Global Security and Infrastructure Solutions

7/27/2026 4:08:06 PM

Eight Key Points Emerging from The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Comments

By Jon Levin Michael W. Mutek

Comments have now been submitted to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ("RFO") proposed...

7/17/2026 4:41:41 PM

Washington Tightens Scrutiny of Foreign Investment, Ownership, Control, and Influence

By David Vance Lucas Curtis Schehr

Recent rulemakings would broaden disclosure, reporting, and mitigation obligations for contractors, investors, and agricultural...

7/16/2026 1:50:10 PM

DOW’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 Does Not Pause Contractors’ Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements

By Tyler Bridegan Josh Mullen Robert ("Al") Broadbent +1 more...

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DOW) announced that it would suspend the November 10 deadline to transition to the Phase 2...

6/25/2026 9:28:00 PM

FAR Council Launches “Revolutionary” Overhaul: What Contractors Should Watch

By Patrick Samsel Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. Curtis Schehr +1 more...

On June 23, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council released its first set of proposed rules implementing what the Council...

6/24/2026 2:37:44 PM

New Presidential Memorandum Imposes Sweeping Cybersecurity Requirements on National Security Systems - Defense Contractors and Federal Agencies Must Act Now

By Robert ("Al") Broadbent Tyler Bridegan Jill Canfield +2 more...

On June 12, 2026, President Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 12 (NSPM-12), which establishes a new cybersecurity...

6/4/2026 2:24:33 PM

Compliance Edge: Turning Digital Regulation into Competitive Advantage

By Tara N. Cho

This article is based on a recent panel discussion from Womble Bond Dickinson’s virtual summit, The Algorithm Economy: How to Win in a...

5/26/2026 7:51:00 PM

Pennsylvania’s Large Load Model Tariff Offers a Road Map for North Carolina

By James Bernier, Jr. Dave Efird Belton Zeigler +1 more...

Why the Model Tariff Order Matters Now for Utilities, Large-Load Customers, and Policymakers The timing of the Model Tariff Order and its...

2/20/2026 10:22:08 PM

IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Importers, Refunds, and New Trade Uncertainty

By Julius Bodie Robert ("Al") Broadbent Alan Enslen +4 more...

The Supreme Court’s February 20 decision to nullify the Trump Administration’s International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA)...

2/12/2026 1:28:00 AM

Surge in Ransomware Incidents Prompts Federal Cybersecurity Guidance and Enforcement Across Sectors

By Stephen Sharbaugh Jill Canfield Tyler Bridegan

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the latest federal agency to signal it is monitoring companies’ cybersecurity practices...

2/6/2026 5:49:53 PM

2025 DOJ Fraud Section Year in Review: Sustained High-Impact Enforcement, Organizational Expansion, and Priorities for 2026

By Luke Cass Ting-Yu Huang

The Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a historic...

1/27/2026 5:05:53 PM

Overview of FTC’s 2026 Children’s Privacy Focus: Expect Ongoing, if not More, Attention

By Tyler Bridegan Nadia Aram Christine Xiao

This article provides Womble’s recommendations for companies processing children’s data based on a recent discussion with Associate...

11/10/2025 8:56:10 PM

Negotiating AI Agreements with Vendors

By Ted Claypoole

Does your company need to install AI functionality into its systems? Are you receiving AI models from vendors without knowing about it? ...

11/4/2025 7:10:48 PM

Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: The Forces Shaping Global Trade (Part 2 of 2)

By Alan Enslen Peter Snaith

This article is based on a podcast recorded August 22, 2025, featuring a conversation on the complex world of international trade with...

10/28/2025 2:33:17 PM

Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: The Forces Shaping Global Trade (Part 1 of 2)

By Alan Enslen Peter Snaith

This article is based on a podcast recorded August 22, 2025, featuring a conversation on the complex world of international trade with...

10/1/2025 7:48:23 PM

Impact of US Federal Government Shut Down on International Trade and Investment: Essential Services vs. Impacted Agencies and Processes

By David Vance Lucas Ashley Borthwick

There have been many significant impacts to international trade and the U.S. agencies overseeing such over the last 10 months. Over the...

9/26/2025 3:51:38 PM

David Vance Lucas, Womble Bond Dickinson To Co-Present Session on “Tariffs, Compliance and Supply Chains” Sept. 30 in Huntsville

By David Vance Lucas

International trade and supply chain issues issues are top of mind for many businesses. Womble Bond Dickinson and the North Alabama...