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Treasury Publishes Final Outbound Investment Restrictions With Focus on Tech Sector and China

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Gregory I. Hume and Evgeniya Shakina | November.05.2024

The Treasury Department issued a final rule prohibiting certain outbound investments by U.S. persons in Chinese and China-related tech companies.

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Proposed AI Reporting Requirements Tracking the Development of Foundational AI Models: Key Takeaways for Companies

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Gregory I. Hume and Allison Lofgren Bradham | September.26.2024

The Commerce Department’s BIS has proposed a rule that would establish reporting requirements to track development of advanced AI models.

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U.S. Joins Allies to Impose Export Controls on Quantum Computing and Other Emerging Technologies

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Benjamin Hutten, Elizabeth Zane, Gregory I. Hume and Maria Sergeyeva | September.16.2024

Our International Trade & Investment team looks at new U.S. controls on certain emerging technologies and what this means for companies and investors.

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Sweeping New U.S. Sanctions and Export Controls Intensify Pressure on Russia and Belarus As Russia Transitions to a Full War Economy

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Benjamin Hutten, Gregory I. Hume, Maria Sergeyeva and Allison Lofgren Bradham | June.25.2024

The U.S. has substantially expanded economic sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and Belarus.

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Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act Unlocks $2.72 Billion for U.S. Uranium Market

by Jonathan Ayre, Harry Clark, Josh Pollick, Montana Ware and Tyler Bridgeman | May.21.2024

A new law aims at reducing U.S. reliance on Russian uranium imports and promoting U.S. uranium production.

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Frenetic Activity Regarding Solar Energy Equipment Import Duties

by Harry Clark and Gregory I. Hume | May.20.2024

With a flurry of recent activity, the U.S. government is administering or considering import duties and quotas on imports of solar energy equipment.

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New U.S. Legislation Extends Sanctions Statute of Limitations and Authorizes New Sanctions: What Companies Need to Know

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Benjamin Hutten, Maria Sergeyeva and Allison Lofgren Bradham | May.03.2024

A new law brings with it a new compliance and enforcement landscape. Our team discusses what companies should consider doing to adapt.

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Orrick Energy Storage Update 2024: A Global Portrait of Surging Growth

by Rohit Sachdev and Les Sherman | April.18.2024

The Orrick Energy Storage Update 2024 explores global battery storage market trends.

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CFIUS’s Proposed Regulatory Enhancements Would Increase Transactional Risks

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Maria Sergeyeva and Gregory I. Hume | April.17.2024

The Committee on Foreign Investment proposed regulatory amendments that would strengthen its investigation, penalty and enforcement authorities.

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Biden Directs Attorney General to Restrict Transfer of Sensitive Personal Data to Countries of Concern

by Jeanine P. McGuinness, Harry Clark, Elizabeth Zane, Shannon Yavorsky and Cosmas Robless | March.18.2024

President Biden's executive order aims to limit "countries of concern" from accessing sensitive U.S. personal and government data.

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U.S. Expands China-Related Export Controls Regarding Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane and Gregory I. Hume | October.26.2023

On Oct 17, 2023, US Commerce Departments BIS has revised export rules to curb China's semiconductor ambitions.

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U.S. Investments in China: Biden Administration Executive Order Sets Stage for Increased Regulation

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness and Elizabeth Zane | August.14.2023

The Treasury Department is contemplating regulating U.S. investments in Chinese semiconductor, quantum computing and AI companies.