National security
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Australia’s treasurer stops Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ $387.2m takeover bid of Mayne Pharma
The ups and downs of the proposed deal demonstrate the evolving landscape of compliance in the context of geopolitical tensions.
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Podcast: Gregory Gonzalez on national security, compliance, and regulatory risks
Gregory Gonzalez, a partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer Law Firm and former DOJ attorney, shares his expertise on the importance of compliance.
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FCA work in review: October 22-27, 2025
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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DOJ’s new era in white-collar enforcement under Trump
Criminal Division’s priority will be to combat fraud including: healthcare, trade and customs, elder, and securities; and national security threats.
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Justice department rewards self-reporting in national security case
USRA spared prosecution after self-reporting employee’s illegal export of sensitive US aviation software to Chinese military-linked university.
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DeepSeek and personal data transfers to China
DeepSeek may disrupt laws on data protection and transfers on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as disrupting US markets.
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CFIUS expands national security reviews of real estate deals near military bases
China’s geopolitical goals have raised questions over who owns land in the US and the owners’ connection to the Chinese government.
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GRIP Extra – CrowdStrike apology, Mira Murati departure and more whistleblowing
Also in the news this week some economic news from China and Saudi Arabia that may have a global impact.
