Author: Larry Ward

As an international business attorney, Larry helps clients navigate complex regulations such as CFIUS, ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FCPA, and other matters involving U.S. national security law and international trade compliance. He helps government contractors, aerospace and defense, mining, technology, manufacturing, retail, service, hospitality, biotech, and other companies involved in international trade understand and comply with various complicated U.S. regulatory schemes in a cost-effective manner so that they can avoid the monetary, criminal, and other penalties and reputational damage faced when those regulations are violated.

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CFIUS Expands Foreign Investments Subject to Scrutiny with Significant Carve-out for Canadian, Australian and U.K. Investors

On January 17, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) published two new rules that will greatly expand the scope of minority investments by foreign persons in U.S. businesses that are subject to CFIUS review. The rules take effect on February 13, 2020. Importantly for certain Canadian investors, the rules include...