140 bills and actions from 6,700 state legislators related to regulation of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. According to the study, only 63 percent of related bills came from legislators associated with the Republican party.
Meet the next Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at Treasury
Chris Pilkerton has been nominated to serve as the next head of CFIUS, succeeding Paul Rosen. A former general counsel at the Small Business Administration, Pilkerton was most recently Chief Legal Officer at the small-business focused Accion Opportunity Fund. Details, process, more inside.
FCC pursues new “comprehensive” national security enhancements
The Federal Communications Commission announced a number of national security rules and initiatives aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from “asserting control” of U.S. communications systems. The initiatives take a “new and comprehensive view” of threats to the sector.
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