The American Conference Institute generously invited Margaret to present at its 8th National Forum on Foreign, Ownership, Control and Interest (FOCI). Margaret’s topic – National Interest Determinations (NID) that the U.S. government needs to make before giving classified information to certain FOCI businesses performing U.S. Government contracts. https://www.americanconference.com/foci/agenda/

Margaret presented for ACAMS, the Association of Certified Anti-Moneylaundering Specialists on identifying red flags related to Russia, Iran, North Korea and China access to Western-made dual-use or other sensitive goods and technologies. Bottom line – banks and financial institutions have a role in monitoring the sales of Western-made dual-use and other sensitive goods and technologies…

Cassidy Law PLLC is excited to announce that Lynne Halbrooks is joining the firm. Lynne brings a wealth of industry and government experience to Cassidy Law PLLC. Her role as the Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel of Acuity International gives her a unique perspective into the legal and compliance risks of doing business…

Ten Things a Business Lawyer Should Know about the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) regulations have increasingly been in the news. There is good reason—CFIUS regulations have become more robust to address U.S. national security concerns. Given this, business lawyers should consider CFIUS…

Join Public Contracting Institute, LLC (PCI) on September 27, 2022 with Margaret Cassidy and Stephen Daoust to discuss Far: Meals, Gifts, Entertainment & Favors. Tue, Sep 27, 2022 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT This session will address key compliance issues concerning meals, gifts, entertainment, and favors. Laws and regulations around meals, gifts, entertainment and…

Both new and longstanding Federal Government contractors and subcontractors know that there are extensive regulations such as the FAR, DFAR and CFIUS that define business operations beyond contract performance. For example there are regulations on governance, subcontracting, purchasing, forming joint ventures, hiring, working with non-US businesses or getting investment from non-US businesses or persons. Failing…

Both new and longstanding Federal Government contractors and subcontractors know that there are extensive regulations such as the FAR, DFAR and CFIUS that define business operations beyond contract performance. For example there are regulations on governance, subcontracting, purchasing, forming joint ventures, hiring, working with non-US businesses or getting investment from non-US businesses or persons. Failing…

The Position A growing, entrepreneurial law firm seeks an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant supports office operations and assists the firm’s principal attorney in managing the office. The Office Assistant is primarily responsible for organizing physical and electronic files, managing incoming and outgoing email and mail, scheduling, client relationships, billing, social media, travel arrangements, maintaining supplies, and other…