United States: Government, Public Sector

As we enter the new year, it is a good time to reflect on trends and developments from 2025.

For the first time in U.S. history, foreign direct investment rules extend beyond inbound transactions to include outbound investments by U.S. entities. Companies must now assess both inbound and outbound investments for national security implications, and early diligence will be critical to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Read our latest client alert and find out what this might mean for your business.

The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) seeks industry feedback from operators currently operating in, investing in, or intending to operate or invest in the civil Indian space markets.

The disease of addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a crisis that touches families in every community and neighborhood in our Nation. 48.4 million Americans, or 16.8 percent of our Nation's population...

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued several personnel updates last week, including the appointment of a new Chairman and the expansion of its Office of Administrative...

For the second time in my career, two worlds I never expected to meet have collided. My day job as a private aviation attorney for a rather large cadre of folks in "0.0004% Club" and a quiet long held fantasy...

On January 23, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued the unclassified 2026 National Defense Strategy (2026 NDS)...

Congress has not passed funding bills to keep key parts of the government funded for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026—including the Departments of Defense, State, Treasury, Labor, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Homeland Security, as well as independent agencies.

After the House passed the remaining six appropriations bills last week, FY26 funding seemed on track to be finalized this week, following the Senate's return from recess.

This week's episode covers developments regarding the Secure Software Development Attestation, GSA's newly release CUI guidance, GSA's RFI regarding resellers, and the Pentagon's "patent holiday" pilot...

On January 23, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued the unclassified 2026 National Defense Strategy (2026 NDS)...

This month, we're pleased to feature our client Cultivo. Cultivo is a leading platform for developing and operating natural assets.