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Latest Coverage

What does Trump divestment order regarding Suirui and Jupiter mean?
What does Trump divestment order regarding Suirui and Jupiter mean?

In a surprise move, President Trump has issued an Executive Order that requires Hong Kong-based Suirui to divest from Jupiter Systems within 120 days. Suirui had purchased Jupiter way back in February of 2020, but the deal now poses a national security risk. Details and implications inside.

Breaking down the impact of the National Farm Security Action Plan
Breaking down the impact of the National Farm Security Action Plan

Last week, the USDA announced a major initiative aimed at protecting U.S. farmland from national security risks. In addition to restricting foreign adversaries from buying farmland, the plan would reform AFIDA and re-evaluate existing ownership arrangements. Details, summary, more inside.

Compliance reminder: Bulk data rule in effect, and being enforced
Compliance reminder: Bulk data rule in effect, and being enforced

The Department of Justice has published new guidance on its bulk sensitive data rule, which became effective earlier this month. The “Data Security Program” restricts certain transactions that would allow access to large volumes of data on U.S. citizens. Details, FAQ and guidance inside.

Survey: Is CFIUS clearing more transactions, and doing so faster?
Survey: Is CFIUS clearing more transactions, and doing so faster?

According to our readers, CFIUS is clearing more transactions, and is doing so faster and with fewer mitigation terms and withdraw-and-refile requests. Is that true? We’re conducting a quick, anonymous, survey to find out. Please take the survey, and we’ll publish results in an upcoming edition of FIW.

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