United States: Government, Public Sector

On Oct. 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the first civil penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP), which prohibits or requires notification of certain U.S.

The United States Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its 2025 Annual Report to Congress, revealing significant trends in cross-border investment reviews and enforcement activities. The report demonstrates CFIUS's intensified focus on identifying unfiled transactions, monitoring mitigation agreements, and scrutinizing deals involving critical technologies and sensitive data.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed major changes to foreign investment disclosure rules for agricultural land, expanding definitions and tightening requirements that could significantly impact commercial real estate, energy companies, and institutional investors. What will USDA's next steps be, and how might administrative law principles shape the final rule and potential litigation? Arnold & Porter attorneys with AFIDA expertise and administrative law experience examine the proposed rule, publ

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal officers may manually search travelers' cellphones at international airports without a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion. The decision in United States v. Alisigwe establishes broad border-search authority while leaving unresolved whether more sophisticated forensic examinations require individualized suspicion of wrongdoing.

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the 2024 Title IX regulations and reinstated the 2020 framework, with one notable modification stemming from prior litigation. This regulatory shift reaffirms the Education Department's position on sex-separated facilities and athletics based on biological sex, while clarifying compliance obligations for educational institutions navigating Title IX requirements.

A New York Supreme Court Justice has struck down the rollout of the pied-à-terre tax, ruling the Department of Finance's implementation plan arbitrary and capricious. The decision comes as two new constitutional challenges are filed against the tax, with prominent figures including former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arguing it unconstitutionally targets nonresidents of New York City.

With the ever-growing barrage of rhetoric over just how, when, and if, AI will kill us all, the conversation also lends itself to, do we believe it will be AI that kills us, or a bad actor using AI? If I showed you a picture of East Asia at night from space and pointed out that you can’t see North Korea for the lack of available electricity, (It’s 99% blacked out, and only Pyongyang shows a small cluster of light) would you think for a minute that they would have the tech savvy, and high end software, or even hardware, necessary to steal $6.7 billion in crypto since 2017?

On Oct. 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the first civil penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP), which prohibits or requires notification of certain U.S.

The Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026 proposes significant reforms to the FCC's Covered List framework, which restricts communications equipment deemed to pose national security risks. The bipartisan legislation would broaden the scope of products subject to restriction while simultaneously limiting future additions to items from foreign adversaries and introducing new transparency requirements.

Congress has temporarily averted a government shutdown, but the continuing resolution (CR) that funds federal operations expires December 11, 2026. With the November elections approaching and FY2027 appropriations...

Hurricane Isaias left over 650,000 homes without power across Florida and Alabama, prompting critical questions about insurance coverage, federal assistance, and recovery resources. This comprehensive guide outlines essential steps for navigating FEMA programs, insurance claims, and SBA loan options to help affected individuals and businesses rebuild after the disaster.

Federal contractors must now prepare comprehensive documentation to demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.222-90's nondiscrimination requirements. What specific records should organizations have audit-ready before an agency request arrives, and how can contractors ensure their hiring, compensation, and development programs withstand regulatory scrutiny?