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Our International Trade & Regulatory Group explores the Commerce Department’s proposed rule for safeguarding the country’s information and communications technology supply chain and finds it lacking in guidance for U.S. businesses.

Senate passage yesterday of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) paves the way for increased scrutiny of foreign investment by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and procedural changes. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group breaks down the key provisions of FIRRMA and the Export Controls Act of 2018.

Jason Waite discusses the potential precedent set by Qualcomm in seeking review of its proposed merger with Broadcom by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury releases two rules finalizing the expanded jurisdiction and new procedures of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the key changes for both rules, including important developments for U.S. businesses to consider for future transactions.

Alston & Bird partner Thomas Feddo has been appointed U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). His appointment was made by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.