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Akin @akingump.com · 13h

On Tuesday, October 28, join Akin international trade partner Kevin Wolf, senior counsel Matt Borman and senior regulatory advisor Eileen albanese alongside Sayari as they offer practical guidance.

Equip your business with the knowledge. Register here: bit.ly/47euTtD

#ExportCompliance

The BIS 50% / Affiliates Rule: Taking the Critical Next Steps

The long-awaited 50% rule from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is here. It is now mandatory for exporters to conduct ownership screening on parties to their transactions prior to shippi...

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Akin @akingump.com · 17h

Akin advised the Royal Government of Cambodia in securing a historic Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qsFOHl

#InternationalTrade

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Washington Business Journal has recognized Anthony Pierce, partner in charge of the Washington office, in its annual Power 100 list, honoring the most influential business leaders in Greater Washington.

For more, please click here: https://bit.ly/3WpLnc4

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

The National Futures Association has repealed Interpretive Notice 9073, removing the requirement for certain standardized legends to be included in member marketing materials, and broadened Compliance Rule 2-51

Read our full analysis: https://bit.ly/4qoilao

#InvestmentManagement

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Congratulations to Akin senior policy advisor Sam Olswanger and partner Hans Rickhoff on their selection as 2025 Top Lobbyists by National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WqrJN8

#NILETopLobbyist

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Akin was proud to sponsor Blood Cancer United's 2025 Light the Night DC Walk in Washington, D.C.

#LightTheNightDC

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Join us on November 5, for a #UKProBonoWeek event exploring how Akin can facilitate the involvement of in-house counsel in meaningful pro bono initiatives and celebrate the power of pro bono to drive social change.

Spaces are limited—RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4o8Jywm

#ProBono #AkinProBono

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

FDA has launched its new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program with the goal of accelerating drug reviews for treatments that support national health priorities.

https://bit.ly/48ITMyB

For further updates, subscribe to Eye on FDA: https://bit.ly/4eMb8eX

#FDA

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

📅 Join us on Thursday, October 30, as Akin lawyers and advisors Sally Laing, Chris Spicer, Alissa Miller, Vanessa Roman, Thomas K. and Virgil Miller discuss the future of U.S. film production policy.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47sl61I.

#FilmProductionPolicy

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Akin investment management co-leader Barbara Niederkofler speaks with Bloomberg about a shift in the private credit market.

Read more of Barbara’s insights here: https://bit.ly/431z75f

#InvestmentManagement

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

Akin advised Paine Schwartz Partners and HGS BioScience in the acquisition of NutriAg Ltd.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hujIjC

#AkinPE

Akin @akingump.com · 19h

We are pleased to share that Akin’s finance team has been recognized in two categories at this year’s IFLR Middle East Awards.

The IFLR Awards celebrate legal innovation in cross-border dealmaking. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4qBIIKf

#IslamicFinance

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

For the fourth year in a row, Akin has been named one of the DMV’s Healthiest Employers®, earning a #1 ranking in the 500 to 1,499 employees category for 2025.

Learn more here: lnkd.in/eP_nsnGC

#HealthiestEmployees

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin international trade partner and leader of the firm’s immigration practice Maka Hutson appears on Kenya Wiley’s Suited with Kenya Wiley podcast.

Check out the full episode here: lnkd.in/eHG9Nd8J

#ImmigrationPolicy

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin advised FoxPath Capital Partners in its long-term partnership with Reinsurance Group of America.

Read more here: lnkd.in/ey9BSFg6

#InvestmentManagement

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin New York investment management partner Ira Kustin recently served as chairperson of the 2025 Hedge Fund Management conference hosted by Practising Law Institute (PLI).

#HedgeFunds

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

📅 We’re looking forward to hearing from Akin senior advisor Shawn Maree Bishop who will be joining a distinguished panel for the Alliance For Health Policy webinar, Medicare Advantage: Past, Present and Future, on Thursday, October 23.

For more information, visit: bit.ly/4o5YICx.

#HealthCare

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin investment management partner Jim Deeken authored an article for TIL (The Investments Lawyers) discussing the state of Cayman Islands as a jurisdiction for offshore fund formation.

To read more of Jim’s insights, click here: lnkd.in/ecEaGR_g

#InvestmentManagement

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin hosted its first Media, Entertainment & Sports Forum in New York, bringing together nearly 100 leading private credit and private equity professionals for a dynamic discussion on how private credit and hybrid capital are reshaping dealmaking.

#CapitalSolutions

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

Akin lobbying & public policy senior consultant and co-chair of the Coalition for North American Trade Kevin Brady authors an article for Washington Examiner on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement with the mandatory six-week review period underway.

More here: lnkd.in/eWvgz56F

#Trade

Akin @akingump.com · 5d

On Thursday, October 30, Akin white collar defense & government investigations partner Parvin M. will speak on the panel Financial Reporting and Accounting Fraud—A ‘Core’ Enforcement Focus during Securities Docket's Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. 2025.

Learn more: lnkd.in/eqRngF7w

#SEFDC2025

Akin @akingump.com · 6d

Glass Lewis is moving away from its single 'house view' to a more client-specific approach in proxy voting recommendations, beginning with the 2027 proxy season.

#CorporateGovernance

Akin @akingump.com · 6d

Over the past 12 months, UK and European Union (EU) regulators have introduced a series of clarifications and reforms that materially reshape the securitisation compliance landscape.

Read more in our recent alert: bit.ly/3Jfpfy2

#StructuredFinance

Akin @akingump.com · 6d

Akin is thrilled to welcome Haley Gorman, Natalia Heguaburo and Radiance Campbell as associates in the firm’s renowned Supreme Court & appellate practice in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to the firm!

#SupremeCourt

Akin @akingump.com · 7d

Akin international trade partner Tyler Grove will speak at the upcoming webinar, Navigating the BIS 50% Rule – Compliance, Risk and Strategic Implications, hosted by Control Risks.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oOcFVN

#ExportControls