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2023 foreign direct investment year end update: continued expansion of FDI regulations
20 Dec 2023
As previously reported, regulations and restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) have expanded quickly in the United States and in many of its trading partner countries around the world. FDI has been further complicated in the U.S. by the passage of individual state laws – often focused the acquisition of “agricultural land,” and in Europe by the passage of screening regimes by the individual Member States of the European Union (E.U.).
Unlocking the potential of crowdsourced data: Policy guidance for the information revolution
05 Oct 2023
In an era characterised by rapid technological evolution, traditional approaches to data collection and analysis have undergone a remarkable transformation. Crowdsourced data and services have emerged as powerful tools that are transforming information gathering, processing, and utilisation for governmental organisations and private enterprises alike. This article delves into the intricacies of crowdsourced data, explores its lawful applications by institutions such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC), and their overseas equivalents such as the UK Ministry of Defence, and underscores the need to address policy gaps. It also examines its synergistic relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) and highlights its impact on decision-making and business insights.
Expanding international cooperation on export controls and enforcement
13 Jul 2023
In early June 2023, legislation was proposed in the U.S. Congress to amend the U.S. Arms Export Control Act to provide an exemption for licensing of defence items for export to the United Kingdom (U.K.).
On 8 June 2023, the White House announced the “Atlantic Declaration” as a “Twenty-First Century U.S.-U.K. Economic Partnership to ensure that our unique alliance is adapted, reinforced, and reimagined for the challenges of this moment.”
And on 28 June 2023, the U.S. announced their agreement with the U.K., Australia, Canada, and New Zealand –to formally coordinate on the enforcement of each country’s export control regimes.
On 8 June 2023, the White House announced the “Atlantic Declaration” as a “Twenty-First Century U.S.-U.K. Economic Partnership to ensure that our unique alliance is adapted, reinforced, and reimagined for the challenges of this moment.”
And on 28 June 2023, the U.S. announced their agreement with the U.K., Australia, Canada, and New Zealand –to formally coordinate on the enforcement of each country’s export control regimes.
Proposed synthesis controls highlight dual impact of Section 1758 on U.S. exports and foreign direct investment
22 May 2023
Section 1758 classification of Automated Peptide Synthesis Instruments would restrict both U.S. exports and foreign investments
Expanding federal and state restrictions on foreign investment in U.S. real estate
15 May 2023
With significant press coverage, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced that the state would limit the ability of certain non-U.S. persons, businesses, and governments from acquiring agricultural land in Florida. Florida is not alone in taking action to limit foreign acquisition of real estate within their borders.
U.S. Commerce Department incentivises disclosures of export control violations
05 May 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) continues to send a strong and clear message to the exporting community – it wants businesses and universities to voluntarily disclose any significant possible violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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