In recent years The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has increased its civil enforcement posture, issuing six civil monetary penalties between 2023-2024. This trend is expected to continue into the Trump Administration given its heightened focus on industrial and geopolitical policy.
Managing Director and National Security, Trade and Technology expert Randall Cook recently co-authored the article "CFIUS has circled its civil enforcement wagons—Trump 2.0 is likely to build upon activities begun by Biden administration" for Westlaw Today and Reuters. In the article, Randall, along with Barbara Linney of Baker Hostettler and attorney Scott Jansen discuss recent trends in CFIUS enforcement and provide best practices for enhancing compliance and mitigating regulatory risk.
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*This article was originally published by Thomson Reuters on February 13, 2025.
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